Ranvir Sachdeva, a prodigy child, started coding at eight years old. He became the youngest keynote speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam. Ranvir presented his research to international technology experts and government officials.
He demonstrates how ancient Indian philosophy is connected to present-day artificial intelligence. His session emphasized India’s unique AI development model and highlighted ways civilisational knowledge can inspire emerging technologies.
Ranvir met with major leaders who included Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Marc Benioff, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, António Guterres, and Tim Cook during the summit. The interactions produced photographs that spread widely across different media platforms.
He showed his coding abilities to Tim Cook when he was five years old at Apple's Delhi store, and at six years old, he became the youngest TEDx speaker in history, which established his global presence in technology events.
Ranvir discussed his current project work, which involves testing an Indian AI model that was recently released to enhance AI education and support India's economic development. He explained the various international AI development approaches while supporting India's dedicated path for AI development.
His focus on bridging traditional knowledge with modern technology demonstrated an uncommon level of understanding that impressed both policymakers and technological professionals.
The young prodigy has received multiple accolades, including a gold medal at the 2022 Global Reading Challenge and recognition from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for a Mars exploration rocket concept. His accomplishments combine technical skill with creative thinking.
Ranvir’s involvement in this event shows how India is developing its capability to develop young experts in AI and technology. He creates a new standard for educational and governmental practices as he combines cultural heritage with modern technological advancements.
The summit, extended to February 21 due to overwhelming interest, highlighted India’s ability to engage global leaders while promoting domestic innovation in AI.