AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE: 86 Nations Endorse Human-Centric AI in Landmark Declaration

India hosts the biggest edition of the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together world leaders, tech CEOs, policymakers, researchers and startup founders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, which positions India at the centre of global conversations on inclusive, human-centric and sovereign AI. The five-day summit will focus on jobs, skilling, governance, agriculture, frontier models and AI for the Global South.

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All keynote sessions, leadership talks, ministerial dialogues and Expo walkthroughs will be streamed live on the official IndiaAI YouTube channel. Viewers can follow the summit in real time for major announcements, policy signals and global collaborations.

This is the first time the AI Impact Summit is being held in the Global South after previous editions in Paris, Seoul and Bletchley Park. The government expects over 2.5 lakh visitors, with participation from 20 heads of state and 45 ministerial delegations. The Expo spans 10 arenas across 70,000+ square metres and features 13 country pavilions.

Kyndryl CEO Martin Schroeter said AI is reshaping enterprises and must centre on human–agent collaboration for inclusive innovation. Stressing governance and compliance, he linked AI adoption to the principles of People, Planet and Progress. His remarks aligned with the summit’s focus on sustainable growth, measurable impact and equitable digital transformation.

At the invitation of Prime Minister Modi, several global leaders are attending, including:

• Emmanuel Macron, President of France

• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil

• UK Deputy PM David Lammy

• AI ministers, global policymakers and technology executives

The summit aims to build international consensus on safe, inclusive and scalable AI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, aimed at deepening cooperation in technology, startups, research and industry. The initiative will promote joint projects, academic exchanges and business partnerships, strengthening the strategic relationship and advancing innovation-led growth in both countries.

Reliance Jio’s Chief AI Scientist Gaurav Aggarwal is using the India AI Impact Summit to recruit top talent, inviting “cracked engineers” to connect with him for fast-tracked hiring. The move highlights the intense demand for high-end AI talent as Indian companies scale teams to build indigenous AI capabilities and infrastructure.

The Prime Minister said the summit reflects India’s vision of using artificial intelligence for “welfare for all, happiness for all.” He welcomed global innovators, industry leaders and researchers and underlined the need for human-centric AI development.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has arrived in Andhra Pradesh and held discussions with state leaders on partnerships in:

• Public health

• Agriculture

• Education

• Technology-driven governance

The visit signals deeper collaboration between Indian institutions and the Gates Foundation.

UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan said India and the United Kingdom share a strong sense of enthusiasm about the future of artificial intelligence and deeper collaboration. He highlighted opportunities in innovation, safety standards, research partnerships and economic growth, underlining the importance of joint efforts to shape the global AI ecosystem.

India and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, advancing a joint roadmap and expanding diversified trade to boost economic resilience. The ministers reviewed progress in technology, energy and business cooperation, highlighting India’s growing global role and shared opportunities for workers, industries and investments amid steady diplomatic engagement.

The nation that leads the artificial intelligence race could define the global economic and strategic order through 2050, highlighting AI’s role as a core geopolitical and growth driver. The report underscores the need for strong compute infrastructure, talent, innovation ecosystems and policy frameworks to secure long-term technological leadership.

Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani said AI is currently enhancing productivity, not eliminating jobs, and urged young professionals to learn 10–15 practical AI tools to stay competitive. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, he highlighted how AI helps companies serve previously unviable market segments while creating new opportunities alongside workforce transformation.

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said India can emerge as a global AI leader by aligning technology adoption with mass employability through education reform. He stressed industry-relevant skills, workforce readiness and policy support to ensure AI-driven growth generates large-scale jobs and strengthens the country’s long-term economic competitiveness.

Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok said AI will reshape jobs by breaking them into new task-based roles rather than eliminating them. He forecast 1000X growth in AI adoption within three years and stressed urgent reskilling, enterprise transformation and responsible deployment to unlock productivity and future employment opportunities.

Addressing the AI Impact Summit 2026, PM Modi underscored India’s advancements in artificial intelligence, positioning the nation as a rising leader in responsible AI development. As artificial intelligence reshapes global economies, India is positioning itself as both an innovation hub and a voice in AI governance.

Intel India VP Santhosh Viswanathan said India should focus on deploying AI at scale for mass use instead of competing in the capital-intensive frontier model race. He stressed data centre growth, higher PC penetration and building a horizontal AI layer to position India as a key material market.

Cisco India and SAARC MD Harish Krishnan said AI has the potential to uplift communities and create long-term social good. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, he highlighted its role in inclusive growth, digital transformation and innovation, stressing responsible deployment to ensure benefits reach every sector of society for generations.

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran warned that AI-led transformation will not deliver inclusive results automatically and must be aligned with mass employability through deliberate policy and education reforms. He stressed workforce readiness, industry-relevant skills and long-term planning to ensure technology-driven growth creates broad-based economic opportunities.

The Skill Development Ministry’s pavilion highlights skilling in, with and for AI through live demos, AI-based assessments and personalised career guidance. Minister Jayant Chaudhary said the initiative reflects India’s commitment to an inclusive AI future and preparing youth with industry-ready capabilities for growth, jobs and global partnerships.

NPCI has enabled international visitors at the AI Impact Summit to use the ‘UPI One World’ wallet for merchant payments without an Indian bank account or mobile number. The pilot, open to delegates from 40+ countries, showcases India’s real-time digital payments ecosystem and promotes wider global adoption.

Rockwell Automation India MD Dilip Sawhney said AI is transforming the full industrial value chain, from design and production to supply chains and maintenance. He highlighted gains in efficiency, predictive operations and smart manufacturing, stressing that rapid adoption will be critical for competitiveness and future-ready industrial growth.

USISPF President Mukesh Aghi said India has taken a strong lead in democratising AI through affordable, scalable and accessible solutions. He highlighted the country’s digital public infrastructure, talent base and innovation ecosystem as key strengths positioning India to drive inclusive AI adoption and global technology partnerships.

Minister of State for IT Jitin Prasada said India’s AI mission aims to create solutions for global use, especially for the Global South. He highlighted inclusive innovation, scalable digital infrastructure and international collaboration as key pillars to ensure AI-driven growth benefits India and the wider world.

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said AI adoption demands clear commitment, education reform and high-quality skills aligned with mass employability. He urged a ‘Team India’ approach involving industry, academia and policymakers, warning the opportunity window is limited and regulatory bottlenecks must be removed to ensure inclusive technology-driven growth.

AI4India co-founder Alok Agrawal said artificial intelligence will reshape jobs rather than eliminate them, creating new opportunities as past technological shifts did. He noted the summit strengthens India’s global AI positioning and highlighted that innovation historically generates more employment than it displaces across sectors and functions.

NPCI extended its ‘UPI One World’ wallet to foreign delegates, allowing real-time merchant payments without Indian bank accounts or mobile numbers. The initiative showcases India’s digital public infrastructure and offers a preview of seamless cross-border transactions supporting a more connected global digital economy.

Prisme.ai CEO Wafaa Amal said India has become a global case study for scalable AI adoption despite regulatory constraints. She highlighted the shift from proving AI to industrialising it and emphasised sovereign, private-cloud-based agentic solutions as critical for enterprise transformation and digital independence.

Union Minister Jitin Prasada said India leads in AI skill penetration and follows a light-touch regulatory approach to accelerate innovation. He highlighted the country’s scale, speed and adaptive policymaking as key strengths positioning India to deliver AI solutions for domestic growth and global markets.

Jitin Prasada said India’s AI ambition requires active participation from government, industry, startups, researchers and youth. He stressed the goal of becoming a global AI service provider and underlined that collective ownership and collaboration are essential to build a strong, innovation-led ecosystem.

Union Minister Jitin Prasada called the AI Impact Summit the “Maha Kumbh of artificial intelligence,” as global leaders, Big Tech executives, startups and researchers gather in New Delhi. With participation from around 100 countries, the five-day event is being closely watched worldwide as a landmark moment in India’s technology journey.

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan said India is accelerating its AI and semiconductor ambitions through sustained policy support, competitive compute pricing and long-term investments to build sovereign capabilities. He noted record participation at the summit and traced the ecosystem’s growth to the National Policy on Electronics and hardware expansion after 2014.

CIGI Executive Director Duncan Cass-Beggs said India has a crucial role in bringing countries together to shape global AI governance. He highlighted the need for international cooperation to harness AI’s economic, medical and green-technology benefits while jointly defining safety limits, positioning India as a bridge between diverse global stakeholders.

The YUVAi Global Youth Challenge at the India AI Impact Summit gathered over 2,500 participants aged 13–21 from 38 countries, showcasing youth-led AI innovation. The initiative provides global exposure, connects young talent with industry and government, and strengthens India’s push to build a future-ready, inclusive and responsible AI ecosystem. Read More…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the AI Impact Summit reflects India’s expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem, digital infrastructure and global collaborations. With participation from world leaders, startups and research institutions, the event aims to shape responsible AI development, boost innovation, and position India as a hub for inclusive, human-centric technology leadership. Read More…

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, Dr Ramanand said hosting one of the world’s largest AI gatherings signals India’s intent to democratise technology. With global participation and diverse domestic representation, the event underscores that equitable access to AI across age and social groups is essential for building an inclusive future.

The AI Impact Summit in New Delhi offers Prime Minister Narendra Modi a platform to project India’s economic recovery, deepen global partnerships and position the country in the AI race. While showcasing talent, investment and Global South leadership, the event also highlights risks to jobs and the IT sector from rapid automation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said intelligence, rationality and sound decision-making are essential to make technology beneficial for the masses, underlining the public-interest focus of the India AI Impact Summit. He stressed the event’s core aim is to ensure artificial intelligence serves society, expands knowledge and delivers inclusive, people-centric outcomes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron, saying the visit will inject fresh momentum into the India–France strategic partnership. With engagements in Mumbai and participation in the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, both leaders aim to deepen cooperation across key sectors and advance shared global priorities.

Australia’s Assistant Minister Andrew Charlton will attend the India AI Impact Summit to promote the National AI Plan, highlight workers’ voices in the AI transition and position Australia as a hub for sustainable AI investment. The visit includes bilateral talks and meetings with global tech firms to expand strategic technology collaboration.

At the AI Impact Summit’s child-safety session, Snapchat said its one-to-one communication model limits stranger interaction and strengthens user protection. The platform highlighted default privacy settings, disappearing messages and parental controls, stressing built-in safeguards for younger users as AI integration grows and platform accountability comes under sharper global scrutiny.

Estonian President Alar Karis arrived in New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit and was received by Minister of State Raksha Khadse. The visit, the external affairs ministry said, is expected to deepen long-standing India–Estonia relations while advancing cooperation in emerging technologies and digital innovation.

At the IndiaAI Impact Summit, media leaders said generative AI’s rapid growth is built substantially on journalistic content while big tech platforms extract value without compensation. The practice is eroding traffic and revenues for both legacy and digital newsrooms, exposing a structural crisis and intensifying calls for fair revenue-sharing frameworks.

Union Minister JP Nadda will launch the SAHI and BODH initiatives at the India AI Impact Summit, aimed at strengthening AI-driven public services and knowledge systems. The programmes seek to expand digital access, improve governance delivery and accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in citizen-centric sectors.

USIBC chief Mukesh Aghi said India is leading global efforts to democratise artificial intelligence by making it affordable, scalable and accessible through its vast digital infrastructure and structured data. He added that India’s model offers a template for the Global South to deploy AI for public services and economic transformation.

Experts at the India AI Impact Summit called for mandatory labelling of AI-generated content, a dedicated child-safety law and zero tolerance for profiling minors. The panel said existing regulations are inadequate and stressed platform accountability and stronger protections to address emerging risks faced by children in an AI-driven ecosystem.

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India aims to attract up to $200 billion in data centre investments to build a trusted AI ecosystem and position itself as a global hub. He stressed that strong infrastructure, affordability and openness will boost adoption and strengthen India’s leadership role across the Global South.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said integrating AI into classrooms is a national priority to empower students, teachers and schools. He highlighted the AI Impact Summit’s role in inspiring youth and building skills, adding that technology-driven learning will accelerate innovation, improve outcomes and prepare India’s workforce for the future.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried the India-built AI wearable ‘Sarvam Kaze’ at the summit expo, showcasing real-time, vision-enabled assistance and custom experiences. Developed by Sarvam AI as part of India-specific models, the device reflects the country’s push for homegrown innovation and is scheduled for market launch in May.

GCA Interim CEO Brian Cute warned that generative AI is driving an exponential surge in cyberattacks by lowering costs and boosting the effectiveness of malicious operations. He stressed the urgent need for stronger global cyber resilience, coordinated safeguards and responsible AI deployment to counter rapidly evolving digital threats.

NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul urged innovators to develop AI solutions in close collaboration with healthcare professionals and ensure rigorous clinical validation. He said co-creation, real-world testing and patient safety must guide deployment so artificial intelligence delivers reliable, scalable and trustworthy outcomes across India’s health system.

Australian Assistant Minister Andrew Charlton will visit India for the Global AI Impact Summit to promote the National AI Plan, attract investment in sustainable AI infrastructure and expand bilateral technology cooperation. He will hold strategic talks with partner nations and engage global tech firms to advance Australia’s AI ecosystem.

CEEW CEO Anurabha Ghosh said artificial intelligence can optimise clean energy systems, improve efficiency and support climate resilience while safeguarding lives and livelihoods. She highlighted AI’s potential to accelerate the energy transition through smarter grids, better forecasting and data-driven policy, linking sustainability goals with inclusive economic growth.

Bolivian Vice President Edmand Lara Montano landed in New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit, joining a lineup of world leaders at the Global South’s first mega AI gathering. His visit underscores Bolivia’s engagement in global technology dialogue and strengthens diplomatic ties with India. 

Argentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino praised India’s leadership at the Global AI Impact Summit, calling the event a great success. He said the scale, inclusivity and focus on global cooperation highlight India’s growing role in shaping the international AI agenda and strengthening partnerships across regions, including with Argentina.

The Gates Foundation confirmed that Bill Gates will attend the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam and deliver his keynote as scheduled. The clarification dismissed earlier reports of his absence, reaffirming his participation in the global gathering focused on artificial intelligence, public good and technological collaboration.

PM Modi said the expo showcased Indian AI talent, global good potential and commitment to responsible, inclusive, large-scale human-centric deployment.

Qualcomm showcased humanoid robots and next-generation robotics at the India AI Impact Summit, demonstrating real-world applications of AI-powered automation. The display offered a glimpse into intelligent systems capable of assisting across industries, underlining rapid progress in robotics and the growing convergence of artificial intelligence with physical machines.

Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s AI systems and LLMs are being trained on domestic datasets to ensure cultural relevance, inclusivity and real-world usability. He stressed that locally grounded models will deliver more accurate outcomes, reduce bias and help build AI solutions aligned with India’s diverse social and linguistic landscape.

Vaishnaw announced plans for an ‘AI ka UPI’ platform that will provide a bouquet of trusted AI solutions for innovators to build on. The initiative aims to replicate UPI’s success by making artificial intelligence secure, interoperable and widely accessible, accelerating adoption across startups, enterprises and public services.

At the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s sovereign AI stack is delivering strong results on global standards, calling it a major milestone for the country’s engineers and innovators and a key step toward technological self-reliance.

The IT minister said multinational platforms such as Netflix and Meta must operate within India’s legal framework and respect its cultural context. He stressed regulatory compliance and local accountability as essential for digital trust, signalling a firm policy stance on governance of global technology companies in India’s AI era.

The DRDO Director General said India cannot rely on foreign AI models for critical needs and must develop indigenous capabilities. He stressed self-reliance in strategic technologies to safeguard national security, ensure data sovereignty and maintain technological leadership as artificial intelligence becomes central to defence and advanced systems.

Neehar Pathare urged AI-driven cybersecurity, a clear AI law and doubled budgets, calling pre-summit guardrails vital for coordinated national growth.

Vaishnaw said NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang missed the summit due to unavoidable reasons and deputed a senior executive instead. He added that the company is working with Indian firms on major AI investments, underlining continued global confidence and deepening collaboration in India’s fast-expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will travel to India to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026, marking a key diplomatic engagement. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance cooperation in technology and innovation, and reinforce regional collaboration in shaping an inclusive artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Anirban Mukherji praised the open AI summit, saying India has the scale, talent and leadership to anchor global AI and cybersecurity.

Gulshan Rai said the expanding use of artificial intelligence makes the security of applications, algorithms and continuous system monitoring essential. He warned that any breach can compromise AI operations and data integrity, stressing that cybersecurity must remain a central priority as AI adoption accelerates across sectors.

Calling artificial intelligence the fifth industrial revolution, Vaishnaw highlighted its transformative impact across sectors, from manufacturing to governance. He said India is preparing for this shift through infrastructure, innovation and talent development, positioning the country to harness AI-led productivity gains and long-term economic growth.

Vaishnaw underscored the need for sovereign AI, saying India cannot depend on external systems for strategic technologies. He called for domestic capability in compute, models and data to ensure security, resilience and policy autonomy, framing self-reliance as central to India’s long-term artificial intelligence roadmap.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu said purpose-built, small AI models can help teachers address foundational literacy and numeracy gaps and personalise learning, especially for rural students. He added that project-based education and hands-on innovation, supported by AI tools, can significantly enhance learning outcomes and act as a powerful classroom multiplier.

The Chief of Staff of the City of Buenos Aires called for greater investment from Indian companies, highlighting opportunities in technology, innovation and urban development. Speaking alongside the AI summit engagements, the outreach aims to strengthen India–Argentina economic cooperation and expand partnerships across emerging sectors.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the world is entering a messy and uncertain transition but India’s reform momentum will continue. Speaking at the Mumbai GEC Summit, he stressed resilience, economic transformation and strategic policy continuity to navigate shifting geopolitical and global economic realities.

Maharashtra Resident Commissioner R Vimala said artificial intelligence is delivering real benefits to smallholder farmers, from livestock health monitoring to satellite-based crop assessment. She stressed that AI must move beyond elite access and scale across the Global South to improve productivity, incomes and rural livelihoods.

Modi recalls Marseille’s historic India links, calls Macron’s Mumbai visit for AI Summit a symbol of deepening partnership and shared global vision.

Dhruv Kohli said AI-infused products will scale enterprise adoption, boost sovereignty, and the HCL-Foxconn semiconductor venture will accelerate Digital India growth.

Leela Palace’s Head Pastry Chef Astik Oberoi said a refined, culturally inclusive menu was designed for AI Summit dignitaries, blending Indian culinary heritage with contemporary global influences. The offerings were tailored to diverse dietary preferences and eating habits, reflecting both international cuisines and India’s tradition of hospitality.

PM Modi set a 2047 target for India to become one of the world’s top three AI superpowers, stressing innovation, talent, infrastructure and inclusive deployment to drive economic growth and global leadership.

Sanjeev Mehta said the summit uniquely brings users, developers and buyers onto one platform, calling it the first fully integrated AI ecosystem event globally and a model for future large-scale technology collaborations.

Arun Kumar said semiconductors, robotics, advanced manufacturing and bio-compute convergence will anchor future AI innovation and large-scale economic opportunities.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrives in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit 2026; MoS Jayant Chaudhary receives him at airport.

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan said India needs a stronger deep-tech ecosystem to transform research into market-ready products, attract global capital and build a culture that supports innovation, scale and long-term technology leadership.

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologised for initial glitches and said a dedicated war room is resolving issues in real time, inviting feedback as attendance crossed 70,000 and assuring smoother, more enjoyable participation for all visitors.

Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay landed in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and was received by MoS Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary.

Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached New Delhi for the summit, welcomed by MoS Jayant Singh; visit to boost digital, AI, sustainability cooperation.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai reaches India to attend the AI Impact Summit, expressing happiness at returning. The visit highlights India’s growing role in global AI conversations, with industry leaders, policymakers and innovators expected to discuss collaboration, regulation, infrastructure and future technology partnerships.

Demis Hassabis said current AI lacks continual learning, long-term planning and consistency, describing systems as “jagged intelligence” rather than true general intelligence.

Wipro presented its Health AI solution enabling remote diagnostics by transmitting patient data to an intelligence cloud that generates clinical recommendations, aiming to improve doctor efficiency, expand rural access and strengthen digital healthcare delivery.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Google CEO Sundar Pichai in New Delhi on AI collaboration, innovation and digital growth.

Digital India MD Akhil Kumar announced extended expo hours from February 18 due to overwhelming response, directing visitors to exit through Gate 4 after convention sessions for smoother movement and better crowd management.

MoS Health Anupriya Patel said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s AI vision focuses on equity, measuring success by how technology reduces health disparities, expands access and delivers real-world public health impact beyond advanced algorithms.

Guyana’s Vice President landed in New Delhi and was received by MoS Nityanand Rai. MEA said the visit will deepen historic India–Guyana ties, driven by strong diaspora connections, expanding cooperation and shared priorities in technology, development and global partnerships.

Kris Gopalakrishnan said India can rank among global AI leaders, dominate application development, build multilingual multimodal models and invest in low-power computing to shape next-generation processors and expand its influence in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Dr Aishwarya Shrivastava said the Chinese-made robodog was showcased as part of AI investment exposure, not claimed as an indigenous product.

R Vimala said artificial intelligence is already helping small farmers through innovations like livestock health sensors and satellite crop analytics, proving AI can deliver scalable, inclusive agricultural gains beyond privileged technology ecosystems.

Microsoft said it is on track to invest $50 billion by decade’s end to expand AI in developing nations, building on its $17.5 billion India commitment and deepening its push into fast-growing digital markets.

MoS Telecom Chandrasekhar Pemmasani said India’s transformation will be defined by its decision to treat connectivity as a sovereign necessity, not luxury, arguing digital access forms the base for innovation, governance, economic expansion and inclusive AI-led development.

Union Health Minister J P Nadda unveiled Secure AI for Health Initiative and Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI, enabling interoperable systems and large-scale consent-driven health data frameworks to strengthen digital healthcare, research capabilities and citizen empowerment.

Professor Neha said the Chinese-made robodog was only for demonstration, citing communication gaps and viral misinterpretation, while asserting the university’s credibility at the expo.

CPRG’s conclave brought policymakers, academic leaders and industry experts together to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping governance, pedagogy and learning outcomes across schools and universities, with focus on systemic reform and scalable technology integration.

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur said artificial intelligence will drastically reduce filmmaking costs, allowing new storytellers to enter the industry, expand creative diversity and transform production processes through accessible tools, faster workflows and lower financial barriers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded President Aleksandar Vučić’s article highlighting India’s AI progress, global leadership ambitions and the strengthening strategic partnership between India and Serbia.

AI Safety Connect founder Cyrus Hodes stressed the summit should restore focus on AI safety, warning that discussions have shifted excessively toward deployment and impact while governance, risk mitigation and long-term safeguards require urgent coordinated attention.

Intel India chief Santhosh Viswanathan called the summit India’s defining technology moment, saying the country is positioned to build original AI capabilities, unite stakeholders and emerge as a global leader rather than a downstream adopter.

Delhi Police deployed massive security infrastructure, including AI-enabled surveillance cameras and thousands of personnel, to monitor threats, protect high-profile delegates and maintain order through real-time analytics and discreet tracking of suspicious activity.

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan said government investment in sovereign AI models aims to eliminate external control, reduce bias, and build systems trained on diverse Indian language datasets, ensuring technological autonomy and culturally representative intelligence.

CynLr showcased CyRo, a torso-shaped robot designed to develop human-like intuitive object handling. The company said building such natural learning ability is essential for AI-friendly robotics, as current machines still struggle with simple, unstructured real-world tasks.

Sri Lanka’s President departed for New Delhi to attend the AI Impact Summit, where he will address delegates, hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and engage global leaders on technology collaboration, regional cooperation and digital transformation.

Guy Parmelin said India now offers Switzerland duty-free access for most exports, easier financial sector entry, higher foreign equity limits and smoother mobility for technical specialists.

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Galgotias robodog controversy, alleging it exposed poor planning and raised concerns over showcasing Chinese technology while Indian data security remains at stake.

Registrar Nitin Kumar Gaur said the robot was purchased for research exposure, not developed in-house, blamed wording confusion for the row and denied receiving any official order to vacate the AI Summit expo.

At the AI Impact Summit, the Indian Army discussed using AI for predictive maintenance, legacy platform upgrades and intelligent logistics to boost equipment readiness, operational speed, precision and overall mission effectiveness across the military kill chain.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in New Delhi, focusing on strategic cooperation, technology, AI and strengthening India–Serbia relations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he held productive talks with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on India’s AI progress and potential partnerships to support students, professionals and innovation.

Voices at the summit stressed equitable AI, education reform and Global South collaboration. Brazil’s Letrus co-founder Thiago Rached said AI must reduce inequality while governments safeguard data, jobs and technological sovereignty.

Electricity was reportedly disconnected at the Galgotias University pavilion as the controversy over its robot dog display continued to draw attention at the expo venue.

ISA Director General Ashish Khanna said decentralised solar growth needs strong digital infrastructure, enabling distribution firms to manage complex grids, improve efficiency and scale affordable renewable energy across India and developing economies.

Larsen & Toubro announced a proposed venture to build scalable NVIDIA-powered AI factory capacity in India, targeting enterprises and policymakers to boost sovereign compute and strengthen the country’s global AI leadership.

The summit set a Guinness World Record as the highest number of students pledged responsible and ethical AI use within 24 hours.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at Hyderabad House, focusing on strategic cooperation, energy, technology and strengthening India–Kazakhstan ties.

Mitesh Khapra said AI in healthcare, education and governance must work across languages and demographics, stressing data sovereignty and national control over critical AI systems.

French President Emmanuel Macron and JP Nadda launched the Indo-French AI Global Health Campus at AIIMS to boost joint research, innovation, capacity building and academic partnerships in AI-driven healthcare.

Sundar Pichai announced new subsea cable routes to boost India–US AI connectivity and launched Google’s most ambitious skilling effort, including an AI Professional Certificate to build workforce capabilities.

Dharmendra Pradhan said the summit showcases India’s commitment to adopting emerging technologies quickly in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forward-looking digital vision.

Kenyan entrepreneur Dr Shikoh Gitau praised India’s hosting, saying the summit enabled real Global South partnerships, cultural exchange and practical collaboration among startups and innovators beyond English-centric ecosystems.

Alexander Tsado said the summit strengthened Global South engagement, highlighting Africa AI Village collaborations and noting Africa’s venture ecosystem trails India by five years, making deeper technology partnerships mutually transformative.

Galgotias staff cleared their expo stall after the Chinese-made robodog row, with sources saying the government directed the university to vacate.

A security guard at the AI Summit expo said Galgotias University’s stall was being closed and the power supply may have been disconnected by authorities.

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said India shows strong optimism on AI while Western nations remain anxious, stressing that bridging this trust gap requires policy action alongside technological progress.

CEA Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad said AI can optimise resources, enhance power quality and reliability, urging rapid adoption to tap emerging use cases and keep India globally competitive.

Pichai recalls student days, highlights India’s transformation, and unveils Google’s $15 billion AI hub and subsea cable gateway in Visakhapatnam.

French President Emmanuel Macron said AI, GPUs, and chips now shape geopolitics and economic power. He praised India’s sovereign push for small language models, low-cost access to 38,000 government-funded GPUs for startups, and its digital public infrastructure, calling the approach independent and strategically correct.

Macron links AI to geopolitics, lauds India’s small language model approach and low-cost access to 38,000 government-funded GPUs for startups.

French President Emmanuel Macron said the future of artificial intelligence will be shaped by nations that balance innovation with responsibility. He stressed combining technological progress with human values and highlighted India–France collaboration as a key force in building an inclusive, ethical AI ecosystem.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posed with top global AI leaders, including Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Alexandr Wang, and Dario Amodei, during the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, underscoring India’s growing centrality in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem and high-level industry collaboration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the event the world’s most historic AI summit, highlighting India as the largest global tech talent hub. He said hosting it in India is a proud moment for the Global South and reflects the country’s leadership in shaping inclusive artificial intelligence.

An AI-powered system delivered real-time sign language interpretation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the India AI Impact Summit, showcasing inclusive technology in action and highlighting how artificial intelligence can improve accessibility and participation for persons with hearing disabilities at major public events.

At the AI India Impact Summit, Ashwini Vaishnaw underscored the government’s focus on democratising technology, building scalable AI infrastructure, enabling affordable compute access, and supporting startups. He highlighted India’s mission to drive inclusive innovation, expand digital public infrastructure, and accelerate AI adoption across sectors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi compared artificial intelligence to the early days of wireless communication, saying its real impact is only beginning. He described AI as a historic shift that will reshape human progress and global connectivity, far beyond current predictions and applications.

Macron said children must be shielded from harmful digital exposure and revealed France’s plan to ban social media for minors. He suggested India could consider similar safeguards, framing online regulation as a societal responsibility aligned with real-world legal and ethical protections for young users.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised young people for rapidly adopting artificial intelligence and taking ownership of emerging technologies. He noted strong enthusiasm among the youth for the AI Summit, calling their participation a key force in shaping innovation, accelerating adoption, and building India’s future AI ecosystem.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a big vision and equal responsibility in deploying artificial intelligence. Comparing it to nuclear power, he said the key challenge is how it is used today, stressing ethical choices to ensure AI benefits future generations while avoiding potential harm.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has the talent, energy capacity, and clear policies to lead in artificial intelligence. He highlighted three indigenous AI model launches at the summit and invited global innovators to build in India and create solutions for humanity worldwide.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world is entering a phase where humans and intelligent systems will co-create, collaborate, and evolve together. He highlighted the transformative nature of this partnership and its potential to redefine work, innovation, and the future of human progress.

Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments, focusing on anonymised real-world AI data for policymaking and stronger multilingual evaluations. He said the initiative will drive inclusive, development-oriented AI and position India as a Global South leader in shaping governance and standards.

Sundar Pichai announced a $15 billion investment, including a full-stack AI hub in Visakhapatnam with gigawatt-scale compute and subsea cable connectivity. He said AI-driven tools are already aiding farmers and stressed language inclusion, responsible innovation, and expanding access to technology’s benefits.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged universal access to AI and proposed a $3 billion global fund. He said AI can accelerate development and public services but warned it could deepen inequality and bias, calling for human-centric, sustainable deployment that protects dignity and the planet.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said India will play a central role in addressing risks from autonomous AI behaviour, misuse by states and individuals, and economic disruption. He noted India’s leadership in the Global South and called recent AI advances staggering since the Bletchley Park process began.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the human-centric MANAV Vision for artificial intelligence, outlining ethics, accountability, national data sovereignty, inclusivity, and legal validity as core pillars. He said the framework will guide global AI governance and ensure technology remains transparent, accessible, and development-oriented.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei announced a Bengaluru office, leadership hiring, and enterprise partnerships. He said AI growth is exponential but warned about autonomous agents, misuse by states and individuals, and economic disruption, stressing the need for safety alongside long-term innovation.

Emmanuel Macron called for using digital technologies to bridge global divides and promote inclusive growth across India and Africa. He stressed data sovereignty, said nations must not become mere markets for foreign AI models, and pledged coordinated action through France’s G7 and India’s BRICS presidencies.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said AI will become foundational infrastructure like electricity and the internet. He highlighted TCS’s industry AI operating systems, the IT sector’s contextual strength, and the need to make AI accessible to every citizen to drive productivity and economic growth.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India is building capabilities across all AI stack layers, focusing on real-world solutions. He emphasised model sovereignty, affordable compute, and specialised smaller models for most use cases, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision to democratise and scale AI nationwide.

Mukesh Ambani called the summit a historic milestone, saying AI will drive India’s Viksit Bharat vision and inspire the Global South. Praising PM Modi’s leadership, he said responsible AI can create super-abundance, eliminate poverty, and deliver shared prosperity for the world’s population.

Mukesh Ambani said India will become one of the world’s greatest AI powers, driven by its demography, democracy, digital infrastructure, data, and development strength. Calling AI the force that enhances every machine, he added that the most transformative phase of artificial intelligence is still ahead.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said AI will become foundational infrastructure like electricity and the internet. He stressed universal access, large-scale deployment, strong digital backbone, and industry collaboration to boost productivity, innovation, and inclusive economic growth across India’s businesses and communities.

Galgotias University admitted its mistake after being asked to vacate the AI Summit expo stall, issued an apology, and ordered an internal investigation. The registrar said the professor involved is not suspended yet and stressed protecting the institution’s and the country’s image while fixing accountability.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the summit will help build a human-centric and sensitive global AI ecosystem. He noted that history shows humanity turning disruptions into progress and urged nations to work together to transform artificial intelligence into the greatest opportunity for collective development.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised India’s rapid AI adoption, calling it a future global leader and one of the largest markets. He said AI will reshape jobs but create better opportunities, expressing confidence in innovation and India’s growing influence on the global artificial intelligence landscape.

N Chandrasekaran said Tata Group is integrating AI across its full technology stack and developing AI-optimised, industry-specific chips, starting with automotive. He added the effort is powered by India’s diverse data and enabled by the government’s semiconductor push and long-term technology vision.

Allianz India General Manager Serge Raffard stressed that artificial intelligence must be inclusive and accessible to uplift people globally. He described the India AI Impact Summit as larger than expected and praised the strong presence of startups, innovation showcases, and diverse industry participation.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, OpenAI and Tata Group announced a strategic partnership to expand AI infrastructure and accelerate adoption across enterprises and social sectors. TCS will build scalable, AI-ready data centres under OpenAI’s Stargate Project, targeting up to 1GW capacity while supporting skills development and innovation across India.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said India leads in AI adoption and will become one of the world’s largest markets. He noted AI will disrupt jobs but create better opportunities, expressing optimism about innovation and India’s growing global influence in the artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Nandan Nilekani said AI development must begin with improving users’ lives and ensuring technology diffusion. Drawing from Aadhaar and UPI experience, he stressed that AI investors must transfer economic value to society so benefits reach the wider population, not remain concentrated.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said artificial intelligence could benefit the Global South the most but warned that safety, misuse, and economic disruption risks remain significant, calling for balanced development that expands access while addressing emerging technological and governance challenges.

Israel’s Deputy Ambassador Fares Saeb said India and Israel can jointly become a powerful force in shaping human-centric AI. He also welcomed PM Modi’s upcoming visit, expecting deeper strategic ties and MoUs in technology, artificial intelligence, cyber, and transportation to expand bilateral cooperation.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said India is set to become a global AI powerhouse and described the current moment as a threshold for artificial general intelligence, highlighting the country’s talent, scale, and growing role in shaping next-generation breakthroughs.

Mukesh Ambani was seen greeting Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay at the India AI Impact Summit, highlighting the presence of regional leadership and high-level diplomatic engagement alongside industry participation at the global artificial intelligence gathering in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited exhibition stalls at Bharat Mandapam with world leaders and top technology CEOs, showcasing India’s AI innovations, startup ecosystem, and industry collaborations during the summit’s high-level walkthrough of cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions.

Vianai founder Vishal Sikka called artificial intelligence safety an existential issue, urging urgent solutions to ensure reliable and trustworthy systems as capabilities expand and adoption accelerates across industries, economies, and critical real-world decision-making environments.

Royal Philips CEO Roy Jakobs said AI can transform healthcare in India and globally, stressing responsible, multi-stakeholder collaboration. He highlighted India’s vast software talent, Philips’ long presence, and the country’s strong position to develop AI solutions for both domestic needs and worldwide impact.

Mukesh Ambani announced a Rs 10 trillion investment by Reliance Industries and Jio over seven years to build artificial intelligence infrastructure, targeting compute access, sovereign capabilities, and large-scale deployment to position India as a global leader in the AI economy.

Mukesh Ambani said the world faces a choice between concentrated AI power and democratised opportunity. He warned that scarce compute, controlled data, and capital barriers in the Global North could widen inequality unless nations collaborate to expand affordable access and shared capability.

RUSSOFT President Valentin Makarov highlighted decades of India–Russia tech cooperation and said combining strengths can create a strong AI ecosystem. He noted current US–China dominance but expressed confidence that India, through partnerships and capability building, can emerge as a leading global artificial intelligence power.

Mukesh Ambani said AI can create super-abundance, eliminate poverty, and deliver prosperity for the world’s population if deployed responsibly, calling PM Modi’s AI-powered Viksit Bharat vision a model for the Global South and an inclusive global development pathway.

Mukesh Ambani said AI will power Jio’s sovereign infrastructure, create high-skill jobs, and enable super-abundance while tackling compute costs. He framed AI as a choice between concentration and democratisation. Sunil Mittal added AI is becoming integral to customer service and telecom operations across Bharti Airtel.

OpenAI will open offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru during Sam Altman’s India visit for the AI Impact Summit, signalling a shift that positions the country as a key hub for AI talent, enterprise partnerships and policy engagement in the global technology landscape.

Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur said India can replicate the scale of Aadhaar and UPI through sovereign, India-specific AI models. He stressed reducing dependence on Western centralised systems and using public data for governance and public good, positioning AI as the country’s next digital public infrastructure.

Sunil Mittal said artificial intelligence is becoming central to Bharti Airtel’s operations, from customer service to network management. He added AI will accelerate growth across healthcare, education, deep research, and medical science, calling it the foundational technology powering the company’s future capabilities.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said India leads in AI adoption and will become one of the world’s largest markets. He noted AI will reshape jobs but create better opportunities, expressing confidence in continued innovation and India’s expanding influence in the global AI ecosystem.

Nandan Nilekani said AI innovation must begin with improving people’s lives and then scaling solutions. He emphasised designing technology around user needs, reflecting India’s experience in building population-scale digital platforms that deliver real, inclusive impact across sectors.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said artificial intelligence could deliver significant gains for the Global South but warned that safety, misuse, and economic disruption remain real concerns, underscoring the need for balanced development that expands access while managing emerging technological risks.

Kyndryl CEO Martin Schroeter announced a new cyber defence operations centre in Bengaluru to detect threats at the network edge before disruption. He said the initiative reflects deep commitment to helping India deploy AI at scale for people, planet, and progress outcomes.

Roy Jakobs said India’s diverse healthcare ecosystem, spanning urban and rural systems and multiple care levels, creates an unmatched test bed for scalable AI solutions. He noted innovations built for India’s scale and constraints can reshape global healthcare delivery and reform care models worldwide.

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said AI is a powerful tool whose impact depends on leadership decisions. She called for collaboration, reinvention, and responsible deployment, while praising India for integrating AI into education from primary levels as a model for other countries.

Microsoft Vice Chair Bradford Smith said partnerships, capital, and skilling are essential to expand AI access. He announced a plan to invest $50 billion by the decade’s end to build infrastructure and skills, bringing artificial intelligence to the Global South at scale.

At the India AI Impact Summit, Devendra Fadnavis urged global investors to partner with Maharashtra to scale AI in agriculture, boost traceability, fund agri-tech, and strengthen digital literacy for women farmers.

Sundar Pichai said the Pax Silica Declaration will secure technology supply chains, deepen commercial collaboration, and, alongside the trade pact, create a long-term foundation for a stronger US–India tech partnership.

Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his trip after talks with PM Modi, praising India’s digital transformation and backing deeper India-France cooperation in AI, innovation, and strategic technologies.

At the India AI Impact Summit, Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra’s Mah-Agri AI policy uses open, interoperable systems and an AI mobile platform to deliver multilingual advisories, market intelligence, and geospatial early warnings, cutting crop risk.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, US Under Secretary Jacob Helberg, Ambassador Sergio Gor and MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan joined officials for a group photograph after signing the India–US Pax Silica Declaration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the summit, delivered the keynote address, and held multiple bilateral meetings with world leaders to advance cooperation on AI, technology, and strategic partnerships.

Ashwini Vaishnaw credited PM Narendra Modi and key ministers for enabling the AI Impact Summit and the emerging silicon supply chain, saying the initiative will create major opportunities for India’s youth and build long-term technological capacity.

Devendra Fadnavis said AI can transform farming with hyperlocal weather forecasts, precision inputs, credit access, and traceable markets, stressing trusted data, ethical governance, and inclusion for smallholders at scale.

Debjit Chakraborty said the Innopraktika hub will transfer Russian technologies to India, build AI-driven cyber-physical systems with IITs, develop trusted hardware, set AI ethics standards, and deepen cybersecurity collaboration for global deployment.

RUSSOFT and AKIS Tech signed an MoU in New Delhi to collaborate and exchange expertise in cybersecurity, strengthening joint capabilities in digital security and technology cooperation.

Global leaders and ministers prepare a common AI governance blueprint as the five-day summit closes, with debates on regulation, innovation risks, and India’s major investment push shaping the agenda.

Policymakers and tech experts call for human-centric AI, stronger international collaboration, and new innovation hubs, as India positions itself as a key voice in global technology governance.

Congress criticised the event after a Chinese-made robot was presented as indigenous, forcing an apology and stall shutdown, while the government promised zero tolerance for misinformation.

Google announced new subsea connectivity projects and Nvidia revealed partnerships with computing firms, as global technology companies used the summit to back India’s AI growth and deepen market collaboration.

At the Pax Silica signing, Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s engineers are working on advanced 2-nm chip design, students now access top design tools, and the growing semiconductor ecosystem will create large talent demand and global leadership opportunities.

The expo will remain open an extra day to ease security access and allow more students and professionals to attend after multilateral events conclude, IT Secretary S. Krishnan said.

At the India AI Impact Summit, AISC and DGA Group brought together policymakers, industry executives and researchers to address risks from frontier AI, focusing on governance frameworks, safety standards, responsible deployment, and stronger public–private collaboration to ensure innovation remains aligned with global security, trust and ethical use.

In a light-hearted remark at a British High Commission session, Rishi Sunak said AI can achieve many breakthroughs but cannot yet fix Delhi’s traffic, drawing laughs while highlighting real-world urban challenges for technology.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that fragmented regulations will raise costs and deepen divides, stressing shared testing benchmarks and interoperable standards to build trust and help startups scale safely across borders.

Ashwini Vaishnaw said global trust in India and the Pax Silica pact will strengthen chip design, manufacturing and supply chains, noting upcoming fabs, 2-nm chip design work, and major opportunities for the country’s youth.

At the AI Impact Summit, MoSPI’s Rohit Bhardwaj urged institutions to avoid untested AI deployments and prioritise reliability. He called on government departments to make datasets AI-ready through machine-readable formats, enabling safe innovation, stronger public infrastructure, and more effective data-driven governance while maintaining accountability and public trust.

Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging the government focused on slogan-driven messaging and acronyms instead of substantive outcomes at the India AI Impact Summit.

CEOs and delegates at India AI Summit 2026 called on Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, highlighting AI’s transformative role in healthcare, education and jobs, and expressing confidence in India’s readiness for large-scale innovation and deployment.

Soumya Swaminathan said AI can read X-rays and pathology slides to address specialist shortages, but stressed algorithms must use quality datasets and undergo efficacy and safety evaluation, similar to clinical trials, before large-scale deployment.

Cristiano Amon said AI will be central to 6G and reshape smartphones, making them inseparable from daily life while driving industrial robotics and redefining how users interact with connected devices in the future.

Uday Bhanu Chib said Youth Congress workers raised slogans at the AI Summit against the Prime Minister, linking youth unemployment and the US trade pact, and called the protest a democratic, peaceful expression of public anger.

Indian Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticising the AI Impact Summit and alleging the country’s interests were compromised, calling it a symbolic act of dissent.

Source: X/Indian Youth Congress

Germany’s Digital Transformation Minister Karsten Wildberger praised the summit’s focus on safety, openness and accessibility, welcomed the India–Germany AI pact, and said shared values, talent and technological sovereignty make India a key long-term partner.

Ten protesters were detained at the summit venue in New Delhi for raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and disrupting proceedings inside the expo hall.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla termed the Youth Congress demonstration at Bharat Mandapam anti-national, alleging it targeted India’s global technological progress showcased at the AI Impact Summit.

Security was heightened inside Bharat Mandapam after a group claiming to be Youth Congress members staged a protest at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 venue, prompting swift action by authorities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the Congress of attempting to tarnish India’s global image, saying the Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam disrupted a major international event showcasing the country’s technological leadership.

BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam said the Youth Congress protest reflects the party’s politics of defaming India, alleging it seeks to derail global recognition and the country’s technological progress showcased at the AI Impact Summit.

BJP MP Sambit Patra strongly criticised the Youth Congress demonstration, calling it an attempt to disrupt a global event and asserting the AI Impact Summit represents India and the world, not any single political party.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticised the Youth Congress demonstration, calling it condemnable and alleging it reflected an anti-India mindset that undermined national recognition during the global AI Impact Summit.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with a young technology enthusiast at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit, highlighting youth participation in the country’s growing innovation ecosystem.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the day with a roundtable of 16 AI and deeptech startup CEOs, followed by seven bilateral meetings with leaders of Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, the UN chief, and top executives from OpenAI and Qualcomm.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the AI Impact Summit saw over five lakh visitors, global AI leaders, and strong startup participation. He highlighted high-quality policy dialogue and investment commitments exceeding $250 billion in infrastructure and $20 billion in deep-tech venture funding.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 drew over five lakh visitors and featured participation from every major global AI player. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted USD 250 billion in infrastructure pledges and USD 20 billion in VC investments, stressing global confidence in India’s AI leadership.

On the final day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi Police has imposed traffic curbs from 9 am to 8 pm. Key roads including Bhairon Road, Bhagwan Dass Road, Purana Qila Road and Mathura Road may face congestion and diversions.

At the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Congress of shaming the nation after Youth Congress members staged a brief protest inside the venue. Around 10 protesters were detained, while Nabin called the act anti-national and anarchic.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Bengaluru-based Netradyne showcased ‘Driver Eye’, an AI-powered in-vehicle monitoring system designed to reduce road accidents. Using real-time AI and machine learning, it detects risky driving behaviors like distraction and overspeeding, issuing instant alerts to improve safety and prevent fatalities.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh signed seven agreements in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Partnerships with IBM, IIT Madras and others aim to strengthen higher education, advanced skilling and school transformation across the state.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Jeetu Patel said fears of AI making humans redundant are exaggerated. He stressed that AI will enhance human value by combining human instinct and judgement with machine-scale automation, creating stronger outcomes rather than replacing people.

At the India AI Summit Expo 2026, a new Policy Report and Developers' Toolkit on voice technologies was launched to promote inclusive and responsible speech-based applications. Developed by ARTPARK @IISc, Digital Futures Lab, and Trilegal, with support from Bhashini and GIZ, it aims to expand digital access across India.

Vaishnaw declared the summit a “grand success,” noting over $250 billion+ in infrastructure pledges and more than 500,000 visitors. He said nearly every major AI player was present, and investment commitments continue to grow, reflecting strong confidence in India’s role in AI.

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the AI Impact Summit drew participation from most major AI nations. Over 70 countries have signed the draft Delhi Declaration on cooperative AI development, expected to exceed 80 signatories, underscoring strong global engagement.