Bolivia’s Vice President Capitan Edman Lara arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India AI Impact Summit. He was warmly welcomed by Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey at the airport.
The summit, which began on Monday, has gathered heads of state, ministers, global tech leaders, researchers, and industry stakeholders to discuss AI’s role in promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development. This event marks the first large-scale global gathering on AI in the Global South.
Over 100 government representatives, including more than 20 heads of state and 60 ministers, are participating in the five-day summit, which will conclude on February 20. The event also includes more than 500 global AI leaders, such as CEOs, founders, researchers, and philanthropic organizations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver the inaugural address on February 19, emphasizing global cooperation and India’s vision for responsible and inclusive AI development.
The summit features three flagship Global Impact Challenges – AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi – aimed at promoting inclusive and responsible AI solutions aligned with national and global development goals. These challenges have attracted over 4,650 applications from 60 countries, highlighting India’s growing prominence in the AI innovation landscape.
The top 70 teams across the three categories have been selected as finalists after a rigorous evaluation process. These finalists will have the opportunity to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and academia to scale their innovations nationally and globally.
A Research Symposium on AI and Its Impact, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, is a key academic component of the Summit. The Symposium, attended by Estonia’s President Alar Karis and Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, focuses on AI-driven scientific discovery, safety and governance frameworks, and research collaboration across the Global South.
