The ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ commenced in New Delhi, with a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive growth. Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran emphasized the need for immediate action to harness AI’s benefits for fostering inclusive development. Nageswaran highlighted the potential for India to pioneer a society where human capabilities and machine intelligence complement each other.
S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, stressed the importance of maintaining a human-centric and democratically accessible approach to AI development. He underscored the government’s commitment to ensuring democratic access to AI resources while prioritizing people in the technological advancement process. Krishnan also recognized AI as a significant catalyst for economic progress, with the capacity to drive growth not only in India but also in the Global South.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in hosting the summit, which has attracted participants from around the world. The AI Expo, running concurrently with the India AI Impact Summit until February 20, will feature global technology companies, startups, academic institutions, and government representatives. Spanning 10 arenas across more than 70,000 square meters, the event aims to facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders to advance AI technologies and applications.
