Excitement grips Delhi as the AI Impact Summit 2026 launches today, marking a milestone in global tech discourse. MeitY’s S. Krishnan disclosed to reporters that groundwork started post-PM Modi’s France summit pledge last February, spanning a full year of intense efforts.
Collaborations with diverse organizations led to workshops, sessions, and an expansive expo. Remarkably, over 250,000 have registered, reflecting immense interest.
The lineup is stellar: 20+ heads of state/government, 40+ ministers, 100+ delegations, 100 CEOs, and 500 academics/experts. 460 parallel events ensure comprehensive coverage of AI themes.
Krishnan stressed AI’s role in Viksit Bharat 2047: ‘Surf this tech surge for national progress.’
Japan’s Takumi Miyakawa affirmed Tokyo’s AI focus, with government aid for model-building and PM endorsement. India-Japan synergy in AI is brewing through official talks.
Padma Shri recipient Shashi Shekhar Vempati hailed it as India’s moment of glory. ‘Leaders, tycoons, startups, innovators flock here—India leads AI,’ he noted.
India, under Modi, champions equitable tech growth for the Global South. From internet powerhouse to AI exporter, India’s path is clear. Its pandemic response exemplifies bold adoption; AI fears elsewhere are opportunities here.
With a huge English base, ubiquitous digital access, and strong AI metrics (per Stanford), India is primed. Vempati called for sovereign AI ecosystems over dependency. This summit empowers India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.