President Peter Pellegrini of Slovakia made his way to New Delhi on Wednesday, gearing up for the influential India-AI Impact Summit 2026. The warm airport welcome by Minister of State Jitendra Singh underscored the robust diplomatic rapport between India and Slovakia.
Attendees at this high-profile summit will scrutinize AI’s profound ramifications on diverse domains including schooling, medical care, workforce dynamics, defense mechanisms, journalistic practices, entrepreneurial ventures, and administrative frameworks. His engagement is expected to propel forward momentum in joint Indo-Slovak endeavors in novel technologies and inventive pursuits.
The External Affairs Ministry shared on X the significance of the visit, highlighting the reception as a testament to thriving bilateral relations. Deemed a top-tier international AI conclave, the 2026 summit will dissect moral AI practices, policy guardrails, and technology’s pivotal transformations in industrial and civic applications. Enhanced by Slovak input, deliberations are set to gain depth.
The five-day extravaganza hosts delegates from over 110 countries alongside 30 international entities, with top brass from roughly 20 nations and 45 ministerial figures, positioning it as a premier assembly on AI policy and alliances.
Rooted in the ethos of ‘Sarva Jan Hitaya, Sarva Jan Sukhaya,’ it seeks to integrate timeless Indian principles with contemporary digital evolution. As the series’ fourth outing – post-UK, South Korea, and France – the platform aids leaders in grappling with AI’s ethical, fiscal, and societal dimensions, while fortifying ties in digital innovation, economic exchanges, heritage, travel, and oceanic collaborations.