Day four of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 delivered an unexpected delight when Google chief Sundar Pichai indulged in India’s finest GI coffees at a dedicated lounge in New Delhi. His ‘Wow!’ reaction to the Malabar Arabica brew stole the show, bridging tech innovation with cultural heritage.
DPIIT’s India GI Coffee Lounge featured exquisite selections from Araku, Coorg, and beyond, drawing crowds with its authentic flavors. Pichai chatted animatedly with baristas, enjoyed the coffee, and joined in group photographs, epitomizing the seamless integration of GI traditions, UPI efficiency, and AI prowess.
Following PM Modi’s inauguration, the summit hosted elite gatherings of leaders and executives. Pichai marveled at India’s swift advancements, detailing Google’s India-US Connect with expansive subsea cables—including four novel systems—to fortify bilateral digital ties.
He advocated for courageous AI pursuits, capable of altering lives worldwide. Pichai illustrated with protein folding: a 50-year enigma now solved by AI, aiding 3 million researchers in 190 countries to pioneer treatments for ailments like malaria.
With a landmark $15 billion infusion, Google is crafting India’s premier AI hub, extending applications to health, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and more. The event’s 300+ pavilions and demos, themed on People, Planet, and Progress, highlighted 600 startups delivering tangible AI-driven solutions.
Over 500 sessions engaged 3,250 experts, exploring AI’s far-reaching implications and strategies for universal access. Pichai’s coffee tasting underscored the summit’s spirit: innovation rooted in India’s rich legacy, propelling the nation toward AI supremacy.