Excitement builds in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, attracting experts worldwide to this pioneering Global South edition. Participants are delving into AI applications that promise revolutions in agriculture, healthcare, and more, fostering cross-border knowledge exchange.
Mohammad Diabi, leading digital transformation efforts, advocated for broad participation. ‘AI transcends borders, and we Africans are eager to join,’ he declared. ‘This summit reveals cutting-edge solutions and partnership opportunities to overcome our challenges.’
Branimir Farkas of Croatia drew attention to Modi and Macron’s pivotal speeches. ‘AI must serve our civilizations, not derail them—a core theme here,’ he affirmed.
Vassilios Michael Karkatzounis from Greece’s ministry hailed the platform. ‘Thrilled by Macron’s reference to Greece, this Indian-hosted event is vital for forging global AI consensus on supportive regulations for humankind.’
Vassilis Koutsoumpas, advising the Greek PM on digital policy, championed inclusivity. ‘Tech benefits—social and economic—must reach all corners, as stressed by Modi, Macron, and our PM Mitsotakis.’
Italian representative Aurora Russi celebrated shared principles. ‘India’s human-centered approach resonates with Italy, elevating the summit’s impact.’
Reflecting on his Delhi stint, Alexandros Boudouris commended Modi’s vision. ‘India’s humane ethos makes it prime for tackling AI’s human dimensions effectively.’
The gathering marks a turning point, pushing for international cooperation to embed ethics at AI’s core.