In a boost to India’s stature on the world stage, Prime Ministers Olzhas Bektenev of Kazakhstan and Dick Schoof of the Netherlands arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday. Their visit coincides with the fourth edition of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a pivotal gathering exploring AI’s revolutionary impact on humanity’s future.
Bektenev was ceremonially received by Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh, signaling strong diplomatic warmth. The External Affairs Ministry noted that his engagement at the summit will invigorate India-Kazakhstan ties, fostering mutual growth in AI and beyond.
Schoof’s arrival, welcomed by Jitendra Singh, adds another layer of international heft. His role in the proceedings is set to enhance strategic India-Netherlands partnerships, with a focus on technological synergy.
Spanning five days, this colossal event unites over 110 nations and 30 global bodies, including top-tier leaders like heads of state from 20 countries and 45 ministers. The agenda? Intensive deliberations on AI’s power to drive economic prosperity, streamline governance, and uplift social fabrics worldwide.
Distinguished as a top global AI conclave, the summit champions responsible innovation and ethical frameworks. Guided by the timeless Indian ethos of ‘Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya,’ it shifts focus from regulatory pitfalls – as seen in prior events in developed nations – to actionable solutions for emerging economies.
Previous iterations set the stage: UK in 2023 grappled with risks, South Korea 2024 eyed regulations, and France 2025 balanced both. India’s approach innovates by prioritizing real-world applications – think AI revolutionizing healthcare delivery in remote areas, optimizing farm outputs, and dismantling linguistic divides in the Global South.
With collaborations on the horizon, the summit is poised to catalyze inclusive AI adoption, ensuring technology serves as a great equalizer for global development challenges.