The stage is set in India’s capital for the AI Impact Summit 2026, generating worldwide excitement. Speaking to media, MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan shared that a year’s meticulous planning has led to this mega-event, sparked by PM Modi’s announcement at France’s AI Action Summit last year.
Preparations involved outreach to key institutions, themed sessions, and a grand expo. With registrations exceeding 250,000, the summit is already a resounding success.
High-profile attendees include leaders from 20+ countries, ministers from 40+, over 100 delegations, top CEOs, and 500 experts from academia and NGOs. 460 concurrent sessions promise dynamic exchanges on AI’s future.
‘AI is pivotal for our 2047 developed India vision; we need to leverage it strategically,’ Krishnan asserted.
Echoing this, Japan’s METI official Takumi Miyakawa noted his nation’s proactive AI stance under new leadership. With PM support, Japan is bolstering its industry, and bilateral India-Japan AI partnerships are on the horizon.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, ex-Prasar Bharati head, beamed with pride: ‘Hosting such a colossal AI conclave showcases India’s prowess.’ The influx of world leaders, CEOs, startups, and innovators proves India’s vanguard role.
PM Modi’s leadership has amplified the Global South’s voice, democratizing tech access. Vempati likened India’s trajectory to its IT boom, foreseeing it as the global AI hub. India’s COVID vaccine agility mirrors its AI optimism.
Boasting demographic advantages, digital infrastructure, and rising AI adoption (Stanford data backs this), India must innovate homegrown solutions. The summit offers startups, youth, and investors a vital platform to shine.