In a significant boost to India’s AI ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Google CEO Sundar Pichai ahead of the much-anticipated India AI Impact Summit 2026. The meeting, which took place in New Delhi on Wednesday, delved into strategies for advancing artificial intelligence and strengthening ties between Google and India’s vibrant tech ecosystem.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, ‘Met Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in Delhi—a highly pleasurable experience. We discussed India’s work in AI and how Google can collaborate with our talented students and professionals.’
Pichai, in town for the summit where he will deliver the main address on February 20, shared his excitement earlier on X: ‘Great to be back in India for the AI Impact Summit.’
Kicking off on February 19 with PM Modi’s inaugural speech, the summit emphasizes India’s approach to global AI cooperation, inclusivity, and responsibility. It draws an impressive lineup: more than 20 world leaders, 60 ministers and deputy ministers, over 100 government delegates, and 500+ AI pioneers from industry, academia, research, and philanthropy.
The event is built on a robust foundation of three pillars—People, Planet, Progress—and seven working groups addressing critical areas like AI for economic and social benefits, resource democratization, social inclusion, trustworthy AI, human capital development, scientific advancement, and innovation-driven resilience.
As a pivotal platform, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 reinforces India’s leadership in crafting the international AI narrative, promising breakthroughs that balance technological advancement with ethical considerations and global prosperity.