New Delhi, February 17 Delegates will have restricted access to the world's largest AI summit, the India AI Impact Summit 2026, for the next two days due to VIP movements and the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the venue, senior government officials said on Tuesday.
Delegates attending the conference at Bharat Mandapam will need to vacate the convention area by 4:30 PM as the Prime Minister will host dinner for state guests and business leaders after 6 PM, Meity officials said.
Digital India managing director and CEO Akhil Kumar told reporters that the AI Expo area will remain open until 8 PM from February 18 onwards due to the high enthusiasm among delegates.
"Delegates can move to the expo area after vacating the convention area. Exit will only be through Gate 4 throughout the day," Kumar said.
Delegates will be allowed to enter from Gate 4 from 8 am onwards for drop-offs by cars or cabs. Gate 10 will be operational for entry from 8 am to 4:30 pm for delegates arriving by Metro.
"Intermittent traffic restrictions may be experienced between 4 pm and 11 pm in and around the ITPO area," an official advisory note said.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the main summit on February 19, and there will be restricted entry in the morning hours during the inaugural session.
"The expo area will open for all delegates from 11 am onwards on February 19, including the media centre in Hall 1," Kumar said.
