The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is taking place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This five-day summit is the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South. Leaders from twenty nations are attending the event.
Akashvani's correspondent reports that on the third day of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, a research symposium is scheduled to be held, featuring Estonian President Alar Karis, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Minister of State, Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada, along with other dignitaries, who will engage in discussions.
Additionally, the inaugural session and launch of the working group are scheduled for the day. The session will discuss the overarching vision, priorities, and agenda of the India-AI Impact Summit. A session on "How AI Will Reshape Global Development Beyond the SDGs" is also scheduled, which will explore how AI can boost productivity, strengthen capacity, unlock development pathways, and mitigate inequality globally equitably.
Recognizing the strategic importance of AI, India has given high priority to building a robust and inclusive AI ecosystem. Initiatives such as the India AI Mission, the development of AI computing infrastructure, the promotion of indigenous AI models, and large-scale capacity-building programs are laying a strong foundation for responsible and trusted AI adoption in the country.
