Elite AI Attendees
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held in Delhi's Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20, marked a significant milestone as the first global AI summit hosted
in the Global South. This prestigious event attracted a constellation of leading figures from the international technology sphere. Among the confirmed attendees were Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI. The summit also saw participation from industry stalwarts like Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, and Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, underscoring India's growing prominence in the AI landscape. OpenAI's Sam Altman was anticipated to engage in discussions, with potential for private meetings on the summit's periphery. Further bolstering the event's global appeal, Accenture's CEO Julie Sweet, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and Cristiano Amon, President & CEO of Qualcomm, were also present, with Amon scheduled to deliver a keynote address. The presence of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang further solidified the summit's status as a premier platform for shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Summit's Significance
This summit represented a watershed moment for artificial intelligence, not only for India but for the entire Global South. By choosing Delhi as the venue, the event underscored the region's increasing importance and potential in the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. The convergence of global leaders, including those from major tech corporations and visionary entrepreneurs, highlighted a collective commitment to advancing AI responsibly and inclusively. The discussions and insights shared over the five days, from February 16 to 20, were expected to lay the groundwork for future collaborations and innovations. The participation of such high-profile individuals signals a robust interest in leveraging AI for societal progress and economic development, positioning India as a central hub for these critical conversations.
