India AI Impact Summit 2026 to position India as a global AI leader

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to establish India as a global leader in responsible AI. Guided by 'Sutras' of People, Planet, and Progress, it will influence policy, skilling, and democratize AI access for youth and startups.

The upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being hailed as a landmark event that will solidify India's position as a global leader in responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence. The Summit is built around the three guiding pillars or 'Sutras' of People, Planet and Progress, with focused working groups or 'Chakras'. The discussions and outcomes from these groups are expected to influence AI policy, skilling strategies and implementation across India and the Global South, stated the Ministry of Electronics & IT.

Government Outlines AI Roadmap

The announcement came during the 38th episode of Digital India: Ask Our Experts, where top government officials outlined a roadmap for the nation's AI-driven future. The live session, held on January 9, featured a panel of experts from IndiaAI and the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), including Shikha Dahiya (Joint Director, Emerging Technology), Kartik Shobhan Suri (GM, Future Skills), Swadeep Singh (GM, Data Science), and Anshul Singhal (GM, Startups).

Focus on Democratizing AI and Inclusivity

A significant portion of the episode focused on democratizing AI access. It highlighted opportunities for youth, startups, women innovators and learners from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, including AI & Data Labs, global challenges, pitch fests and the YUVAI Global Youth Challenge.

During the interactive session, citizens raised critical questions regarding open data access, AI infrastructure, and the safety of healthcare datasets. The panel assured participants that IndiaAI is prioritizing the creation of secure, inclusive platforms that allow even small teams and non-tech users to participate in the AI economy.

India AI Impact Expo 2026

The discussion also served as a curtain-raiser for the India AI Impact Expo 2026, scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam from February 16-20. Unlike theoretical conferences, the Expo will showcase tangible AI applications currently transforming essential sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture and governance.

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