NEW DELHI, February 15 (ANI): On Monday, the tech world and representatives from more than 20 countries will descend on New Delhi as it hosts the AI India Impact Summit 2026. The weeklong summit will showcase India’s role in global AI governance and demonstrate how the country is prioritizing the deployment of AI and its measurable impact on citizens — something global tech leaders have recognized.
Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet said the summit comes at an opportune time, with the Global South playing an important role in shaping the future of AI.
“I’m looking forward to joining leaders from around the world at the India AI Summit, especially at this time when the Global South has such an important role to play in shaping AI’s future. Thank you to Prime Minister Modi and the entire government and all the leaders who are participating. AI will define the next decade, changing how people work, how economies grow and how societies thrive. To ensure those changes benefit everyone, we need bold leadership, deep collaboration and a shared sense of responsibility, with humans firmly in the lead. Governments, businesses and civil society must work together to scale AI adoption safely and ensure widespread development of AI skills among our people and in our communities. Together, we can unlock AI’s extraordinary potential for growth and human progress,” she said in a video posted by the Indian Embassy in the U.S.
One of the pillars of the summit is the democratization of AI resources, aimed at promoting equitable access to foundational AI resources for inclusive innovation and sustainable development worldwide.
Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm, said democratizing access to AI is one of the key factors that will shape the next chapter of AI growth.
“This month, leaders from around the world will gather in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, and I’m excited to be part of it. India isn’t just participating in the global AI conversation. It’s helping shape what comes next. AI’s next chapter will be defined by how seamlessly it integrates into everyday life. Intelligence will be central to all computing devices, running on phones, PCs, cars, industrial machines, robots and more — understanding context as well as the physical world, responding instantly and delivering truly personal experiences. This evolution will redefine industries, productivity, creativity and learning. Democratizing access to AI is essential, and that requires more competitive and efficient technology for data centers and powerful on-device intelligence, alongside advanced networks such as 6G. For India, edge AI has unique potential, enabling real-time insights and driving scalable progress across agriculture, health care, education and digital services, ensuring AI innovation benefits everyone, everywhere,” he said in a video posted by the Indian Embassy in the U.S.
Another key pillar of this year’s summit is positioning AI for economic development and social good, leveraging the technology to enhance productivity, innovation and inclusive development across economies and societies.
David Zapolsky, chief global affairs and legal officer at Amazon, said technology’s greatest promise is realized when it solves real problems for real people.
“Since 2010, Amazon has invested $40 billion in India, supporting 2.8 million jobs and enabling $20 billion in exports. We are committed to India’s vision of being a Viksit Bharat and are investing an additional $35 billion through 2030, a testament to our belief in India’s potential as a global innovation hub. That potential is now being amplified by AI. The opportunity before us is extraordinary: to build technology that fundamentally expands what is possible for people and societies around the globe. Technology’s greatest promise is realized when it solves real problems for real people — helping farmers increase crop yields, enabling small businesses to scale globally and improving access to essential services. AI’s true measure of success lies in the opportunities created, inequalities reduced and lives improved worldwide. At Amazon, we have learned that the most impactful innovation happens when governments and industry collaborate to ensure AI serves everyone,” he said in a video posted by the Indian Embassy in the U.S.
AI creates value only when it reaches people at scale. India’s approach focuses on practical deployment across sectors to improve everyday life and public services.
Giordano Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, said India’s adoption of AI and focus on innovation are setting an example.
“India’s rapid adoption of AI and focus on innovation is setting an example. The world is watching. At Vertiv, we’re doubling down on our strong engineering and manufacturing investment in India. Our newest technologies are designed to support gigawatt-scale AI factories. I’m looking forward to joining the India AI Impact Summit to discuss the infrastructure, energy efficiency and scalable ecosystems powering the next wave of AI growth. I’m looking forward to exchanging ideas and views with industry leaders and stakeholders on how we can together scale AI for the future of humanity,” he said in a video posted by MeitY.
India is one of the fastest-growing artificial intelligence markets worldwide and is projected to exceed $17 billion by 2027, according to a Boston Consulting Group report. The growth is backed by government support, around 800 million internet users, a strong STEM education policy and scalable public digital infrastructure.
With robust digital infrastructure, a young workforce and progressive policies, the nation is well-positioned to leverage AI for inclusive growth. (ANI)
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