Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s day at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was packed with high-level engagements. He chaired a roundtable with 16 CEOs from leading AI and deeptech startups and held seven bilateral meetings with global leaders and technology executives, underscoring India’s ambition to lead in AI innovation and governance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s schedule at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi showcased India’s growing influence in the global AI ecosystem. The day began with a CEO roundtable and extended into a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders and technology pioneers.
India’s focus on AI leadership was evident in discussions that spanned innovation, governance, and global collaboration. Modi emphasized the importance of making AI inclusive, ethical, and human-centric, aligning with his broader vision of democratizing technology for the Global South.
Key Highlights
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Modi chaired a roundtable with 16 CEOs from AI and deeptech startups, focusing on India’s innovation ecosystem, capital access, R&D support, and global scaling opportunities.
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He held seven bilateral meetings with global leaders and executives, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, strengthening India’s partnerships in AI development.
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The Prime Minister also met international figures such as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, highlighting India’s role in shaping global AI governance.
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Modi reiterated his M.A.N.A.V. vision for AI: Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive, Valid and Legitimate.
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The summit featured keynotes from leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, reflecting the event’s stature as a global forum for AI dialogue.
Sources: Republic World, PTI, News18, Prime Minister of India official website