AI Impact Summit 2026: Day-2 Highlights

Galgotias University witnessed strong engagement and sustained footfall on Day One of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.

The five-day summit, running from February 16 to 20, opened to significant participation from academicians, policymakers, technology leaders, startup founders, and industry delegates, with the Galgotias pavilion emerging as a key attraction.

The Galgotias stall stood out for its immersive and interactive showcase of a comprehensive Rs.350+ crore artificial intelligence ecosystem, positioning the university among the largest AI investors in India's private higher education space.

Visitors engaged closely with the University's NVIDIA powered supercomputing infrastructure, designed to drive cutting-edge research in generative AI, large language models, computer vision, natural language processing, and data science.-PTI

In an exclusive interview with ANI, PM Modi said that AI must accelerate global development while remaining deeply human-centric. 

In an interview with ANI, PM Modi said, "India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally."

Qualcomm showcased robotics technologies at AI Summit, including humanoid robot, along with a robot dog at Bharat Mandapam.

Bharat1.AI, an Indian startup, has announced that it is planning on developing the world’s first humanity-centric AI city in Bengaluru. The project, to be developed under the name B1 AI Superpark, is proposed to span 5 lakh sq. ft.

In its first phase, the initiative will focus on building an advanced AI Research and Innovation Campus, which will further aim at positioning India as a global hub for artificial intelligence development.

The AI Impact Summit 2026 taking place in New Delhi is not simply a technology event but a statement of India's strategic intent to position itself as one of the world's principal AI system-builders, Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur said.

In a commentary posted on China's business portal Caixin Global, Mathur said India is emerging as a global AI system-builder, with the AI Impact Summit 2026 showcasing its integrated ecosystem of compute, data, models, talent, and deployment.-

Writing on "India's AI Rise and its Significance for the Global South: A Strategic Perspective from the Commercial Capital Shanghai," Mathur said the next phase of the global artificial intelligence (AI) race will not be decided by laboratory breakthroughs alone.

"It will be shaped by who can build large-scale, reliable and socially embedded AI ecosystems, those that integrate computing power, data, talent, regulation and real-world deployment," he said.

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Bharat1.AI, an Indian startup, has announced that it is planning on developing the world’s first humanity-centric AI city in Bengaluru. The project, to be developed under the name B1 AI Superpark, is proposed to span 5 lakh sq. ft.

In its first phase, the initiative will focus on building an advanced AI Research and Innovation Campus, which will further aim at positioning India as a global hub for artificial intelligence development.

Satya Narayan Meena, Additional CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), encouraged young entrepreneurs and startups to register their services on the GeM platform. 

He said that the summit presents a major opportunity for innovators to connect with central ministries, public sector units and state governments, enabling wider adoption of their AI-driven products and digital solutions across government institutions.

Indian startup Bharat1.AI have announced that it plans to develop the world’s first humanity-centric AI City in Bengaluru. The project, to be developed under the name B1 AI Superpark, is proposed to span 5 lakh square kilometres.

In its first phase, the initiative will focus on building an advanced AI Research and Innovation Campus, which will further aim at positioning India as a global hub for artificial intelligence development.

Adani Group unveiled a huge ambitious plan to develop hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035. The mega project will see an estimated investment of USD 100 billion (around Rs 9 lakh crore), aiming at strengthening India’s artificial intelligence infrastructure and supporting next-generation digital growth.

The Bihar government announced a total investment of Rs 488 crore under the Bihar AI Mission. The state signed MoUs worth Rs 468 crore, including plans to set up a Rs 60 crore Mega AI Centre of Excellence and a Rs 250 crore state-of-the-art research park at IIT Patna. Additional investment agreements worth Rs 158 crore were signed to strengthen AI, cybersecurity and digital services infrastructure in the state.

TJ, the new robot dog, could be a lifesaver and could reach places where a normal human may not. It could be a great support to those who work in remote mines and in compact places.

Hon’ble MoS Communications Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar highlighted telecom as the foundation of India’s AI ecosystem, driving innovation, inclusion and digital trust. 

DoT, COAI and STPI showcased India’s AI-ready telecom infrastructure enabling next-gen connectivity and opportunities

Ashwini Vaishnaw apologises for the chaos that happened at the AI Impact Summit 2026. The minister acknowledged the chaos but described the overwhelming turnout as a sign of India’s growing interest in artificial intelligence.

A bouquet of trusted artificial intelligence solutions that will function as a UPI-like platform for developers and businesses. He explained that the initiative aims at providing a common, secure, and scalable AI infrastructure that people can build upon, similar to how India’s digital payments system revolutionised financial transactions. 

Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised the government’s commitment to technological self-reliance. He stated that India is determined to ensure its digital and AI-driven future remains firmly in its own hands. 

Highlighting the importance of building indigenous capabilities across the AI stack, the minister further stated that we should have tech neutrality, we should have control over our own destiny, and we are definitely committed to doing that.

Responding to questions about the absence of Jensen Huang at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that the NVIDIA chief personally reached out to inform the government about his inability to attend due to unavoidable reasons. 

The minister added that Huang has deputed a very senior executive to represent the company at the summit. He further stated that NVIDIA is actively collaborating with several Indian companies on major AI investments, signalling a strong long-term commitment to India’s AI ecosystem.

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that India is poised for massive growth in artificial intelligence investments. He stated that over the next two years, the country is expected to attract more than USD 200 billion in investments across the five layers of the AI stack, covering infrastructure, data, models, applications, and talent development.

VCs and other players are committing funds for the next big solutions, big applications, cutting-edge innovation, mathematical innovation: Ashwini Vaishnaw 

Ashwini Vaishaw, the Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, stated that the entire leadership of AI will be discussed in the AI Impact summit. The main highlight will be on the impact on human society related to everything – from agriculture, weather forecasting, climate change and more. The pros and cons of the AI will also be highlighted. 

PM Modi has made a new post on X.com regarding the ongoing AI Summit in India.

Translate: "Intelligence, rationality, and decisiveness make science and technology useful for the common people. The objective of the India AI Impact Summit is to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all."

He stated the purpose of the summit in a verse.

Dharmendra Pradhan, the Education Minister, said that he is confident that AI will drive India towards becoming a knowledge superpower of the world and pave the way for Viksit Bharat in 2047.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister of India said that it is our responsibility to provide AI-based education to India's new generation. 

The Prime Minister organized the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026 to encourage India's new generation to strengthen our students, schools and teachers by using AI in education. 

Bill Gates, Chair and Board Member of the Gates Foundation, is attending the India AI Impact Summit. He will be delivering his keynote as scheduled: Gates Foundation spokesperson 

Sarvam AI is a Bengaluru-based startup which got much appreciation in recent times for its regional language support. A startup which was founded in August 2023, with a vision to build foundational AI models that could work for Indians who speak regional languages.

Bill Gates is set to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The Gates Foundation shot down the rumours about he would not show up, by saying that those reports just are not true.

Gates is still on the guest list with some big names in tech, including Sam Altman from OpenAI and Google’s Sundar Pichai.