Next week, the global technological spotlight shifts to New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit. This isn't just another tech conference; it's a historic convergence where the Global South takes the lead in shaping the future of intelligence.
From February 16 to 20, the summit will convene over 40 global and domestic CEOs—including Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and Mukesh Ambani—alongside 15-20 Heads of Government.
The five-day agenda prioritises "Applied AI" over theory, targeting sectoral investment and a unified "Leaders' Declaration" on governance. For market participants, this summit serves as a critical barometer for infrastructure scale-up, capital flows, and India's strategic roadmap in the global digital economy.
Over five days at the iconic Bharat Mandapam, world leaders, Silicon Valley titans, and industry disruptors gather to navigate the "Digital Yatra." From ethical frameworks to applied innovation and global governance, this story tracks a journey designed to ensure AI serves people, the planet, and progress equally.
The Navigator
The summit outlines a five-day "Digital Yatra" at Bharat Mandapam, framing India as the primary driver of technological policy within the Global South.
Destination Delhi
Scale and influence: 35,000+ registrations and representation from 20 Heads of Government signal a major diplomatic and economic shift toward New Delhi.
The Three Sutras
The foundational framework anchors AI growth in three pillars: democratisation for inclusive growth, sustainability in compute, and driving innovation-led economic engines.
The Venue
The G20 site, Bharat Mandapam, transforms into a policy hub featuring dedicated Innovation Expo zones, bilateral suites, and the Leaders' Hall for high-level negotiations.
Day 01 – The Initiation
Day one focuses on framing national priorities and sparking cross-border collaborations. The India AI Expo brings startups and industry leaders under one policy-focused roof.
Day 02 – The Deep Dive
The shift to implementation. Sector-specific dialogues and the release of foundational manuals aim to transition AI from theoretical research to practical, applied utility.
Day 03 – The Synthesis
Leading academics and think tanks present evidence-based policy insights, focusing on emerging methodologies and scalable, future-ready innovations for industrial application.
Day 04 – The Leadership Plenary
Prime Minister Modi leads a high-level CEO roundtable. Discussions centre on strategic investment pathways and defining India's industrial leadership for the upcoming AI decade.
Day 05 – Global Governance
The final day focuses on the "Leaders' Declaration." GPAI Council meetings aim to align member countries on a shared roadmap for responsible AI cooperation.
The Assembly
A concentration of global capital and power. From Silicon Valley titans to Indian industrial conglomerates, these are the stakeholders defining the next tech supercycle.
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