AI Summit 2026 LIVE: Day 4 of the summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi features an influential lineup of speakers, including Narendra Modi, Sam Altman, and Mukesh Ambani. The event continues to draw global attention as top leaders from government and industry share their vision for the future of artificial intelligence.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments, outlining India’s next steps in advanced AI collaboration and governance.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India possesses the talent pool, clear policy direction, and dynamic energy required to lead in artificial intelligence.
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The Prime Minister introduced the ambitious MANAV framework, presenting a human-centric roadmap for AI development.
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Calling for the wider democratization of artificial intelligence, PM Modi stressed that AI must be accessible, inclusive, and beneficial for all sections of society.
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Highlighting India’s innovation strength, the Prime Minister stated that the nation not only develops cutting-edge technologies but also ensures their large-scale, impactful deployment.
AI Summit 2026 LIVE: Star-Studded Lineup Marks Day 4 at Bharat Mandapam
Day 4 of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi promises high-level discussions with an impressive roster of global leaders and industry pioneers. Among today’s featured speakers are Mukesh Ambani, Sam Altman, and Rishad Premji.
Also expected at the summit is Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and Chair of the Gates Foundation. Earlier reports had suggested that Gates might skip the Delhi leg of his India visit, but a clarification from the foundation confirmed his participation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the gathering today. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the summit’s opening ceremony will also feature remarks from Emmanuel Macron and António Guterres, adding significant diplomatic weight to the event.
Controversy on Day 3
The previous day witnessed controversy involving Galgotias University. The institution faced criticism after presenting a robot dog developed by a Chinese robotics firm as part of its showcase. While the university later clarified it had not claimed ownership of the product, it was reportedly directed to vacate the exhibition area.
What’s Scheduled for Day 4?
The day commenced with a welcome address by Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Keynote sessions followed from:
N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic
Later in the day, António Guterres and Emmanuel Macron are expected to deliver their addresses, with the opening ceremony concluding with remarks from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Throughout the day, attendees will also hear from prominent business leaders including Mukesh Ambani, Sam Altman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Rishad Premji, and other influential voices shaping the global AI landscape.
AI Summit 2026 LIVE: Vaishnaw Unveils ‘New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments’
At the AI Summit 2026, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the launch of the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments, a collaborative framework aimed at strengthening responsible artificial intelligence development.
According to Vaishnaw, major frontier AI firms, alongside India’s homegrown innovators, have pledged to deepen research into how AI is applied in real-world settings. The initiative will support evidence-based policymaking across key sectors — including employment — through multilingual and context-aware evaluation models tailored to diverse populations.
He further noted that leading global AI developers have joined forces with Indian startups such as Sarvam, Bharatjan, Yani, and Soket to adopt a set of voluntary principles promoting inclusive, transparent, and accountable AI innovation.
Vaishnaw emphasized that the commitments signal India’s intent to shape a Global South-driven approach to AI governance — one that carefully aligns technological advancement with fairness, accessibility, and measurable societal impact.
From governance to groundbreaking tech — AI Summit 2026 continues to set the global agenda.
AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE: UN Chief Applauds India for Hosting Landmark AI Meet in Global South
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres commended India for convening the first major artificial intelligence summit in the Global South. Addressing delegates, he underscored that AI is a shared global resource and must not remain concentrated in the control of a handful of nations or wealthy individuals. His remarks reinforced the call for equitable access and inclusive governance in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE: Sundar Pichai Addresses Delegates
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and parent company Alphabet Inc., took the stage as a keynote speaker on Day 4 of the summit. In his address, Pichai highlighted India’s expanding digital foundation and emphasized how the country is driving transformative growth through technology and innovation.
AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE: Anthropic CEO Highlights India’s Strategic Role in AI
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, emphasized India’s pivotal position in shaping the future of artificial intelligence during his keynote at the AI Impact Summit 2026.
Amodei noted that India not only represents a major hub for AI talent and innovation but also provides critical insight into both the opportunities and challenges associated with AI deployment. According to him, the country’s role is essential in advancing responsible AI that balances technological growth with societal impact.
AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi Joins Global Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the stage with world leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
The leaders gathered ahead of the Prime Minister’s address, signaling India’s growing influence in shaping global AI governance and fostering international collaboration on emerging technologies.
AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE: Global Leaders Gather in New Delhi
Heads of state from 20 countries have arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, these leaders are attending at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring India’s growing role in shaping the global AI agenda.
🌐 Attending World Leaders
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Bhutan – Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister
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Bolivia – Edmand Lara Montano, Vice President
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Brazil – Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President
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Croatia – Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister
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Estonia – Alar Karis, President
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Finland – Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister
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France – Emmanuel Macron, President
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Greece – Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister
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Guyana – Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President
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Kazakhstan – Olzhas Bektenov, Prime Minister
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Liechtenstein – Hereditary Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince
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Mauritius – Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister
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Serbia – Aleksandar Vučić, President
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Slovakia – Peter Pellegrini, President
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Spain – Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, President
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Sri Lanka – Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President
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Seychelles – Sebastien Pillay, Vice President
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Switzerland – Guy Parmelin, President
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The Netherlands – Dick Schoof, Prime Minister
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UAE – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
This unprecedented gathering highlights India’s role as a hub for dialogue on artificial intelligence and inclusive global technology governance.
AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE: Day 4 Schedule
The fourth day of the summit will officially begin with opening remarks and a welcome address by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and IT.
Following the opening, keynote addresses are scheduled from:
Later, António Guterres and Emmanuel Macron will deliver their addresses.
The opening ceremony will conclude with a keynote from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, bringing Day 4 to a close and setting the stage for further discussions on AI governance, innovation, and global collaboration.
