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The principal and pivotal individual for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 is Shri Abhishek Singh, who is the Additional Secretary at India's Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and also serves as the CEO of the IndiaAI Mission and the Director General of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
He is at the forefront of organizing the forthcoming summit in New Delhi, scheduled for February 19-20, 2026, and presides over significant discussions, highlighting the importance of inclusive AI for the advancement of India.
This video showcases Abhishek Singh as he elaborates on the themes of the summit:
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Oversees the IndiaAI Mission: Directs the national AI strategy and initiatives for India.
Organizational Leadership: Encourages participation from various states and promotes regional events.
Chairs Symposiums: Collaborates with committees to influence research and discussions for the summit.
Key Partners & Figures:
MeitY: The ministry responsible for organization, with Minister of State Jitin Prasada also participating.
IndiaAI Platform: The official platform for the summit, overseen by MeitY.
Industry & Academia: Engages with leaders from TCS, Microsoft, Google, IITs, and others.
Watch this video to view an example of an industry leader addressing the summit:
Summit Focus (India AI Impact Summit 2026):
Themes: Human Capital, Inclusion, Trustworthy AI, Innovation, Science, Economic Growth, and Social Good.
Goals: To promote equitable access to AI, develop digital infrastructure, and disseminate best practices.
This video offers a summary of the summit's themes and framework:
