Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., arrived in India on Tuesday to attend the high-profile AI Impact Summit 2026.
The India-born, US-based tech leader is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on February 20.
Sharing his arrival on X, Pichai wrote, “Nice to be back in India for the AI Impact Summit – a very warm welcome as always and the papers looked great too.”
What Is the AI Impact Summit 2026?
The AI Impact Summit 2026 is a major international conference on artificial intelligence being held in New Delhi. The five-day event, which began on February 16, is taking place at Bharat Mandapam.
The summit is organised by the Government of India under the IndiaAI Mission and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It aims to promote responsible and inclusive AI development while showcasing real-world applications of artificial intelligence.
Global tech CEOs, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders are participating in discussions focused on innovation, governance, infrastructure, and sustainable AI growth.
When Will Sundar Pichai Speak?
According to the official schedule, Pichai will deliver his keynote address at 9:30 am on February 20. His speech is expected to outline Google’s vision for AI collaboration with India and highlight opportunities for digital transformation.
Sundar Pichai on India’s AI Potential
Ahead of the summit, Pichai expressed strong optimism about India’s AI trajectory. He emphasised Google’s commitment to partnering with India across the full AI stack — from infrastructure and compute capacity to open models, research collaborations, and talent development.
He noted that India remains one of the most dynamic markets globally, with immense potential to leverage artificial intelligence for economic growth, innovation, and inclusive development.
Other High-Profile Speakers at the Summit
Several prominent global leaders from the technology and business sectors are attending the summit, including:
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI
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Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries
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Bill Gates, Co-founder of Microsoft
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Shantanu Narayen, Chairman and CEO of Adobe Inc.
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Dario Amodei, Co-founder of Anthropic
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Yann LeCun, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern AI
The summit is expected to shape policy discussions and industry collaborations that could influence the future of artificial intelligence in India and beyond.
Why the Summit Matters
With AI rapidly transforming industries worldwide, the AI Impact Summit 2026 positions India as a key player in global AI innovation. The presence of global technology leaders underscores the country’s growing importance in the digital economy.
As discussions continue through February 20, stakeholders across government, academia, startups, and multinational corporations are exploring how AI can drive inclusive growth and long-term technological advancement.
