India Can Be A Global Power In AI': Italian Ambassador Antonio Bartoli

 

The India AI Impact Summit, hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, continues on the fourth day on Thursday with more leaders from the Technology across the globe converging on the national capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026, marking the formal commencement of one of the largest global gatherings focused on artificial intelligence (AI).

 

Along with the Prime Minister, the ceremony was also addressed by the President of France Emmanuel Macron, Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres as well as various top industry leaders from across the world. After the formal inauguration, the Prime Minister will visit the India AI Impact Expo, accompanied by other international leaders. The expo will host country pavilions presenting advanced AI-driven innovations and emerging technological solutions from across the globe. Around noon, the Prime Minister will participate in the Leaders’ Plenary session, which will bring together Heads of State, ministers and senior representatives from multilateral organisations. The discussions are expected to focus on outlining national and international priorities in artificial intelligence, including governance mechanisms, infrastructure expansion and frameworks for global cooperation.