CPRG to Host Major AI Summit Sessions in New Delhi for India AI Impact Summit 2026
The Center for Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) has announced its pivotal role in organizing a series of main summit events and official dialogues as part of its Future of Society initiative during the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026. This significant gathering is scheduled to take place from February 16 to 20 across multiple prestigious venues in New Delhi, marking a crucial moment for discussions on artificial intelligence's transformative potential.
Comprehensive Agenda Focused on AI's Societal Impact
The summit sessions will delve deeply into artificial intelligence's far-reaching implications across several critical domains. The primary focus areas include education, employability, data governance, and institutional transformation. These discussions aim to move beyond theoretical debates and address practical applications and policy frameworks that will shape India's AI-driven future.
Detailed Schedule of Events and Sessions
The summit will kick off on February 16 with two important sessions hosted by CPRG at Bharat Mandapam. The first session, Future of Employability in the Age of AI, is being organized in collaboration with AI4India. This will be followed by AI for Education: Future-Ready Universities and Schools, which will explore how educational institutions can adapt to technological advancements.
On February 17, the attention shifts to Gulmohar Hall at India Habitat Centre for the PadhAI Conclave 2.0: Reimagining the Indian Education System. This session promises to offer innovative perspectives on transforming India's educational landscape through artificial intelligence.
February 18 will feature Data for Development: Building AI in the Global South at Bharat Mandapam, focusing on how developing nations can leverage data and AI technologies for sustainable growth. The summit will conclude on February 20 with the final session, Reimagining Education in the Age of AI, to be held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan.
Leadership Perspective on Summit Importance
Ahead of the summit, Dr. Ramanand, Director of CPRG, emphasized the critical timing of this gathering. "This Summit comes at an important juncture," he stated. "The discussion around AI is no longer confined to panels and reports. It is already reflected in the way institutions are functioning."
Dr. Ramanand further elaborated on CPRG's objectives, adding, "The task now is to examine how these steps are being shaped and what frameworks will guide them going forward. Through our engagements during the Summit week, CPRG will place these questions at the centre of discussion."
Distinguished Participants and Contributors
The summit will bring together an impressive array of participants including senior ministers, policymakers, international experts, and industry leaders. Among the notable attendees are:
- Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT
- Shri Ashish Sood, Minister of Education, Delhi
- Shri Nishikant Dubey, Member of Parliament
- Ms. Anne Neuberger, former US Deputy National Security Advisor
- Mr. Johan Harvard from the Tony Blair Institute
- Dr. R. Balasubramaniam from the Capacity Building Commission
The industry representation will be equally significant, featuring prominent figures such as Shri Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder of Info Edge, and Shri Gokul Subramaniam, President of Intel India. Their participation underscores the crucial intersection between policy development and technological implementation in the AI landscape.
This comprehensive gathering represents a significant step forward in India's AI journey, bringing together diverse stakeholders to chart a course for responsible and impactful artificial intelligence adoption across multiple sectors of society.
