India AI Impact Summit 2026: Modi & Pichai Meet

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Modi & Pichai Meet

New Delhi, February 18, 2026 – In a significant engagement highlighting India's growing stature in the global artificial intelligence landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Google CEO Sundar Pichai in the national capital today. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026, a high-profile global event focused on AI innovation, responsible development, and its transformative potential.

The interaction occurred at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, where the two leaders held discussions centered on deepening collaboration between India and leading technology companies in the field of AI. This meeting underscores the government's push to position India as a major hub for AI research, ethical deployment, and digital transformation.

Sundar Pichai, who arrived in India earlier this week for the summit, is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on February 20, sharing insights on Google's advancements in AI and its applications worldwide. Pichai expressed enthusiasm about being back in India, with posts and reports noting his positive remarks upon arrival.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, which began earlier this week and runs through February 20 at Bharat Mandapam, has drawn participation from over 20 heads of state, numerous ministerial delegations, and prominent tech leaders including OpenAI's Sam Altman. Co-chaired by Prime Minister Modi, the summit addresses critical topics such as AI-driven innovation, job creation, ethical frameworks, child safety in the digital age, and sustainable applications of the technology.

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the related India AI Impact Expo and has emphasized India's rapid progress in science and technology, crediting the country's youth for driving advancements. The event serves as a platform for global discourse on making AI inclusive and beneficial for emerging economies.

Visuals from the meeting, shared widely on social media and news outlets (including ANI and DD News), show the Prime Minister and Pichai in a cordial discussion, signaling strengthened India-Big Tech ties. This encounter is seen as part of broader efforts to attract investments, foster partnerships, and accelerate India's digital economy ambitions.

The meeting comes at a time when Google continues to expand its footprint in India, with ongoing initiatives in AI education, cloud services, and local innovation ecosystems.

Stay tuned to www.clickusanews.com for more updates on the India AI Impact Summit 2026, key announcements from global tech leaders, and developments in India's tech sector.

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