India AI Summit 2026 Day 2 Showcases Homegrown AI and 2047 Vision
In Focus
- Day 2 of the India AI Summit 2026 opens AI Expo to the public
- 12 Indian organizations reveal sovereign AI models
- Participation from over 100 countries, ministers, CEOs
The India AI Summit 2026 continued its momentum on Day 2, opening the AI Expo to the public, according to coverage by The Indian Express. The event highlighted the debut of several domestic AI models. Startups such as Sarvam AI and the IIT Bombay-led BharatGen presented large language models developed using Indian datasets.
The event, making its first appearance in the Global South, attracted participation from over 100 countries. It included 15–20 heads of government, more than 50 ministers, and over 40 CEOs from leading global and Indian firms.
Sovereign AI and 2047 Mission
At the AI Impact Summit event, happening in Delhi, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the launch of an independent AI model designed to compete with international AI systems. “In the coming AI Mission 2.0, we will need a large infrastructure for sovereign models. This will elevate India’s AI capabilities to a new level,” Vaishnaw stated.
To support this initiative, 12 organizations have been selected to develop large and small language models based on Indian datasets. These include Sarvam AI, Soket AI, Gnani AI, Gan AI, Avatar AI, IIT Bombay Consortium (BharatGen), GenLoop, Zentieq, Intellihealth, Shodh AI, Fractal Analytics Ltd, and Tech Mahindra Maker’s Lab. The collaborations highlight India’s push toward self-reliant AI technology and domestic innovation.
Echoing this vision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s long-term goal of becoming one of the top three AI superpowers globally by 2047. This strategic ambition complements efforts to scale indigenous AI technologies and integrate them across public and private sectors.
Day 2 Highlights of the AI Impact Summit
- Public access to the AI Expo showcasing Indian startups and global tech solutions.
- Launch of multiple sovereign AI models designed for Indian contexts.
- Interactive sessions emphasizing scalable AI solutions for societal benefits.
- Networking opportunities with global AI experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
Top Voices from the AI Impact Summit
Intel Vice President Santhosh Viswanathan remarked, “The summit has positioned India in a global tech landscape where we have a pivotal role in building innovative solutions. This is India’s moment—not as followers, but as leaders developing technology unique to our country.”
Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Agustín Caucino, highlighted the collaborative potential between the two countries: “India has become our sixth-largest partner. We are optimistic about cooperation in technology and AI as we modernize our economies with similar reforms.”
Jaime Valles, head of AWS Asia Pacific and Japan, emphasized India’s role in global AI transformations: “We fully understand that AI solutions developed for India can positively influence the world. India will play a key role in shaping AI’s future.”
What to Expect on Day 3 of India AI Summit
The third day 3 of the summit is set to bridge research and practice. The Research Symposium will bring together leading thinkers to present evidence-based policy insights and emerging AI methodologies. Parallel Industry Sessions will allow global tech leaders and startups to demonstrate real-world deployments and future-ready solutions.
The day will also feature the second leg of the “AI by HER” challenge, focusing on women’s contributions to AI, alongside ongoing thematic panel discussions across the primary venues.
Stakeholders across sectors are closely watching AI industry summit updates, making this one of the most significant AI summits in recent years. The event is setting the tone for a future where indigenous models play a critical role in global AI advancements.
