PM Modi Meets Google CEO Sundar Pichai Ahead Of India AI Impact Summit 2026

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a focused meeting with Google CEO Sundar Pichai in New Delhi on Wednesday, as global leaders and tech executives gather for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit, scheduled from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, is expected to attract participation from major tech firms and policymakers from around the world, underscoring India’s role in shaping international discussions on artificial intelligence.

Mr. Pichai, who arrived in India to speak at the summit, shared his enthusiasm on the social platform X, saying it was “nice to be back in India” and acknowledging the warm reception he received. As one of the keynote speakers slated to address delegates on February 20, the Google CEO reiterated his company’s commitment to collaborating with India on AI development and innovation.

The conversation between Modi and Pichai highlighted the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the global technology landscape. While specific details of their discussion were not disclosed, their engagement reflects India’s ambition to deepen partnerships with leading global tech organisations as it pitches the AI Impact Summit as a hub for advancing governance, safety and inclusive AI adoption.

The summit itself marks one of the largest gatherings of its kind hosted in the Global South, bringing together CEOs, government representatives and researchers to deliberate on the future of AI. India’s hosting of the event signifies its intent to play a central role in guiding responsible AI deployment and fostering an ecosystem that bridges technological progress with societal benefit.

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