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India-AI Summit 2026 Aims to Reshape Global AI for Global South, Nigeria

The India-AI Impact Summit is positioned to reshape the global conversation on artificial intelligence, ensuring it serves as a tool for inclusive development. High Commissioner Abhishek Singh emphasized the summit's role in deepening India-Nigeria relations and amplifying Global South voices in AI governance. The event will showcase practical AI applications in critical sectors like agriculture and healthcare, aligning with Nigeria's development goals. The summit and accompanying expo will bring together global tech firms, startups, and numerous countries to foster international collaboration.

Key Points: AI Impact Summit 2026 to Reshape Global AI Discourse

  • Reshape global AI discourse
  • Deepen India-Nigeria collaboration
  • Amplify Global South voices
  • Showcase AI in agriculture, healthcare
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AI Impact Summit 2026 to reshape global AI discourse, deepen Nigeria-India collaboration: Envoy

India's AI Impact Summit aims to ensure inclusive AI development, deepen Nigeria-India ties, and amplify Global South voices in governance.

"ensure artificial intelligence becomes a tool for inclusive development rather than a driver of global inequality - High Commissioner Abhishek Singh"

New Delhi, Feb 16

High Commissioner of India to Nigeria Abhishek Singh said the India-AI Impact Summit would reshape global AI discourse, will deepen relations with Nigeria and benefit Africa as well as the Global South, a new report has said.

The report from Nigeria-based NAN news cited the envoy saying the summit would help ensure artificial intelligence becomes a tool for inclusive development rather than a driver of global inequality, benefiting Nigeria, Africa and the wider Global South.

Singh said the summit would amplify Global South voices in AI governance while addressing key concerns such as data sovereignty, employment disruption and the widening digital divide affecting developing economies, the report added.

He highlighted the summit's core theme, Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya-welfare for all, happiness for all, noting that they reflect shared aspirations between India, Nigeria and other African countries.

The approach mirrors India's earlier sharing of digital public goods, offering Nigerian developers, start-ups and public institutions opportunities to build AI solutions at lower cost.

Singh said the summit will showcase practical AI applications in agriculture, healthcare, education, energy and climate resilience, aligning with Nigeria's development and digital transformation priorities.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it is a matter of great pride that people from across the world are coming to India for the summit.

The Expo will be held from February 16 to 20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit, at the same venue. Spread across 10 arenas covering more than 70,000 square metres, it will bring together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, Union Ministries, state governments, and international partners.

Policy makers on Friday, at the event, said that the first step toward AI‑led prosperity must begin with education and foundational skill reforms.

The event will also feature 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan, and African countries.

- IANS

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Priya S
Fantastic initiative! The focus on agriculture, healthcare, and education is spot on. These are the sectors where AI can have the most immediate and positive impact for common people in India and Nigeria. Hope the solutions are affordable and scalable.
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David E
As someone in the tech space, I'm cautiously optimistic. The principles sound great, but the real test will be in execution. Data sovereignty and the digital divide are massive challenges. Hope this summit leads to concrete, actionable frameworks and not just talk.
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Rohit P
PM Modi is right to feel proud. The world coming to India for an AI summit shows how far we've come in the tech domain. The 13 country pavilions, including so many European nations, is impressive. Jai Hind!
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Shreya B
I completely agree with the policymakers about starting with education reform. We can build all the AI in the world, but if our youth aren't equipped with the right foundational skills, we'll just be consumers, not creators. This is the most critical point in the whole article.
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Varun X
Deepening ties with Nigeria and Africa makes perfect strategic sense. We have similar developmental challenges and a huge young population. Collaborating on AI for climate resilience and energy is a forward-looking move. More power to the Global South!

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