VP Radhakrishnan Meets Meta & Qualcomm Chiefs at India AI Summit 2026

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan met with top global tech leaders, Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The discussions centered on emerging AI solutions, semiconductors, and their relevance to India's expanding digital ecosystem. The summit itself has drawn unprecedented participation, including over 20 Heads of State and 500 global AI leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver the inaugural address, advancing India's vision for inclusive and trusted artificial intelligence.

Key Points: VP Meets Meta AI Chief, Qualcomm CEO at India AI Summit

  • High-level AI discussions in Delhi
  • Focus on India's digital ecosystem & growth
  • Global leaders gather for AI Impact Summit 2026
  • Summit aims for actionable development outcomes
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VP Radhakrishnan meets Chief AI officer of Meta, Qualcomm CEO on sidelines of India AI Impact Summit 2026

VP C.P. Radhakrishnan held key meetings with Meta's Alexandr Wang and Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi.

"The interaction focused on various emerging AI-driven solutions and their potential applications and India's AI growth story - Vice-President's Office"

New Delhi, February 18

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday met with top global technology leaders, including the Chief AI Officer of Meta and the President and CEO of Qualcomm, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.

In a post on X, the Vice-President's office said that Meta's Chief AI Officer, Alexandr Wang, and his team called on the Vice-President at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

The interaction focused on emerging AI-driven solutions, their potential applications, and India's growing AI ecosystem.

"Chief AI officer of Meta, Mr. Alexandr Wang, along with his team, called on the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit 2026. The interaction focused on various emerging AI-driven solutions and their potential applications and India's AI growth story," the post read.

In a separate meeting, Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon, accompanied by members of the company's senior management team, also called on the Vice-President at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.

According to the post, discussions during the meeting with Qualcomm centred on advancements in artificial intelligence and semiconductors, and on their increasing relevance to India's digital ecosystem.

"President and CEO of Qualcomm, Mr. Cristiano Amon, along with members of the company's senior management team, called on the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit 2026. The meeting included discussions on advancements in AI, semiconductors and their growing relevance for India's digital ecosystem," the post read.

The high-level engagements come as India hosts the India AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and technology executives to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and innovation.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 brings together nations and international institutions, reflecting India's focus on multilateral collaboration and the use of AI to address global challenges and unlock new opportunities for shared growth.

India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to 20. It is anchored in three foundational pillars, or 'Sutras': People, Planet and Progress.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday.

The Summit, the first global AI gathering to be hosted in the Global South, has witnessed unprecedented participation, with over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers, and 500 global AI leaders.

Bringing together policymakers, technology companies, innovators, academia, and industry leaders, the Summit seeks to translate global AI deliberations into actionable development outcomes under the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital India initiative.

PM Modi will deliver the inaugural address on February 19, setting the tone for enhanced global cooperation and advancing India's vision for inclusive, trusted, and development-oriented artificial intelligence.

- ANI

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Priya S
Meetings are good, but I hope the focus is on practical outcomes. We need AI solutions for our farmers, small businesses, and healthcare in tier-2/3 cities, not just high-level talks in Delhi.
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Rohit P
Qualcomm's involvement is key for our semiconductor ambitions under the PLI scheme. If we can get more chip design and manufacturing here, it will be a game-changer for 'Make in India'.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, it's inspiring to see India take center stage. The 'People, Planet, Progress' pillars sound promising. Hope the focus on ethics and inclusivity is real and not just buzzwords.
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Vikram M
First global AI summit in the Global South hosted by India! This is a proud moment. It shows our soft power and technical prowess. Waiting for PM Modi's address tomorrow.
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Karthik V
Good step, but we must ensure data sovereignty. When Meta and Qualcomm come, we need strong frameworks so that Indian data is processed in India and benefits our economy directly.

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