Ashwini Vaishnaw hails record turnout at world’s ‘biggest AI Summit’

India’s Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said the country’s global AI summit has drawn an overwhelming response, with more than three lakh registrations and packed sessions across the venue. He described the turnout, particularly from young participants, as highly encouraging, noting that interest in artificial intelligence continues to surge.

Speaking to reporters, Vaishnaw said more than 70,000 people had attended the event on Friday alone, adding that the atmosphere among visitors, dignitaries and exhibitors was “palpable”.

At a press briefing at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where the summit is under way, Vaishnaw emphasised the scale of the gathering. "This is the biggest AI Summit in the world. The response was phenomenal. The energy is palpable. We can see the organisation is very smooth now. If anybody has faced any problems yesterday, we apologise for that," he said.

The minister said the government was receptive to suggestions aimed at improving the visitor experience. "Whatever feedback you have, please share with us. We are open-minded. We will make efforts to make the experience smoother and enjoyable for all of you. We have a war room which has been operating since yesterday. My entire team is working hard day and night for this summit," he added.

Vaishnaw reiterated that officials were working continuously to streamline logistics after some participants reported difficulties on the opening day. Nonetheless, he said the strong participation and enthusiasm reflected India’s growing role in the global AI landscape.