NDTV will host the inaugural IND.AI Summit in New Delhi on February 18, bringing together global policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in governance, business, and society.

Curated in partnership with Startup Policy Forum, the summit will examine how AI is shaping India’s economic priorities, policy frameworks, and strategic direction. The event aims to address key questions around responsible deployment, governance, and integration of AI into public and private sectors.

The discussions will focus on balancing innovation with accountability as countries worldwide explore the implications of AI. India, in particular, is evaluating how to leverage the technology for economic growth while ensuring public trust and social equity.

A key highlight of the summit will be a special session on AI in governance featuring former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is expected to provide insights into how artificial intelligence is influencing public administration, statecraft, and economic decision-making.

The summit will also address global AI governance and safety concerns, with participation from international experts including Chris Lehane of OpenAI, Stuart Russell of University of California, Berkeley, and James Manyika of Google. Their discussions will position India within the broader global debate on AI accountability, risk management, and international cooperation.

Rahul Kanwal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of NDTV said, “The IND.ai Summit is about the kind of future we are choosing to build. India has the scale, the talent, and the moral imagination to shape how AI serves society – and this Summit is our way of bringing the most credible voices together to define that direction”.

Beyond policy discussions, the event will also examine practical applications of AI across industries. Investors and innovators, including Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst, will explore how AI is transforming investment strategies, innovation cycles, and long-term value creation.

Sessions will cover AI adoption in workplaces, digital public infrastructure, and large-scale deployment of AI technologies. Discussions will highlight how artificial intelligence is influencing productivity, job roles, organisational culture, and decision-making processes, while also showcasing India’s digital public systems as potential global models.

The summit will further feature a dedicated segment on AI sovereignty, examining national autonomy in a connected technological ecosystem and the roles of governments, academia, open-source communities, and private enterprises in managing AI responsibly.

Overall, the IND.AI Summit seeks to highlight artificial intelligence as a transformative societal force shaping power, opportunity, and equity. The event also reflects India’s growing confidence in shaping global conversations on innovation and technology while aligning AI development with national priorities and public purpose.