New Delhi: High delegate enthusiasm has prompted an extension of the AI Expo at the India AI Summit until 8 pm from Wednesday, Digital India CEO Akhil Kumar announced. However, access to the Bharat Mandapam venue stays restricted through Thursday due to VIP movements, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence
Modi on Wednesday shared his thoughts on India’s transformative potential and the role the country can play in the AI revolution. “We are not just nurturing talent, but we are building the infrastructure, policy ecosystem and skills base required for India to move from participating in the AI revolution to shaping it,” he said in an interview.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday apologised for the difficulties faced by attendees on the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit, even as Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Modi government for the “utter chaos and rank mismanagement”.
Delegates attending the conference at Bharat Mandapam will have to vacate the convention area by 4.30 pm as the Prime Minister will host dinner for state guests and business leaders post 6 pm.
“Delegates can move to the expo area after vacating the convention area. Exit will be only through Gate 4 throughout the day,” Kumar said.
Delegates will be allowed to enter from Gate 4 from 8 am onwards for drop-offs by cars or cabs. Gate 10 will be operational for entry from 8 am to 4:30 pm for delegates arriving by Metro.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the main summit on February 19 and there will be restricted entry in the morning hours during the inaugural session.
“Expo area will open for all delegates from 11 am onward on February 19, including the media centre in Hall 1,” Kumar said.