PM Modi Meets 16 AI, Deeptech CEOs; Holds 7 Back-To-Back Bilaterals With Global Leaders

Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 17:30 IST

PM Modi leads the AI Impact Summit CEO Roundtable, meeting leaders from five countries and top OpenAI, Qualcomm executives to boost AI collaboration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a roundtable with 16 CEOs of artificial intelligence (AI) and deeptech startups.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a roundtable with 16 CEOs of artificial intelligence (AI) and deeptech startups. PM Modi said discussions at the CEO Roundtable at the AI Impact Summit were insightful and forward-looking and focused on unlocking opportunities for growth. In a post on X, he said it was heartening to see a shared commitment to harnessing AI for progress and sustainable development.

“The CEO Roundtable at the AI Impact Summit brought together various stakeholders from the world of AI, technology and innovation. The discussions were insightful and forward-looking, focused on scaling AI responsibly, strengthening global collaboration and unlocking opportunities for growth,” he said.

Following the industry interaction, the prime minister conducted seven back-to-back bilateral meetings with global leaders and top technology executives, underscoring India’s parallel push on strategic diplomacy and tech leadership.

Among the bilateral talks were meetings with the leaders of Liechtenstein, the Slovak Republic, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius. PM Modi also met the Secretary-General of the United Nations, with conversations expected to have touched on multilateral cooperation, global governance of artificial intelligence, sustainable development priorities, and the role of technology in addressing cross-border challenges.

In addition to government-level engagements, the prime minister also held separate meetings with the chief executives of leading technology companies OpenAI and Qualcomm. These interactions focused on strengthening partnerships in AI innovation, semiconductor development, and research collaborations.

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