The Aryavarth Express
New Delhi, February 15: With just a day to go for the AI India Impact Summit 2026, anticipation is building across the technology sector as global industry leaders, policymakers and innovators prepare to gather in the national capital.
The summit places India at the forefront of the global Artificial Intelligence conversation, highlighting its expanding role in AI governance and its focus on deploying AI solutions with measurable impact on citizens. The event will bring together global leaders, technology companies, startups and experts to deliberate on AI’s transformative potential for inclusive growth, governance and sustainable development.
Jay Chaudhry Stresses Zero Trust Foundation for AI
Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Chairman and Founder of Zscaler, said meaningful AI adoption must be built on a strong security foundation rooted in zero trust principles.
In a video shared by the Indian Embassy in the United States, Chaudhry said India holds both the talent and the vision to lead the next phase of secure AI adoption. He noted that Zscaler’s engineering teams in India built the company’s cloud security platform, which processes over 500 billion transactions daily, generating data that powers AI systems.
He cautioned that legacy firewall-based security systems are inadequate for AI-driven environments, stressing that zero trust architecture is essential for unlocking AI’s full potential. According to him, India’s future growth will depend on secure AI adoption, and platforms like the summit are key to translating ideas into real-world impact.
Synopsys Leader Calls India a ‘Force Multiplier’
Prith Banerjee, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Synopsys, described India as more than just a market for AI, calling it a “force multiplier” for global AI growth.
He said that as the world’s most populous country, India has the capacity to address critical global challenges ranging from healthcare to mobility. Banerjee added that his session at the summit would focus on AI and machine learning applications in electronic design automation and engineering simulation, and how industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy and healthcare are being transformed by silicon-designed, software-enabled and AI-driven intelligent systems.
He also highlighted Synopsys’ efforts in supporting India’s development of advanced systems, from semiconductor chips to full-scale intelligent platforms.
ElevenLabs Co-Founder Highlights Voice as Future Interface
Mati Staniszewski, Co-Founder of ElevenLabs, said AI is increasingly becoming a tool for inclusive growth and empowerment, with voice emerging as the primary interface for technology.
For a diverse country like India, he noted, AI-powered voice systems can enable seamless interaction across regions, languages and demographics. In sectors such as education and healthcare, human-like voice interfaces can enhance communication while maintaining trust and nuance.
Staniszewski said that by giving voice to technology, AI can narrow the gap between ideation and production, ensuring opportunities remain accessible and affordable.
Zinnov CEO Says India Is Shaping Practical, Human-Centric AI
Pari Natarajan, CEO and Co-Founder of Zinnov, described AI as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine inclusive growth at a global scale, with India playing a defining role.
He said India’s Global Capability Centres, IT services firms, startups and academic institutions are collectively building a strong AI ecosystem. According to him, India’s strength lies in its large talent base familiar with real-world enterprise and government workflows, enabling the development of practical, scalable and human-centric AI solutions.
Natarajan added that if India leads the AI revolution, it is likely to prioritise openness, affordability and inclusivity, ensuring technological progress benefits not just a few but people worldwide.
Focus on Inclusive and Measurable Impact
India’s AI strategy emphasises practical deployment across sectors to improve everyday life and public service delivery. By prioritising user-friendly and widely accessible applications, the country aims to ensure that AI adoption translates into inclusive and measurable public impact.
