Why Dheeraj Sudan & Meenu Hinduja Believe India’s AI Moment Has Finally Arrived

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has officially positioned itself as one of the largest AI gatherings in the world, drawing over 70,000 attendees on Day One alone. Hosted at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the scale, ambition, and energy were unmatched.But beyond the excitement, there were important schedule changes and logistical realities that every attendee must understand.Through insights shared by Dheeraj Sudan and Meenu Hinduja, Co-founders of MHDS Techno Soft, here’s what you need to know before attending February 18th or 19th.First — February 18th saw an early closure of the Main Convention Area at 4:30 PM due to high-level state engagements. However, the AI Expo remained open until 8:00 PM, offering continued networking opportunities.On February 19th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the summit. Morning access will be restricted, with general delegate entry to the Expo and Media Centre starting