Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will not attend India AI summit next week, company confirms
Citing unexpected circumstances, the company said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will not attend the India AI Summit next week. Here’s the full story.
Nvidia Corp on Saturday confirmed that its CEO Jensen Huang will not attend the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi next week. According to Reuters report, Huang was scheduled to speak to the media on February 17, but he had to cancel it due to unexpected circumstances.
“Due to unexpected circumstances, Jensen Huang will not participate in the India AI Impact Summit,” Nvidia’s Indian media agency MSL told reporters without providing further details.
Huang’s absence is notable, as he was expected to be one of the biggest attractions of the summit. Nevertheless, the event is still set to bring together top technology leaders, policy makers and heads of state from around the world. Here’s everything you need to know.
India AI Summit: World leaders and tech leaders in one place
Despite Huang’s cancellation, the summit will still be a large gathering. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the event, which will run from February 16 to 20. CEOs like Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei are still set to attend along with ministers and heads of state from more than 45 countries.
The confirmed world leaders include President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of Spain Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay and Prime Minister of Mauritius Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam. Representatives of the United Nations and other international organizations will also be present.
The summit is organized around three main ideas – people, planet and progress. The discussion will cover how AI impacts humans and jobs, the environmental impact of the technology, and ways to use AI responsibly. India wants the summit to be more than just a tech show as the country aims to be a platform for practical and ethical conversations about AI.
India AI summit begins next week: Here’s what will happen in 5 days
The summit program is packed. The first day, February 16, will host the India AI Expo, which will bring together startups, innovators and industry leaders. High-level panels and knowledge guides on AI will be launched on 17 February. On February 18, the focus will be on research, with academics and think tanks presenting their findings. On February 19, Prime Minister Modi will lead the formal inauguration ceremony, as well as a CEO roundtable on investments and priorities. The final day, February 20, will host meetings of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) Council and the signing of the Leaders’ Declaration on Responsible AI.
This incident has had an impact on the city. Luxury hotels in New Delhi are booked at full capacity, with top suites costing more than $30,000 per night. The Presidential Suite at Taj Palace, the Top Suite at Oberoi and the Chanakya Suite at ITC Maurya are among the most sought-after rooms.
Even without Huang, the India AI Impact Summit is expected to be one of the most important AI gatherings this year. With countries still racing to finalize AI policies and global agreements, New Delhi is set to become the center of international AI discussions. The ideas, partnerships and agreements emerging here could influence how AI is used and managed around the world for years to come. You can stay connected to India Today for all updates.
