India AI Impact Summit: IT Minister Vaishnaw apologises for Day 1 disruptions; says 70,000 attended on Tuesday

Union minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday apologised to participants who faced inconvenience on the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, saying the turnout was far higher than expected and led to overcrowding and logistical issues.

Speaking at a press conference at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where the summit is being held, Vaishnaw said arrangements had since stabilised, and the event was running more smoothly.