Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and a proud son of India, has arrived in the national capital ahead of the highly anticipated AI Impact Summit 2026. Taking to social media shortly after landing, Pichai posted a simple yet heartfelt message: "Nice to be back," signaling his excitement for what promises to be a landmark event in global tech discussions.

The summit, hosted at Bharat Mandapam from February 16-20, is organized under the IndiaAI Mission by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Pichai is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on February 20 at 9:30 AM, where he will explore how AI can transition from experimental labs to real-world applications, particularly in bolstering India's digital public infrastructure. This visit also included a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting India's growing stature as a global AI hub—currently ranking third worldwide in AI competitiveness.

Pichai won't be the only star. The event features a powerhouse lineup, including Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Reliance Industries' Mukesh Ambani. Discussions will cover AI ethics, scalability, sustainability, and governance, with over 110 countries participating to shape AI's role in the Global South. Google timed the announcement of its I/O 2026 dates—May 19-20—for maximum buzz, positioning this summit as a teaser for upcoming innovations in accessible AI tools.

India's hosting of this "world's largest AI summit" underscores its "Sarvajana Hitaya" vision—AI for universal welfare. Examples like UPI's payment revolution show how homegrown tech can scale globally, and experts see this event driving investments, policy reforms, and planet-friendly AI adoption amid rapid growth. As Pichai returns to his roots, all eyes are on the outcomes that could redefine AI's impact on billions. Stay tuned for live updates from the summit.