Over 10,000 security staff, AI surveillance cameras, anti-drone systems and bomb squads deployed at Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan.
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate the summit at 5 PM, with global tech leaders like Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai attending.
Heavy traffic curbs around Pragati Maidan, with commuters advised to use the Delhi Metro and expect delays of up to 90 minutes.
India AI Impact Summit 2026, a 5-day event, will bring together global tech leaders, ministers, companies, startups and good minds. With some big names like PM Modi to OpenAI’s Sam Altman to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, the authorities are deploying an extensive, technology-driven security grid across key venues. The summit is being hosted at Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, with the main AI expo and plenary sessions centred at Bharat Mandapam and the authorities have ensured safety with the AI tools.
SurveyIndia AI Impact Summit 2026: Multi-layered security with AI tools
Security agencies, including the Delhi Police, have deployed AI-assisted surveillance systems to monitor the sprawling venue. More than 10,000 security personnel have been deployed, backed up by paramilitary forces. The area has been divided into several zones and sectors to improve crowd control.
Around Bharat Mandapam, officials have stationed anti-sabotage units, bomb disposal squads, anti-drone systems, and air defence guns. Over 350 AI-powered cameras and hundreds of CCTV units will monitor movement in real time, with senior officers overseeing operations directly.
Entry restrictions may be imposed at specific points based on security assessments. Authorities have advised visitors to arrive early and follow the layered screening protocols.
India AI Impact Summit 2026: What to expect
Along with the security, the summit also promises some of India’s biggest AI showcases. The expo will feature more than 300 curated pavilions structured around three themes, including People, Planet and Progress. As per the authorities, over 600 startups are set to demonstrate solutions already operating at scale, while more than 700 exhibitors are expected to participate daily.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Entry, logistics and public advisory
Registration for the summit is free but mandatory through the official portal, with entry granted via QR code verification and government-issued identification. Specific gates have been designated for access to each venue, and shuttle services will operate from nearby parking hubs due to limited on-site parking.
Medical teams, emergency services, food courts and helpdesks have been set up to manage the expected footfall. Organisers have cautioned that programme timings or access rules may change at short notice in view of security requirements, with updates to be communicated to registered delegates via email.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Traffic Advisory
The authorities have warned against the heavy congestion and strict measures around Central Delhi this week, specifically Pragati Maidan and the C-Hexagon. The Delhi Traffic Police has marked Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg and Purana Quila Road as high-restriction stretches, with intermittent closures for VVIP movement. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the Expo at 5 PM today, delays are likely on Sardar Patel Marg, Akbar Road and Tilak Marg.
Commuters are advised to use the Delhi Metro, especially the Supreme Court station, as parking is limited. Those driving should prefer Ring Road or Outer Ring Road and avoid ITO and Mandi House. Travellers heading to IGI Airport or major railway stations should allow an extra 60–90 minutes.
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