Ranvir Sachdeva, an eight-year-old coder, became the youngest keynote speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, speaking to global tech leaders and policymakers at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He discussed the intersection of ancient Indian philosophical thought and modern artificial intelligence, as well as how India’s AI approach differs from that of other nations.
Speaking to the media, Ranvir said his session focused on drawing connections between India’s civilisational knowledge systems and emerging AI technologies. He also discussed how countries are developing AI in different strategic directions, emphasising India’s distinct development model. He also mentioned that he is working with a newly launched Indian AI model to promote AI literacy and contribute to India’s economic growth.
During the summit, he met Google CEO Sundar Pichai and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and later posted photos of their interactions. He previously interacted with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan.Martin attended the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. In 2024, he also met with UN Secretary General António Guterres.
One of his most memorable moments happened in 2023, when he met Apple CEO Tim Cook at the opening of the company’s Delhi store, where he demonstrated his coding abilities at the age of five.
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Ranvir has received recognition beyond tech summits. He received a gold medal as a “Super Presenter” at the 2022 Global Reading Challenge and became the world’s youngest TEDx speaker at the age of six. He reportedly created a prototype rocket concept for Mars exploration that was recognised by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Meanwhile, tomorrow marks the last day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The event was extended until February 21 due to the overwhelming turnout from the Indian audience. The event featured numerous AI technology innovations and was attended by global tech leaders, delegates, and startups.