Pre Summit Event AI Impact Summit 2026: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu hosted the Pre Summit Event, AI Impact Summit 2026, opening a new chapter in India–Nepal cooperation on artificial intelligence. Instead of focusing solely on technology, the session emphasized how AI can support communities, empower learners and broaden opportunities across both countries.
Reimagining AI Through a Regional Lens
The discussions positioned AI not just as a tool for efficiency, but as a catalyst for shared regional development.
Speakers explored how AI resources, training and infrastructure could be co-created to benefit border regions, rural districts and public institutions.
The International Telecommunication Union reports that over 2.6 billion people worldwide still lack meaningful digital access.
This reality shaped many of the conversations: AI must work with communities, not around them.
Key themes explored at the event included:
- AI-assisted teaching tools for multilingual education
- Joint digital skilling programs between India and Nepal
- Co-development of open AI research projects
- Strengthening trust, transparency and responsible AI governance
These priorities also reflect growing demand for Artificial Intelligence insights and regionally rooted AI innovation in India.
Preparing for a Landmark AI Impact Summit in 2026
Unlike previous editions, the 2026 summit aims to highlight how emerging economies can build AI ecosystems suited to their cultural and developmental needs- not merely adopt global models.
For India and Nepal, this Pre Summit Event acted as the foundation for drafting practical, inclusive AI pathways.
A recent Brookings Institution analysis notes that regional alliances accelerate digital readiness far faster than isolated national initiatives.
This reinforces the significance of India–Nepal collaboration ahead of the summit.
A Moment Worth Sharing
If you know policymakers, educators or AI practitioners tracking South Asia’s digital evolution, pass this story forward. Regional AI partnerships like this shape the future more deeply than technology alone.
Pre Summit Event for AI Impact Summit 2026 marks India-Nepal collaboration on AI-driven development