India AI Impact Summit 2026 runs smoothly after opening-day chaos

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologised for the difficulties faced by attendees on the opening day, describing the turnout as “phenomenal” and promising a smoother experience moving forward.

New Delhi: A day after complaints of chaos at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, organisers implemented corrective measures throughout Tuesday to ease congestion and improve coordination.

Complaints about long queues and overcrowding were minimal, as additional staff were deployed to address issues on the ground. Organisers also assured attendees that operations would continue to improve over the remaining days, with sustained participation from Big Tech companies and international leaders.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also apologised for the difficulties faced by attendees on the opening day, describing the turnout as “phenomenal” and promising a smoother experience moving forward.

He added that a dedicated war room is now operational to resolve any issues in real time. The opening day on Monday the heavy footfall resulted in confusion and long queues.

Separately, Delhi Police stated that more than 4,000 AI-enabled cameras and over 15,000 security personnel have been deployed to maintain discreet surveillance and monitor suspected troublemakers during the event.