India AI Impact Summit 2026: Pre-Event Briefing for US Congressmen and Tech CEOs held in Seattle
If you think AI is just about robots taking our jobs or writing bad poetry, think again. The India AI Impact Summit 2026’s Seattle curtain-raiser proved that when Indian diplomats, US Congressmen, and Silicon Valley’s finest converge, the real conversation is about people, planet, and, yes, progress—not just panic. Watching Adam Smith, Michael Baumgartner, and a who’s who of Seattle tech CEOs wrestle with the ‘seven chakras’ of global AI cooperation was like watching a high-stakes intellectual hackathon, complete with PowerPoints that promise to save the world—or at least the IT budget.
The Seattle briefing, hosted by the Consulate General of India, wasn’t just a diplomatic meet-and-greet. It positioned India’s AI ambitions firmly at the intersection of human capital, climate resilience, and digital inclusion—core themes for the upcoming global summit in New Delhi. With a focus on agritech, digital infrastructure, and the democratization of AI resources, the event offered a sneak peek into India’s blueprint for leveraging AI as a force for social good. As the first in a series of high-profile US briefings ahead of the main summit, it set the stage for a dialogue that’s as much about responsible innovation as it is about economic growth. Expect a lot more buzz—and maybe a few more chatbots—before February 2026[1][3][5].
