The AI Impact Summit will kick off at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam from tomorrow, inviting not only the top brass of the tech world but also some of the biggest global leaders like Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Positioned as the first AI summit in the Global South, the event will see more than 2 million people attend. Here’s everything we know about preparations for a smooth summit.
How is Delhi preparing for the AI Impact Summit?
Government officials are making arrangements for smoother traffic flow during the days of the summit, especially to make it easier for students to attend the big event, PTI reported. Meanwhile, guests will be able to register for the summit using the DigiYatra app or by scanning their QR code on the India AI Impact Summit app at various entry points.
“We are making sure that we are recycling some of the infrastructure that they have created there for waste management so that we are also able to achieve the zero waste conference given that there will be more than 2,000,000 during that time,” a MeitY official was quoted as saying by the agency.
CBSE exams are also coming up and to ensure smooth traffic, the Delhi Police has agreed with school principals to issue pass cards to students so that they don’t face any problems while traveling for exams.
The government will also launch a special 24-hour program from 8am on February 16 to collect pledges for responsible use of AI.
Car parking arrangements have been made at nearby places like Delhi Zoo, National Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as per the category of participants. A shuttle will also be available to take attendees to and from the venue.
However, government officials stressed the need to use public transport, especially the metro, which is located near Gate 10 Pragati Maidan. Entry to the top will be through Gate 4 Pragati Maidan.
There will be food stalls inside, while Swiggy and Zepto are also allowed to open shops inside. In view of the expected high footfall, the government has also asked telecom operators to optimize their network near the Bharat Mandapam to ensure smooth access to mobile networks and data services.
When is the AI Impact Summit? Who can register?
The AI Impact Summit is being held from February 16 to 20 at the Bharat Mandapam. Registration for the AI Impact Summit is free and anyone can register on the summit’s official website.
Soon after registration, visitors will receive a QR code to enter the event, which will allow them access on all days except February 19. Notably, PM Modi will hold a formal launch ceremony on February 19, followed by a high-level CEO roundtable with world’s top industry leaders.