At a Google event, CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled the India-America Connect Initiative, a project that will establish new submarine cable routes to strengthen AI connectivity between India, the United States and several locations in the southern hemisphere. Along with this infrastructure expansion, Google is rolling out its largest-ever skills programs, including a Google AI Professional certificate, designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to master and implement AI in their jobs.
AI Summit 2026 Day 3 Agenda
The day’s program highlighted cutting-edge research and industrial collaboration, with the research symposium taking center stage at Bharat Mandapam. IIIT Hyderabad, as a knowledge partner, hosted presentations from leading academics and think tanks, as well as research presentations and poster sessions in the Global South.
Industry-focused sessions took place throughout the day, fostering dialogue between researchers, policymakers and technology leaders. Finalists of the AI by HER – Global Impact Challenge presented their solutions at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, highlighting applications of AI addressing real-world challenges. Lectures, panel discussions and panel discussions were held at Bharat Mandapam, Sushma Swaraj Bhawan and Dr Ambedkar International Centre.
Focus on youth and responsible AI
Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of responsible innovation, saying: “It’s a great tool. It should be used for the benefit of humans.” He urged participants to transform technical discussions into concrete solutions that can impact society.
The day is expected to conclude with a summit dinner at Bharat Mandapam, although access details remain unconfirmed, reflecting India’s continued drive to combine research excellence with applied AI solutions at scale.