India's AI Summit opening in New Delhi marred by long queues, confusion

Visitors crowd to enter a hall at a venue for India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India, February 16, 2026. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

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NEW DELHI, Feb 16 - India's AI Impact Summit, ⁠an event meant to showcase the country's technology ambitions, faced a wave of ‌online criticism on its opening day on Monday as attendees reported long queues, overcrowding and organizational lapses at the New Delhi venue.