On the third day of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Akhil Kumar, the Managing Director and CEO of Digital India, announced that due to the overwhelming enthusiasm from attendees, the AI Expo area will remain open until 8 PM on Wednesday, February 18. However, due to security protocols and the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, entry for delegates will be restricted until Thursday, February 19. This five-day summit, inaugurated by the Prime Minister at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, features 600 startups and pavilions from 13 countries, attracting leaders and delegates from over 100 nations worldwide.