AI for health in practice: local voices at the India AI impact summit 2026

Key Points

• To explore the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and its impact on policy in India.
• Gathering of industry leaders, technology CEOs, policymakers, clinicians, and researchers at a major summit
• Discussion and presentations on AI applications in health over a six-day period
• Insights shared on the importance of local voices in AI development
• Increase in discussions around AI's potential in healthcare
• Emphasis on the necessity of involving local voices in shaping AI policies
• Recognition of India's position as a leader in AI discussions within the Global South

Abstract