India AI Impact Summit 2026 – Day 3: Expo Extension, Global Participation, and On-Ground Scrutiny

Day 3 at Bharat Mandapam saw a mix of strong global engagement, operational announcements, and one high-profile controversy on the expo floor.

With thousands of delegates in attendance and participation from more than 100 countries, the summit continued to demonstrate its international scale. Organisers confirmed that the India AI Impact Expo will be extended through 21 February due to high public demand and visitor turnout.

Emergent continued its participation on Day 3, engaging with enterprise leaders and ecosystem stakeholders across discussions focused on scalable AI systems, orchestration layers, and production-ready deployment frameworks. Conversations increasingly centered on execution and infrastructure rather than high-level vision.

Here is what defined Day 3.

Key Takeaways from Day 3

• The India AI Impact Expo has been officially extended by one additional day, now running through 21 February, due to strong visitor response.

• International participation continued to expand, with multiple country delegations active across policy and innovation tracks.

• A university exhibitor was asked to vacate its stall following scrutiny over a robotics demonstration that was alleged to have misrepresented original development claims.

• Sessions increasingly focused on actionable implementation frameworks rather than policy positioning alone.

• Expo engagement remained high, reinforcing public and enterprise interest in applied AI use cases.

Expo Extension Confirmed Amid High Turnout

Organisers announced on Day 3 that the India AI Impact Expo would be extended by one day. The decision followed strong footfall and sustained engagement across exhibition halls.

The expo features more than 800 exhibitors and over a dozen international country pavilions. Demonstrations span agriculture technology, financial services automation, healthcare AI systems, manufacturing intelligence, and climate solutions.

The extension reflects significant on-ground interest in practical AI applications beyond keynote discussions.

Controversy Over Robotics Exhibit

Day 3 also saw a notable incident when officials directed a university participant to vacate its expo space after concerns were raised regarding the originality of a robotics demonstration.

The issue drew attention to authenticity standards and transparency expectations at global AI forums. Organisers reinforced that technology showcased at the summit must accurately represent ownership and development claims.

The development became one of the most widely discussed moments of the day.

Implementation and Infrastructure Take Priority

Panel sessions on Day 3 leaned heavily toward operational realities:

• AI infrastructure readiness

• Compute access and scaling

• Data governance models

• Responsible deployment frameworks

• Enterprise-grade AI integration

Enterprise representatives and ecosystem participants discussed what it takes to move from pilot programs to sustained AI integration across large systems.

Emergent’s presence during these sessions focused on production-grade AI execution and orchestration, aligning with the day’s broader emphasis on practical deployment.

Conclusion

Day 3 of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 demonstrated that large-scale AI events are no longer just about vision statements and announcements.

The extension of the expo, continued global participation, and enforcement of authenticity standards highlighted the maturity of the ecosystem. The focus has clearly shifted toward implementation, infrastructure, and accountability.

With Days 4 and 5 ahead, attention is expected to move toward deeper sector-specific applications, investment discussions, and measurable partnership outcomes.

We move next to Day 4 coverage.