Meet Ranvir Sachdeva, 8, youngest keynote speaker at India AI Impact Summit 2026
PTC News Desk: New Delhi witnessed a special moment at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 when eight-year-old Ranvir Sachdeva became the youngest keynote speaker in the event’s history. Recognised as a young technologist and global author, Ranvir impressed the audience with his thoughts on artificial intelligence and India’s future in technology.
During his speech, he spoke about linking ancient Indian philosophy with modern technology and explained India’s unique approach to AI and innovation. He also shared an example of an Indian AI model he helped develop, describing how it can contribute to India’s economy and spread awareness about AI across the country.
#WATCH | Delhi: At #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026, Ranvir Sachdeva, Child Prodigy, Technologist, Global Author says, "I'm here as the youngest keynote speaker at the India AI Impact Summit. I'm talking about how I'm linking ancient Indian philosophies to modern-day technologies. I'm… pic.twitter.com/e3OGgtxyDK — ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2026
Despite being so young, Ranvir spoke confidently about advanced topics like building homegrown AI systems and achieving technological self-reliance. His speech was widely appreciated on social media, with many praising his confidence, clarity, and vision.
The summit gathered policymakers, tech experts, and industry leaders to discuss India’s rising role in artificial intelligence and new technologies.
- With inputs from agencies
