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As policymakers, technologists and industry leaders gathered in the capital for the much-anticipated AI Impact Summit 2026, conversations on the ground appeared to drift away from algorithms and innovation to far more immediate concerns: queues,\u00a0crowds\u00a0and connectivity.\u00a0<\/p>
Hosted at\u00a0Bharat Mandapam, the summit drew a large turnout, reflecting India\u2019s growing interest in artificial intelligence and its real-world applications. But for many attendees, the experience of navigating the venue became as much a talking point as the technology being\u00a0showcased\u00a0inside.\u00a0<\/p>
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Visuals shared by\u00a0PTI\u00a0<\/i>showed packed entry gates and bustling corridors, with participants waiting in long lines to access sessions and exhibition areas. The sheer scale of the gathering underscored AI\u2019s surging popularity, while also exposing the logistical challenges of hosting such high-demand events.\u00a0<\/p>
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Online commentary from participants quickly turned wry. A satirical \u201clist of prohibited items\u201d \u2014 circulated widely on social media \u2014 joked that visitors should arrive \u201cempty handed,\u201d leave laptops behind at a \u201ctech event,\u201d and avoid even \u201csharp questions\u201d during panel discussions.\u00a0<\/p>
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list of India AI Impact Summit Prohibited Items<\/p>
> bags ( come empty handed )<\/p>
> car keys ( park the car and throw away the keys )<\/p>
> laptops ( it\u2019s not necessary to bring a laptop to a tech event )<\/p>
> earbuds ( listening is optional )<\/p>