Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of how children learn, think and create. Across the world, young minds are not just using technology but also speaking about it, building it and inspiring others. One such inspiring moment took place in India when a young student stepped onto a global stage usually reserved for scientists and industry leaders. Meet 8-year-old Ranvir Sachdeva. He has become the youngest keynote speaker at the India’s AI Impact Summit 2026.
Here are all the details about 8-year-old Ranvir Sachdeva at India’s AI Summit 2026:
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 was a five-day global event held from 16 to 20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. It brought together experts, researchers, government leaders, industry professionals and students to explore how Artificial Intelligence can improve everyday life. Key discussions focused on using AI in education, healthcare, agriculture, climate action and smart city planning. The summit aimed to promote responsible AI development and global cooperation so that technology benefits people across all regions. Amid the presence of global technology CEOs, policymakers and industry leaders at India’s AI Impact Summit 2026, an 8-year-old coder drew significant attention. Ranvir Sachdeva became the youngest person to address the summit.
Who is Ranvir Sachdeva – India’s Youngest Keynote Speaker at AI Summit?
Ranvir is a technologist (AI), global author, and TEDx speaker known for simplifying complex AI concepts into child-friendly, relatable narratives. Ranvir previously made history as the youngest TEDx speaker on technology and innovation (artificial intelligence) when he was just 6 years old. In addition, his name is listed in the Asia Book of Records, and he is the youngest TEDx speaker in Asia. As per the various media reports, he was a student at The Ardee School, Delhi.
What did Ranvir say at the Summit?
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Ranvir spoke about the growing importance of artificial intelligence. Ranvir addressed an audience of scientists, technology experts, policymakers, innovators and students from India and around the world, sharing his thoughts on how AI can help young learners and shape tomorrow’s world. His keynote highlighted how children are growing up in a digital age where technology is part of everyday life. Ranvir spoke about the importance of learning AI responsibly and creatively, encouraging young students to explore coding, robotics and problem-solving skills. He also emphasised how AI can support education by making learning more interactive and accessible for children everywhere.
In an interview at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Ranvir said, “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 also covering the different approaches with which the rest of the nations are building AI. I’m talking about how India is building AI with it. I’m sharing my own use case of an Indian AI model just released and how I’m contributing to India’s GDP and driving AI literacy with it.”
Ranvir’s keynote symbolised a shift in how the world views young innovators. His participation showed that children are not just future users of technology but active thinkers who can contribute to global conversations today.
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