Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pulls out of India AI summit as tech leaders gather in New Delhi

Nvidia CEO Huang won't attend India AI summit next week, company saus

NEW DELHI, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab CEO Jensen Huang will not be travelling to India next week for a India AI Impact Summit, which global technology industry and political leaders are likely to attend, the company said on Saturday. Huang was expected to be one of the biggest attractions at the summit, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. While Huang was due to address the media in New Delhi on Wednesday, the company's media agency in India, MSL, said in an email that he would not be traveling due to "unforseen circumstances." Reporting by Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra Editing by Bernadette Baum Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab

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Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang will skip next week's India AI Impact Summit, surprising industry observers and policymakers. The event aims to showcase India's growing ambitions in artificial intelligence and global technology leadership, reports Reuters. Huang had planned media engagements in New Delhi before the summit's opening ceremony, led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nvidia's India communications agency, MSL, confirmed the cancellation citing "unforeseen circumstances," without providing additional context, per a report by local media National Herald. Global Leaders Still Expected Organizers continue preparations for the Feb. 16-20 gathering, which will host executives, ministers, and researchers from dozens of nations. Leaders including Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Dario Amodei remain scheduled to attend discussions across policy and industry panels, National Herald adds. Huang plays a central role in the AI ecosystem because Nvidia chips power many advanced training workloads worldwide. His decision to stay away removes a high-profile voice from conversations shaping infrastructure, policy direction, and investment priorities. The summit aims to position India as a serious contender in the evolving artificial intelligence landscape. Officials plan sessions focused on compute infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, talent development, and public-private collaboration strategies. Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs To add Benzinga News as your preferred source on Google, click here.