It’s Official: Bill Gates Exits Delhi AI Summit Without Speech!

It is already known that the Indian government is prestigious holding the ongoing AI summit in Delhi and had invited global leaders to the same. Incidentally, Microsoft chief Bill Gates is one of the special invite to the event and he arrived in India a couple of days ago.

But, Bill Gates will no longer deliver his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, according to an official statement released on Thursday by the Gates Foundation India office.

The announcement was shared through the foundation’s official account, which stated that after careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the summit’s key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be speaking at the event as originally scheduled. No further details were provided about the reason behind the decision.

The foundation clarified that it will continue to participate in the summit. Ankur Vora, President of the Africa and India Offices, will represent the organization and is expected to address the gathering later in the day.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is a major platform bringing together policymakers, technology leaders, innovators, and industry experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on society and economic growth.

While Gates’ absence has drawn attention, the foundation reiterated its commitment to supporting AI driven development initiatives and ongoing collaborations in India and other regions. People are speculating that the presence of Bill Gates name in the recently released Epstein files could be the reason behind his exit now. But this is not official yet.