Attending India AI Summit 2026? Don’t Carry These Items To The Venue Or You Won’t Be Allowed Entry

As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 continues in New Delhi, a detailed advisory issued by Delhi Police on items not allowed inside the venue has drawn attention both on-ground and online.

The notice, displayed at entry points, lists a wide range of personal belongings and electronic devices that visitors are not permitted to carry into the high-security event.
The summit, being held at Bharat Mandapam, has attracted global tech leaders, policymakers and startups. However, alongside discussions on artificial intelligence and innovation, strict entry restrictions have become a talking point among attendees.

What's not allowed inside the summit venue

Security guidelines issued for the AI Impact Summit 2026 outline a wide range of items that visitors cannot carry inside. The advisory urges attendees to cooperate with checks and arrive with minimal belongings.

For quick reference, here's what is not allowed:

• Personal items: Bags, briefcases, umbrellas, cameras, earbuds, thermos flasks and cosmetic items.
• Electronic gadgets: Pen drives, remote controls, wires, digital devices, laser lights and battery-operated gadgets.
• Sharp objects: Knives, scissors, blades, razors and any edged materials.
• Food and beverages: All eatables including water bottles, snacks and packaged food.
• Weapons and tools: Firearms, toy guns, replica weapons, hammers, drills and screwdrivers.
• Hazardous materials: Explosives, flammable items, alcohol, matchboxes, aerosols and disabling chemicals.

Officials clarified that the list is indicative and aimed at maintaining security inside the high-profile international event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the importance of using science and technology for the benefit of society as the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi moved into its second day.

In a post shared in Hindi, he noted that intelligence, rational thinking and sound decision-making help ensure that scientific and technological advancements reach and serve the masses. He said the objective of the summit is to explore ways in which artificial intelligence can be applied for public good.

The Prime Minister also shared a Sanskrit verse emphasising that qualities such as the willingness to listen, careful attention, understanding, reasoning, decision-making and knowledge form the foundation of true intelligence.

During the first day of the summit, Modi reiterated India's commitment to building responsible and inclusive AI while inaugurating the expo. He interacted with startups, researchers and technology leaders who presented AI-driven solutions across sectors. He is scheduled to deliver the inaugural address on February 19, where he is expected to outline India's vision for trusted, inclusive and development-focused artificial intelligence and call for stronger global cooperation.

The summit features participation from 13 countries showcasing collaborative efforts in AI, including delegations from Australia, Japan, Russia, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and several African nations.

More than 300 exhibition spaces and live demonstrations have been set up under three themes - People, Planet and Progress - highlighting AI's potential across diverse sectors. Over 600 promising startups are also taking part, many presenting scalable AI solutions already being implemented in real-world scenarios.