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AI Summit Chaos: Delhi Event Overwhelmed by Crowds
16 Feb
Summary
- Massive crowds and long queues plagued the AI Impact Summit's opening day.
- Organizers closed venue gates, leaving some attendees and exhibitors locked out.
- Traffic gridlock gripped Delhi due to event security and diversions.
The AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, encountered severe logistical challenges on its inaugural day, February 16, 2026. Despite over 2.5 lakh global registrations, attendees reported immense queues at entry points and exhibition halls. Organizers eventually closed the venue gates as the crowd exceeded capacity, leading to frustration and access issues for some participants.
Exhibitors and attendees alike faced difficulties, with reports of unusual restrictions on items like laptops and keys. The security measures, involving manual scanning, contributed to the delays. The influx of attendees also caused significant traffic disruptions throughout Delhi, necessitating the deployment of over 5,000 traffic personnel to manage diversions and congestion on major routes.
