The AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) was pleased to participate in key discussions hosted by the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. AIAPI joined policymakers, UN leaders, technology experts, civil society representatives, and private-sector stakeholders at two critical roundtable sessions.
High-Level Roundtable on Enabling Trustworthy AI Ecosystems in Asia
AIAPI attended a high-level roundtable co-hosted by ASPI and United Nations in India to explore pathways for building trustworthy AI ecosystems throughout Asia on the 16th of February. The session convened diverse stakeholders; such as government officials, AI startups, representatives from global technology platforms, multilateral institutions, and civil society. It had the shared objective of strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust in AI deployment.
Kelly Forbes, AIAPI President, joined distinguished leaders including:
- Amandeep Gill, Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy, UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies
- Mahaveer Singhvi, Additional Secretary, New Emerging and Strategic Technologies Division, Ministry of External Affairs, India
- Wilson L. White, Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google
- Stefan Priesner, UN Resident Coordinator, India
- Akshay Mathur, Senior Director, Asia Society Policy Institute
- Rorry Daniels, Managing Director, Asia Society Policy Institute
Participants delved into challenges and opportunities in AI governance, sharing perspectives on how responsible AI practices can uplift communities and prevent harms. The convergence of public, private, and international voices underscored that fostering ethical, inclusive AI requires not only strong governance frameworks but active multi-sector collaboration.
Expert Roundtable on AI Trust & Safety Metrics
On the 17th of February, AIAPI joined an expert roundtable convened by ASPI focusing on the development of common frameworks and metrics to measure the trustworthiness and safety of AI systems in Asia.
This session brought together leading AI policy thinkers, digital platform representatives, legal and technology law specialists, and technology innovators to discuss how metrics for trust and safety can be grounded in both global shared values and regional priorities. Experts explored practical approaches to assessing AI deployment outcomes, risks, and societal impacts. The discussions represent a foundational step toward harmonized AI governance that acknowledges and respects cultural and regulatory diversity across Asian contexts.
The dialogue also highlighted the importance of evidence-based frameworks that help policymakers, businesses, and communities evaluate AI systems on fairness, accountability, and social benefit on top of technical performance.
Looking Ahead
AIAPI is honored to have joined these meaningful conversations at the India AI Impact Summit and remains committed to advancing AI that is trustworthy, safe, and inclusive throughout Asia. These engagements reinforce our belief that responsible AI adoption isn’t just a technological challenge, it’s a collective journey that spans sectors and borders.
We look forward to continuing collaboration with partners across the region as we work toward frameworks and practices that ensure AI is a force for good.
