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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will not attend India AI Summit next week

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will not attend India AI Summit next week

Nvidia says ‘unforeseen circumstances’ behind Jensen Huang’s India visit cancellation

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has cancelled his India visit ahead of the India AI Impact Summit. NVIDIA says it remains committed, with EVP Jay Puri leading a senior delegation instead.

Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang will not attend the upcoming India AI Impact Summit next week, the company has confirmed. Huang was expected to be one of the most prominent speakers at the event, which is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a brief statement issued on Saturday, Nvidia said Huang would not be travelling to India due to “unforeseen circumstances”.

Why Jensen Huang is not attending the summit

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Huang was scheduled to travel to New Delhi and address the media ahead of the summit. However, Nvidia said the visit has been cancelled at short notice.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jensen Huang is unable to travel to India at this time,” the company said in an email statement. Nvidia did not provide further details on the reason behind the decision.

The development comes just days before the start of the India AI Impact Summit, where senior leaders from technology, government and industry are expected to discuss artificial intelligence policy, infrastructure and innovation.

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Nvidia’s presence at the India AI Impact Summit

While Huang will be absent, Nvidia said it remains fully committed to the summit and India’s growing AI ecosystem. The company confirmed that a senior delegation will attend the event.

According to Nvidia, Executive Vice President Jay Puri will lead the delegation in India. The team will engage with Indian researchers, startups, developers and partners working on AI infrastructure and applications.

The summit is expected to bring together global AI companies and policymakers, with a focus on how India can scale its role in the global artificial intelligence race.

Huang’s planned appearance had drawn attention because of Nvidia’s central role in the global AI boom. The company’s chips are widely used to train and run advanced AI models, making Nvidia a key player in discussions around AI infrastructure and computing power.

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