AI Summit Buzz: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's Noticeable Absence

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was notably absent from the India AI Impact Summit due to health issues following extensive travel. Vishal Dhupar, NVIDIA's regional director, announced Jay Puri would lead the delegation. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized Huang’s choice was personal and acknowledged NVIDIA's ongoing investments in India.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 18-02-2026 07:25 IST | Created: 18-02-2026 07:25 IST
AI Summit Buzz: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's Noticeable Absence
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NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, was a noticeable absence at the India AI Impact Summit, causing quite a stir. According to Vishal Dhupar, NVIDIA's managing director for South Asia, Huang fell unwell after weeks of intense travel. Jay Puri has stepped in to lead the tech giant's delegation at the event.

Addressing speculations surrounding Huang's canceled visit, India's IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, clarified that participation was a personal choice. Huang had informed organizers about his health concerns and deputed a senior executive in his place to represent NVIDIA in New Delhi.

The summit, a major global AI gathering, attracted policymakers, industry leaders, and tech experts. Despite Huang's absence, discussions focus on AI innovation, governance, and practical applications, with NVIDIA committing to significant investments in India's AI infrastructure.

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