Aizawl, February 5: The Regional AI Pre-Summit Conference 2026, jointly organised by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aizawl, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, was held in Aizawl on Wednesday, bringing together media professionals, students and experts to discuss the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence.
DDK News Director and Regional Director (In-charge), IIMC Aizawl, Nampibou Marinmai, attended the programme as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Marinmai expressed hope that the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 would help explore more effective and responsible uses of AI, while also expanding public awareness and understanding of the technology.
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He highlighted the growth of IIMC Aizawl, noting that its alumni are now working across various parts of the country. He recalled that the institute initially offered only diploma courses, but has since expanded to include master’s degree programmes, with steps underway to introduce PhD-level studies in the future.
On the first day of the conference, eight experts delivered presentations on the theme “AI & Media”, followed by interactive sessions with students, including discussions and question-and-answer segments. The conference will continue on Thursday with further deliberations and hands-on learning sessions focused on practical applications of AI.
The pre-summit conference forms part of a broader national effort to prepare stakeholders for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and to encourage informed, ethical and innovative adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors.
