Chapman University Hosts AI Impact Summit at Request of Indian Government

The university's Argyros College of Business & Economics welcomed business and community leaders for the event.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:23pm

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Chapman University's Argyros College of Business & Economics hosted an AI Impact Summit in collaboration with the Government of India and the Consulate General of India in Los Angeles. The university was selected to host a pre-summit preview to the Global AI Impact Summit that the Indian government is hosting in New Delhi in the coming weeks. The event featured presentations from AI startup founders, faculty research panels, and a keynote address by a member of Google's Applied AI team.

Why it matters

Chapman University's selection to host this pre-summit event highlights the university's reputation as one of the most innovative in the U.S. The summit provided a platform for the Indian government to engage with the local business community and showcase advancements in AI technology.

The details

The AI Impact Summit featured presentations from AI startup founders Dinesh Kulkarni of Starlight Solutions, Cem Cizem of StarQuiz, and Raj Singh of Purpose.app. Chapman faculty members including Dr. Sarah Bana, Dr. Seth Benzell, Dr. Jonathan Hersh, and Dr. Erik Linstead participated in a research panel moderated by Vice President of Research Dr. Martina Nieswandt. The keynote address was delivered by Jay Cherian from Google's Applied AI team.

  • The AI Impact Summit took place on January 30, 2026.
  • The Global AI Impact Summit hosted by the Government of India is scheduled for a few weeks later in February 2026 in New Delhi.

The players

Chapman University Argyros College of Business & Economics

The business school at Chapman University, which was selected to host the pre-summit preview event for the Indian government.

Government of India

The Indian government, which requested Chapman University to host the pre-summit preview event for its upcoming Global AI Impact Summit.

Dr. K. J. Srinivasa

The Consul General of India in Los Angeles, who attended the event as the chief guest.

Jay Cherian

A member of the Google Applied AI team, who delivered the keynote address at the event.

Aria Alahmad

A Chapman University business student and the president of the university's Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) student chapter, who introduced Adjunct Professor Yatri Shukla.

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What they’re saying

“Chapman University was one of the few Universities globally to be selected to host a Pre-Summit preview to the Global AI Impact Summit the Government on India is hosting in a few weeks this February in New Delhi.”

— Aria Alahmad, Chapman University Business Student and SME (Society for Manufacturing Engineers) Chapman Student Chapter President

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery Employee

What’s next

The Global AI Impact Summit hosted by the Government of India is scheduled for a few weeks later in February 2026 in New Delhi.

The takeaway

Chapman University's selection to host this pre-summit event for the Indian government highlights the university's reputation as one of the most innovative in the U.S. and its growing role in facilitating international collaboration on emerging technologies like AI.