A delegation from City Montessori School, Lucknow (CMS), comprising Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon (CMS Manager), Ms Sushama Rajkumar (Dean, Cambridge Campuses), Ms Shraddha Teli (Head – Strategic Partnerships), and Mr Shobhit Kanchan (AI & Robotics Analyst) participated in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from 16 to 19 February. This global gathering brought together policymakers, innovators, industry experts, and educators from across the world to deliberate on the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in shaping industry, economy, education, and society.
Deliberations underscored a central question: Are students prepared to lead in an AI-driven world?
Reflecting on the experience, CMS Manager Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon shared, “For City Montessori School, AI literacy is foundational. Discussions at the AI Summit emphasised the integration of AI literacy across school education, strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving, and equipping educators to adopt AI responsibly in classrooms.”
City Montessori School, Lucknow Delegation led by CMS Manager Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon at India AI Impact Summit 2026.
The summit highlighted how AI is influencing the way humans learn, work, and solve challenges, and the urgent need to prepare future generations for an AI-driven world.
Discussions emphasised AI literacy as a foundational competency and highlighted the importance of reimagining teaching practices, strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and equipping educators with the tools and understanding necessary to integrate technology effectively into classrooms.
AI application demonstrations illustrated how intelligent systems can support personalised learning, assist teachers in assessment and planning, and enhance student engagement.
Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon also shared that “The Summit was not only an opportunity to observe global innovations but also to reflect on how AI developments can be meaningfully adapted within school education. The insights gained will inform our future initiatives in curriculum enrichment, teacher professional development, and technology integration across CMS campuses.”
Participation in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 global forum reinforces CMS’s commitment to aligning academic frameworks with emerging technologies so that our students stay equipped with the knowledge and real-world application of skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The objective remains clear: to prepare students not only to adapt to Artificial Intelligence, but to lead in the age of AI, with a commitment to serve society and solve real-world problems responsibly, ethically, and creatively.