Global Leaders Gather in New Delhi for Safer Internet Day 2026
World leaders, technology experts, and policy makers have convened in New Delhi to mark Safer Internet Day 2026, as digital safety and online governance take center stage amid growing global concern over cyber risks. The event is being highlighted by the Global CyberPeace Summit, which aims to promote a safer, more inclusive, and accountable digital environment.
This year’s discussions are strongly focused on child safety online, digital rights, and cross-border cooperation to combat cybercrime. With children and teenagers spending more time online than ever before, speakers emphasized the urgent need for stronger safeguards against online exploitation, misinformation, and harmful content.
Indian officials, hosting the summit, described the gathering as a reflection of the country’s expanding role in shaping global digital policy. They stressed the importance of balancing innovation with responsibility, ensuring that the internet remains a space for opportunity without compromising user safety or privacy.
International delegates highlighted the challenges posed by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and encrypted platforms. While these tools offer significant benefits, experts warned that they also create new avenues for abuse if not governed effectively. Calls for shared standards and transparent digital governance featured prominently in the discussions.
Technology companies participating in the summit outlined new initiatives aimed at improving content moderation, enhancing parental controls, and strengthening data protection. Civil society groups, meanwhile, urged governments to ensure that safety measures do not come at the cost of freedom of expression or digital inclusion.
Safer Internet Day 2026 comes at a time when cyber threats are increasingly interconnected across borders. Speakers repeatedly emphasized that no single country can address these challenges alone, making international cooperation essential.
As the summit continues, participants hope the conversations in New Delhi will translate into concrete actions and global frameworks that make the digital world safer—especially for children—while preserving the open and innovative spirit of the internet.
