Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi, calls for shared responsibility in digital trust and safety

New Delhi, February 10. The Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 concluded its two-day deliberations in New Delhi on February 9, underscoring that trust and safety in the digital ecosystem is a collective responsibility involving governments, institutions, industry and individual internet users.

Held on February 8-9 at the United Services Institution of India (USI), the summit brought together policymakers, law enforcement agencies, defence leaders, technology companies, academics, civil society groups and citizens, aiming to move global discussions on cyber resilience from policy intent to on-ground implementation. The event was organised ahead of Safer Internet Day on February 10.

Opening the summit on February 8, speakers highlighted the deep integration of digital systems into governance, security, business and everyday life. Major Vineet Kumar, Founder and Global President of CyberPeace, said that trust and safety must become part of daily conversations rather than remaining a top-down policy exercise. He emphasised community-driven initiatives such as hackathons, first responder programmes and youth-led innovation as examples of action-oriented cyber resilience.

Offering a global perspective, Suresh Yadav, Co-Chair of the COP29 Presidency and Senior Director at the Commonwealth Secretariat, warned that cyber fraud has evolved into an organised business. He stressed the need for widespread digital, cyber and AI literacy, adding that India’s young and skilled workforce could play a pivotal role in advancing global cyber peace.

Former IPS officer SN Pradhan, Global CEO and Chief Mentor at CyberPeace, noted that virtually all crimes today have a digital footprint. He said cyber resilience is no longer optional but a basic life skill, urging individuals to take personal responsibility for their digital security. Gaurav Gupta from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) echoed the need for citizen participation, stating that digital solutions developed in India increasingly have global relevance.

The first day also saw the formal launch of the Global CyberPeace Summit framework, alongside practical sessions on malware analysis, critical infrastructure protection, industrial control systems and live technology demonstrations focused on real-world cyber threats.

On February 9, discussions shifted towards operationalising trust and safety at scale, with a focus on children, parents, first responders and frontline security personnel. A major highlight was the E-Raksha Trust & Safety programme, which positioned cyber safety as an experiential, action-driven movement rather than a purely academic exercise. Speakers stressed that awareness must translate into mindset and behavioural change, particularly among young internet users.

Participants noted that cyber safety cannot rest solely with parents, teachers or policymakers, as students themselves are increasingly emerging as early adopters of safe digital practices. Sessions emphasised building trust, reducing fear and encouraging open conversations around online risks.

The day also featured technology sessions and live demonstrations, including a Cloudflare-led developer and buildathon track showcasing AI-first, scalable platforms for trust and safety solutions, particularly for India and the Global South. Separate ‘iSAFE: CyberPeace First Responder’ sessions trained security guards and supervisors on identifying cyber risks, handling fraud, tackling misinformation and responding swiftly to cyber incidents.

The summit drew over 2,000 participants and featured speakers such as Supreme Court advocate Pavan Duggal, Major Sadhna Singh of NITI Aayog, Dalberg advisor Shireen Vakeel and advocate Vaishali Bhagwat, among others.

Several key initiatives were announced, including the launch of the Global Quantum Threat Alliance, an AI Scholarship in collaboration with EC Council, and a Centre of Excellence with CAAR focused on automobile cybersecurity.

Across sessions, a consistent message emerged: awareness alone is insufficient without training, preparedness and confidence to act. The summit laid the groundwork for Safer Internet Day on February 10, reinforcing that online trust and safety must be embedded into everyday digital behaviour.