Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 concludes on Safer Internet Day, emphasises people-centric digital trust

New Delhi, February 10. The Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 concluded on February 10 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, coinciding with Safer Internet Day, bringing to a close three days of intensive global dialogue, capacity building and action-driven collaboration on trust and safety, cyber peace and responsible digital governance.

The summit brought together representatives from governments and parliaments, law enforcement agencies, defence and diplomatic leadership, global technology companies, industry, academia, civil society and citizens. Across sessions, a consistent message emerged: digital trust must place people at the centre, rather than being treated as an afterthought of technology or policy frameworks.

Addressing the gathering, Major Vineet Kumar, Founder and Global President of CyberPeace, said that Safer Internet Day is a reminder that online trust and safety cannot be delivered through regulation alone.

“It must be practised every day by citizens, institutions and governments alike. CyberPeace is about taking conversations from the grassroots to policymakers and ensuring that technology remains safe, responsible and inclusive,” he said.

The final day of the summit underlined that online safety should not be reduced to a symbolic, once-a-year exercise. Speakers stressed the need for cyber safety to translate into everyday digital behaviour, institutional preparedness and shared accountability across the digital ecosystem.

This approach builds on CyberPeace’s sustained pre-summit engagement through initiatives such as the E-Raksha Trust and Safety programmes and grassroots awareness campaigns. These efforts, particularly targeting students and first responders, positioned citizens as active participants in shaping safer online practices. Organisers noted that these initiatives also serve as a lead-up to the upcoming AI Impact Summit 2026, reflecting a longer-term focus on responsible and inclusive technology adoption.

A major highlight of the concluding day was the Global Trust and Safety Plenary, which brought together senior national and international cyber and security leaders. The panel included Lt Gen Rajesh Pant (Retd.), former National Cyber Security Coordinator of India; Navin Kumar Singh, National Cyber Security Coordinator; GK Goswami, Founder Director of the UP State Institute of Forensic Sciences, Lucknow;  Marje Luup, Ambassador of Estonia to India; and Ambassador Raj Shrivastava, Dean of the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, alongside policymakers, defence experts and global technology leaders.

Industry and institutional perspectives were represented by Yolynd Lobo of Google Cloud, Douglas Kramer of Cloudflare and Anil Sahastrabuddhe, who holds leadership roles across national accreditation and education technology bodies. Discussions reflected the growing convergence of policy, technology, education and governance in building digital trust.

Deliberations highlighted the increasing need for international coordination on cyber governance, with speakers noting that cyber threats, AI risks and trust deficits now routinely transcend national borders. Participants emphasised that cybersecurity has evolved beyond a purely technical concern to become a core pillar of national security, economic resilience and public confidence in digital systems.

The plenary and parallel sessions focused on responsible AI and AI safety, cyber diplomacy and internet governance, critical infrastructure resilience, quantum-era cybersecurity and law enforcement cooperation against cybercrime. Trust was repeatedly described as a strategic asset in the digital economy, essential for sustaining long-term digital growth.

Among the key announcements was the launch of the Global Quantum Intelligence Threat Alliance (GQITA), unveiled by Jay Oberoi of Synergy Quantum in partnership with CyberPeace. The alliance aims to address emerging risks posed by quantum technologies to cryptography, critical infrastructure, defence networks and global commerce, while promoting preparedness for a quantum-secure future.

The summit also saw the launch of a book on trust and safety and cyber resilience, underlining the role of research and knowledge dissemination in shaping policy, industry practices and public awareness.

Running alongside the plenary sessions, the CyberPeace Exhibition showcased practical trust and safety solutions, including cybersecurity and AI safety innovations, quantum security technologies, GovTech applications and live demonstrations. Organisers said the exhibition highlighted the summit’s emphasis on implementation over intent, with solutions designed for adoption by governments, institutions and communities.

Over three days, the Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 evolved from discussion to action, bridging citizens and policymakers, technology and trust, and innovation and responsibility. As the summit concluded on Safer Internet Day, CyberPeace reaffirmed its commitment to advancing cyber stability, trust and safety, and responsible digital governance through sustained collaboration, capacity building and global partnerships.