Introduction
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant future, it is a defining force reshaping economies, governance, industries, and societies worldwide. As AI systems grow in scale, speed, and influence, the global community faces an urgent responsibility: to ensure that innovation is ethical, inclusive, trustworthy, and delivers measurable impact for all.
Against this global backdrop, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 emerges as a landmark international event, positioning India at the forefront of shaping the global AI agenda.
Scheduled from 16–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with the Main Leaders’ Summit on 19–20 February, this will be the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South. The Summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, industry pioneers, researchers, and civil society to move beyond dialogue and deliver real-world AI impact at scale.
About the India AI Impact Summit 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is conceived as a global platform that aligns technological innovation with responsibility, equity, and action. While artificial intelligence presents unprecedented opportunities, particularly for developing economies, it also raises critical challenges around trust, bias, employment disruption, sustainability, and governance.
For emerging economies, AI offers a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional development pathways, enabled by its multi-modal and multi-lingual capabilities. However, the growing concentration of AI resources among a limited number of nations and corporations has widened the Global AI Divide, limiting access and contextual relevance for large parts of the world.
The Summit seeks to address this imbalance by:
- Strengthening multilateral cooperation
- Democratizing access to AI resources
- Promoting people-centric, planet-conscious AI
- Ensuring that AI benefits reach every section of society
Global Context and Purpose
Over the past few years, global initiatives such as the G20 AI Principles, UN and GPAI resolutions, the African Declaration on AI, and the Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI have underscored the need for coordinated international action.
Yet, a critical gap persists between global commitments and real-world implementation.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is designed to bridge this gap, transitioning:
- From policy intent to tangible outcomes
- From principles to practical collaboration
- From discussion to actionable roadmaps
Its central objective is clear: move from aspiration to impact.
Leadership and Vision
The Summit is guided by India’s leadership and a deeply people-centric philosophy.
Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, has articulated the Summit’s guiding mantra as:
“Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” — Welfare for all, Happiness for all
This vision underscores India’s commitment to ensuring that AI serves humanity, not just markets.
Leadership from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and IndiaAI further reinforces this approach, focusing on:
- Democratizing access to technology
- Making world-class computing infrastructure affordable
- Translating AI-led growth into jobs, innovation, and social good
Event Structure and Key Details
Venue
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India
Dates
- 16–20 February 2026 – Full Summit Program & India AI Impact Expo
- 19–20 February 2026 – Main Leaders’ Summit
India AI Impact Summit 2026 – Detailed Event Agenda
16 February 2026 | Monday
| Date | Event | Venue |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Keynotes / Panel Discussions / Roundtables | Bharat Mandapam / Sushma Swaraj Bhawan / Ambedkar Bhawan |
| 16–20 Feb 2026 | AI Impact Expo | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi |
17 February 2026 | Tuesday
| Date | Event | Venue |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Release of Knowledge Compendiums (AI in Health, Energy, Education, Agriculture, Gender Empowerment & Disabilities) | Bharat Mandapam |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Seminar on Applied AI | Bharat Mandapam |
| 17 Feb 2026 | AI by HER: Global Impact Challenge | Sushma Swaraj Bhawan |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Keynotes / Panel Discussions / Roundtables | Multiple Venues |
| 16–20 Feb 2026 | AI Impact Expo | Bharat Mandapam |
18 February 2026 | Wednesday
| Date | Event | Venue |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Research Symposium | Bharat Mandapam |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Industry Session | Bharat Mandapam |
| 18 Feb 2026 | AI by HER: Global Impact Challenge | Sushma Swaraj Bhawan |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Keynotes / Panel Discussions / Roundtables | Multiple Venues |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Summit Dinner | Convention Centre, New Delhi |
| 16–20 Feb 2026 | AI Impact Expo | Bharat Mandapam |
19 February 2026 | Thursday
| Date | Event | Venue |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Opening Ceremony | Bharat Mandapam |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Leaders’ Plenary | Bharat Mandapam |
| 19 Feb 2026 | CEO Roundtable | Bharat Mandapam |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Keynotes / Panel Discussions / Roundtables | Multiple Venues |
| 16–20 Feb 2026 | AI Impact Expo | Bharat Mandapam |
20 February 2026 | Friday
| Date | Event | Venue |
| 20 Feb 2026 | GPAI Council Meeting | Bharat Mandapam |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Keynotes / Panel Discussions / Roundtables | Multiple Venues |
| 16–20 Feb 2026 | AI Impact Expo | Bharat Mandapam |
Key Attendees – India AI Impact Summit 2026
The Summit will host an exceptional gathering of global visionaries, policymakers, industry leaders, and AI pioneers, including:
- Bill Gates – Chair, Gates Foundation
- Sam Altman – CEO, OpenAI
- Sundar Pichai – CEO, Google & Alphabet
- Jensen Huang – Founder & CEO, NVIDIA
- Sir Demis Hassabis – CEO, Google DeepMind
- Yann LeCun – NYU & AMI Labs
- Yoshua Bengio – Mila Institute
- Fei-Fei Li – Stanford University
- Brad Smith – Microsoft
- Julie Sweet – Accenture
- Mukesh D. Ambani – Reliance Industries
- Nandan Nilekani – Infosys
- N. Chandrasekaran – Tata Sons
- Shantanu Narayen – Adobe
- Salil Parekh – Infosys
- Sunil Bharti Mittal – Bharti Enterprises
- Børge Brende – World Economic Forum
(and many more global leaders from technology, academia, policy, and industry)
Register for India AI Impact Summit 2026
Be part of one of the world’s most significant global gatherings on Artificial Intelligence.
Delegate Registration
Register as a delegate to:
- Attend high-level plenaries, keynotes, and panel discussions
- Participate in sectoral dialogues, research sessions, and industry forums
- Access the India AI Impact Expo 2026
- Network with global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers
👉 Register as Delegate
Media Accreditation
Media professionals can apply to:
- Cover Summit proceedings and major announcements
- Access exclusive media briefings
- Engage with global leaders, policymakers, and AI experts
👉 Register for Media Accreditation
Final Thoughts
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 marks a defining moment in the global AI journey, one that moves decisively from aspiration to action. At a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping every dimension of human life, the Summit places responsibility, inclusivity, and measurable impact at the heart of innovation.
By convening the world’s most influential leaders and thinkers, India is not merely hosting a global summit, it is shaping a shared vision for how AI should serve humanity. With a strong focus on the Global South, equitable access to resources, and outcome-driven collaboration, the Summit ensures that technological progress is shared, sustainable, and people-centric.
As the world looks ahead to the next decade of artificial intelligence, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 will stand as a pivotal milestone, where ideas became commitments, partnerships evolved into solutions, and AI aligned with the broader goal of collective human progress.
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