Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi as proof of India’s technological progress. It highlights the country’s expanding AI ecosystem and commitment to innovation and collaborations across the world.
The summit brings together firms, startups, state governments, and research institutions. This diverse gathering also helps foster business opportunities with an overview of the global AI ecosystem.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders, delegations, and industry leaders at the AI Impact Summit 2026. Ahead of the first sessions, he took to X and wrote, "Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit."
According to an advisory, the summit will be open to the general public from 17 February 2026, after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (February 16, 2026) evening, and will continue until 20 February 2026.
The expo and the summit will feature pavilions from 13 countries, including Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy, among others.
The summit will also host a total of 300 pavilions organized around the following core themes or Chakras: Human Capital, Inclusion for Social Empowerment, Safe and Trusted AI, Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency, Science, Democratizing AI Resources, and AI for Economic Growth and Social Good.
The event will feature several world leaders, delegations, and key figures from the AI field. Among the key attendees are French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The prime minister noted that artificial intelligence is transforming several sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, governance, and enterprise. He expressed confidence in the summit's outcome and said that it "will help shape a future that is progressive, innovative and opportunity-driven."
"From digital infrastructure to a vibrant startup ecosystem and cutting-edge research, our strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility," PM Modi added.
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India is preparing itself to be a hub for innovation and a voice in AI governance. With the development of digital infrastructure, a large talent pool, and global collaborations, India is trying to strike a balance between innovation and responsible development in AI.
Emphasizing the theme, “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya,” the Prime Minister mentioned India's commitment to using the potential of artificial intelligence for human-centric progress.