New Delhi: The India AI Impact Summit 2026 begins on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a major global technology event hosted in the Global South. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the summit at 5 pm, formally opening a five day programme focused on responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence.
Organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology with the Software Technology Parks of India as custodian, the summit is structured around three core themes described as People, Planet and Progress. Delegations from more than 100 countries are participating through seven working groups aimed at shaping global AI frameworks.
Day one sets the strategic tone with keynote addresses, policy discussions and expert roundtables across Bharat Mandapam, Sushma Swaraj Bhawan and Ambedkar Bhawan. The India AI Impact Expo also opens, providing a platform for startups, innovators and public institutions.
On February 17, the spotlight turns to sector specific applications. Knowledge compendiums covering AI in health, energy, education, agriculture, gender empowerment and disabilities will be released. A seminar on applied AI will run alongside the AI by HER Global Impact Challenge, highlighting women leaders in the field.
Day three bridges research and industry. A research symposium will present policy insights and emerging methodologies, while industry sessions showcase real world AI deployments. The AI by HER initiative continues, followed by a summit dinner in the evening.
February 19 represents the diplomatic and commercial peak. The formal opening ceremony and leaders plenary will bring together national and international decision makers. A CEO roundtable will focus on investment pathways and responsible AI development.
The summit concludes on February 20 with the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence council meeting and adoption of a leaders declaration outlining a shared roadmap for global AI governance.
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