AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
The AI Impact Summit 2026 will position New Delhi as a critical hub for global artificial intelligence (AI) discussions, emphasizing India's capabilities in developing practical AI solutions and asserting its leadership in the Global South.
Event Highlights
- Scheduled from February 16-20, 2026.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the summit and the co-located India AI Impact Expo 2026 on February 19.
- The Expo will demonstrate AI's integration into national policies, innovations, and daily life.
Summit Objectives
- Focus on building AI solutions addressing People, Planet, and Progress.
- Shift the discourse from catastrophic risks to tangible benefits and applications of AI.
Global Participation
- Expected participation from over 100 countries.
- Includes over 20 heads of government, such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
- Over 40 CEOs from leading companies like Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Adobe are expected to attend.
Key Focus Areas
- Democratisation of AI: Ensuring inclusive and unbiased datasets.
- Showcasing Indian-engineered AI solutions in healthcare, agriculture, and education.
Thematic Working Groups
- Seven groups co-chaired by Global North and South representatives.
- Deliverables include proposals for AI Commons, trusted AI tools, and sector-specific AI use cases.
Contemporary Challenges
- The summit addresses AI safety, governance, ethical use, and data protection.
- Focus on AI's impact on professions, new skill requirements, and the future of work.
Innovation and Developments
- Launch of domestically developed AI language models, including sovereign AI models by Sarvam AI and Bharatgen.
- Potential announcements regarding expansion of India's data center capacity.
