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India AI Impact Summit 2026
India AI Impact Summit 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is currently taking place in New Delhi (February 16–20, 2026). It represents the first global convening of this scale on artificial intelligence held in the Global South.
The summit’s theme, "Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya" (Welfare for All, Happiness of All), reflects India’s push for "AI for All"—leveraging technology to bridge social gaps rather than widen them.
Key Event Details
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Dates: February 16 – February 20, 2026.Primary Venue: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
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Secondary Venue: Sushma Swaraj Bhawan.
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Scale: Over 2,000,000 visitors expected, including 20+ Heads of State, 60+ Ministers, and 500+ global tech CEOs.
The Three "Sutras" (Core Pillars)
The summit is structured around three guiding principles that define the responsible use of AI:
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People: Focus on human capital, job creation, and healthcare.
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Planet: Using AI for climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and green energy.
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Progress: Driving economic growth, democratizing compute power, and scaling startups.
Star-Studded Lineup
The event has drawn the "who's who" of the global tech industry. Today (February 19) is a particularly high-profile day featuring:
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Political Leaders: PM Narendra Modi (Inaugural Address), Emmanuel Macron (President of France), and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (President of Brazil).
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Tech Titans: Sundar Pichai (Google), Sam Altman (OpenAI), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Jensen Huang (NVIDIA).
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Indian Industry: Mukesh Ambani (Reliance), Nandan Nilekani (Infosys), and N. Chandrasekaran (Tata Sons).
Major Highlights & Announcements
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AI Impact Expo: A massive exhibition covering 70,000 square meters featuring 300+ exhibitors from 30 countries.
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AI by HER: A global challenge focused on women-led AI innovation with a top prize of ₹2.50 crore.
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IndiaAI Mission: The government is showcasing its progress on building sovereign compute capacity and indigenous LLMs (Large Language Models) like Bhashini for real-time translation.
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The "Research Symposium": Led by IIIT Hyderabad, this track focuses on AI’s impact on fundamental sciences and engineering.
Practical Information for Visitors
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Entry: Day 4 (Feb 19) is invite-only for the main plenary due to high-level security for world leaders. However, the Expo Arena remains open to registered delegates with valid badges.
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Transport: Organizers recommend using the Delhi Metro (Supreme Court station) as parking near Bharat Mandapam is heavily restricted. Shuttles are running from JLN Stadium and Purana Qila.
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