India has officially positioned itself at the center of the global AI conversation by hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.
New Delhi. Running from February 16–20, 2026, the summit has brought together world leaders, policymakers, and tech giants to deliberate on the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on society, economy, and governance
Key Highlights
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the summit.
- Attendees include French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Spanish President Pedro Sánchez, and leaders from Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan.
- Tech leaders such as Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Indian entrepreneurs like Sridhar Vembu are also present.
- Global AI Roadmap
- The summit follows the UK’s first AI Summit in 2023 and France’s edition in 2025, making India the third major host nation.
- Discussions focus on AI policy frameworks, ethical AI deployment, and collaborative innovation across nations.
- India’s AI Vision
- India emphasized AI as a tool for inclusive growth, highlighting its potential to help developing nations leapfrog traditional development pathways.
- Special focus on multi-lingual and multi-modal AI systems to ensure accessibility for diverse populations.
Why This Summit Matters?
- For India: It makes India stronger as a world center for AI, showing its good internet systems, creative tech ideas, and smart government rules.
- For the Global South: It provides a platform for emerging economies to shape AI governance rather than just follow frameworks set by developed nations.
- For Industry: With CEOs and innovators present, the summit is expected to announce new collaborations, investments, and AI-driven initiatives.
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