The India AI Impact Summit 2026 will be held from 16 to 20 February at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together global technology leaders, policymakers and industry executives to discuss the future direction of artificial intelligence.
More than 40 global CEOs, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang, are scheduled to participate in the summit.
Global Leaders to Participate
According to organisers, over 40 Indian and international CEOs will take part in various sessions during the five-day summit. The event will bring together government, industry and research institutions on a single platform to deliberate on the safe use of artificial intelligence, policy formulation and India’s sovereign AI model.
Focus on Policy, Investment and Technology Leadership
The summit aims to frame discussions around policy-making, investment and technological leadership in artificial intelligence. Organisers have stated that efforts are being made to align government and private sector collaboration to determine the future direction of AI development.
Over 700 Sessions and AI Impact Expo
More than 700 sessions are scheduled over five days, covering AI safety, governance, ethical use and data protection. Deliberations will also focus on India’s sovereign AI model and the development of technology aligned with local requirements.
A key feature of the summit will be the AI Impact Expo, spread across more than 70,000 square metres. The expo will host more than 300 exhibitors from 30 countries, showcasing practical applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare, agriculture, education, climate and energy sectors.
Skilling and Inclusion Initiatives
The summit will highlight skilling and inclusion programmes including AI for ALL, AI by HER and YUVAi. The agenda emphasises increased participation of youth and women in artificial intelligence development.
The event is structured around three themes: People, Planet and Progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the inaugural ceremony. On the final day, a GPAI Council meeting and a Leaders Declaration are scheduled to outline the next steps for global AI cooperation.
