India AI Impact Summit 2026
Driving Inclusive Growth and Ethical Innovation in Artificial Intelligence
Summit Overview
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is a landmark global event hosted by the Government of India to explore AI for inclusive growth and ethical innovation. Scheduled for February 19–20, 2026 in New Delhi, the summit is organized by the IndiaAI Mission and MeitY, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the event.
Key Objectives
- Democratize access to AI for all sectors and communities.
- Promote inclusive development ensuring AI benefits everyone.
- Ensure secure, trustworthy, and safe AI systems.
- Bridge the global AI divide, with emphasis on the Global South.
- Highlight AI applications in healthcare, agriculture, education, and climate action.
Participants & Activities
The summit will bring together top global AI leaders:
- Bill Gates – Co-founder, Microsoft
- Demis Hassabis – CEO, Google DeepMind
- Dario Amodei – CEO, Anthropic
- CEOs from Adobe, Salesforce, Qualcomm, and others
- Delegates from over 100 countries
Activities include:
- Keynote speeches and plenaries
- Hackathons & AI innovation challenges
- AI Expo showcasing cutting-edge technologies
- Working groups on AI for Social Impact and Safe AI
Preparations & Timeline
Preparations began with stakeholder consultations in June 2025 followed by calls for working groups and side events. Registrations and detailed agendas are available at the official website:
Visit Official Summit WebsiteSome previews mention an extended window for events from February 15–20, 2026.
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