Delhi is set to become the global epicentre of artificial intelligence policy and innovation as India prepares to host the first-ever India AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to 20. With participation from over 20 heads of state, 50+ international ministers, and leading global tech CEOs, the summit aims to position India at the forefront of the AI revolution.
India is preparing to host a landmark artificial intelligence gathering that could shape global AI governance and innovation frameworks for years to come. Positioned by India’s Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as a novel event placing India at the centre of the AI revolution, the summit is expected to be one of the largest AI-focused diplomatic and technology platforms ever hosted by the country.
The five-day summit (February 16–20, 2026) will revolve around three foundational pillars — the “Three Sutras”: People, Planet, and Progress — reflecting India’s approach to inclusive and responsible AI.
Some of the world’s most influential technology leaders are expected to attend:
Sundar Pichai (Google & Alphabet)
Sam Altman (OpenAI)
Jensen Huang (Nvidia)
Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind)
Brad Smith (Microsoft)
Cristiano Amon (Qualcomm)
Bill Gates (Gates Foundation)
Their participation signals growing global interest in India’s expanding AI ecosystem, especially as the country accelerates its sovereign AI strategy and semiconductor ambitions.
The summit will also witness participation from prominent global leaders, invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tshering Tobgay – Bhutan
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – Brazil
Emmanuel Macron – France
Andrej Plenković – Croatia
Petteri Orpo – Finland
Kyriakos Mitsotakis – Greece
Aleksandar Vučić – Serbia
Pedro Sánchez – Spain
Guy Parmelin – Switzerland
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – UAE
Additionally, ministerial delegations from over 45 countries will participate.
Antonio Guterres – UN Secretary General
International Monetary Fund
World Economic Forum
International Labour Organization
Leading Indian business figures expected at the summit include:
Mukesh Ambani
Natarajan Chandrasekaran
Nandan Nilekani
Sunil Bharti Mittal
Salil Parekh
Roshni Nadar Malhotra
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is also bringing its largest-ever delegation of over 120 senior executives, co-chaired by Shantanu Narayen and Raj Subramaniam.
The Government of India aims to position the summit as a “pivotal global platform” shaping inclusive and impactful AI governance.
Venue: Bharat Mandapam
Opening of AI Impact Expo (840+ exhibitors)
National priority keynotes
Global South representation focus
Venues: Bharat Mandapam & Sushma Swaraj Bhawan
Launch of Knowledge Compendiums (Health, Agriculture, Education, Energy)
“AI by HER” Global Impact Challenge
Bharat Mandapam & Convention Centre
Global Research Symposium
Industry deployment sessions
Official Summit Dinner
Bharat Mandapam
Formal Opening Ceremony by PM Narendra Modi
High-level CEO Roundtable with Sam Altman, Jensen Huang and Indian industry leaders
Bharat Mandapam
GPAI Council Meeting
Adoption of Leaders’ Declaration
Closing keynotes
700+ sessions across five days
30+ countries represented at the Expo
Focus on AI safety, governance, ethical use and data protection
Discussions on India’s sovereign AI roadmap
Energy-efficient and sustainable AI development
As AI increasingly shapes global economies, security policies and social systems, India’s push to create a balanced, inclusive and development-driven AI framework positions the country as a major stakeholder in future global AI governance.
With policymakers, educators, entrepreneurs and technology pioneers sharing one platform, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 is poised to become one of the most influential AI events globally.