India will host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to February 20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the first global Artificial Intelligence summit to be held in the Global South. The event will bring together global policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, startups, and innovators to shape the future of responsible, inclusive, and development-oriented AI.
Aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the summit aims to translate global AI discussions into real-world developmental outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence has become a central pillar of India’s development strategy, enabling:
Improved governance
Inclusive economic growth
Efficient public service delivery
India’s AI approach emphasises people-centric deployment, multilingual innovation, and ethical use—leveraging the country’s linguistic and cultural diversity to build multimodal AI systems that serve real societal needs.
The summit builds on outcomes from leading international AI forums and aligns them with national priorities under the IndiaAI Mission and Digital India Initiative. A key objective is to strengthen multilateral cooperation on responsible AI governance while ensuring AI solutions remain scalable, affordable, and inclusive.
AI is transforming healthcare delivery through:
Remote diagnostics and telemedicine
AI-based medical image analysis
Predictive analytics for disease surveillance
AI-driven drug discovery for affordable treatments
These applications are particularly improving healthcare access in rural and underserved regions.
AI-powered solutions are enhancing agricultural productivity through:
Weather and pest forecasting
Precision farming tools
Drone-based crop monitoring
Real-time advisories in regional languages
These initiatives are enabling data-driven decision-making and boosting farmer incomes.
In education, AI is supporting:
Personalised learning platforms
AI-driven tutoring systems
Language translation tools
These innovations are helping bridge learning gaps across diverse geographies and learner groups.
AI is strengthening financial inclusion through:
Fraud detection systems
AI-based credit assessment
Automated customer service platforms
In governance and public services, AI applications include:
Translation of court judgments
Smart city management systems
Judicial case management tools
These are improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.
The summit is anchored on three foundational Sutras, which guide multilateral cooperation for impact-oriented AI deployment. These principles emphasise responsible innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.
The Sutras will be operationalised through seven Chakras, focusing on:
Human capital development
Social inclusion
Safe and trusted AI
Resilience and sustainability
Scientific research and innovation
Democratisation of AI resources
AI for economic growth and social good
Together, this framework aligns global AI strategies with inclusive and sustainable development goals.
Regional AI conferences across eight Indian states
Thematic sessions during the main summit
Over 700 global proposals received, indicating strong international participation
AI Compendium release on February 17, documenting real-world AI use cases
Flagship initiatives:
AI for All
AI by HER
YUVAi
(focused on scalable solutions, women-led innovation, and youth participation)
Research Symposium on AI and Its Impact on February 18, with IIIT Hyderabad as knowledge partner
India AI Impact Expo 2026:
Over 70,000 square metres
400+ exhibitors
Expected 1.5 lakh visitors
Showcasing large-scale AI deployments
The summit is backed by:
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
IndiaAI Mission
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
Digital India Initiative
This ensures alignment with national AI policies, ecosystem development, and implementation of summit outcomes.
The summit aims to:
Strengthen AI governance frameworks
Promote AI skill development
Assess regional readiness for AI-led growth
Foster long-term partnerships across government, academia, startups, and industry
India seeks to position itself as a global hub for responsible and inclusive AI innovation, while advancing self-reliance in AI infrastructure, talent, and indigenous solutions.
By placing Artificial Intelligence at the core of its development agenda, India is showcasing how AI can be harnessed for inclusive growth, efficient governance, and long-term societal benefit. The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 marks a defining step in shaping a people-first global AI future.