‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ is being organized in the Indian capital from 16 to 20 February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Along with this summit, ‘India AI Impact Expo 2026’ will also be organized, where companies from all over the world will present their latest AI products and solutions. The purpose of this event is to show how Artificial Intelligence can be used to bring change in different fields including education, health, agriculture, etc., which will improve the lives of common people.
What will be special for common people?
1. Mega AI Expo
More than 300 companies from more than 30 countries will participate in the expo spread over an area of about 70,000 square meters. Here people will be able to see through live demo how AI works in real life.
2. Special program for youth
Programs like ‘YUVAi’ and ‘AI for ALL’ will be organized for students and youth. Through these, the youth will be explained how AI tools can be used in studies and career.
3. Solution of everyday problems
The expo will showcase AI models that will help in identifying crop diseases, providing better treatment in hospitals and making language translation easier.
4. Direct interaction with startups
Indian and foreign startups will present their innovative products. Common people will be able to understand the technology of the future by interacting directly with these tech innovators.
5. Experience Zone
In the thematic pavilions, visitors will be able to experience first-hand tools like smart health monitoring systems and AI tutors.
Participation of 100+ countries, veteran CEOs will be included
Representatives from more than 100 countries are expected to participate in this summit. Heads of state and more than 50 ministers of 15-20 countries, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will participate in it.
Along with politicians, big names from the tech world will also be present in this event. Big personalities like Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman and Bill Gates are expected to attend the summit. At the same time, from the Indian industry, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, N Chandrasekaran of Tata Sons, Nandan Nilekani of Infosys, Sunil Bharti Mittal of Bharti Enterprises, TCS CEO K. Kritivasan and Roshni Nadar Malhotra of HCL Tech will also attend.
Complete program of five days
16 February: There will be a roundtable discussion between experts and policy makers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘India AI Expo’ at 5 pm.
17 February: Six special research books based on farming, health, education, energy, gender empowerment and helping the disabled will be launched.
18 February: Top scientists and researchers will present their new research. Companies will give live demo of AI technology.
19 February: Prime Minister Modi will address the inauguration ceremony and meet with more than 100 global leaders. In this, important decisions can be taken on AI investment and strategic partnerships.
20 February: In the GPAI Council meeting, member countries will discuss how to make AI safe and trustworthy.
Summit will be based on 7 Chakras and 3 Sutras
The discussions at the summit will be based on seven key themes – human capital, social empowerment, safe and trustworthy AI, innovation, science, democratization of AI resources and economic growth.
The entire framework rests on three principles:
People: Linking AI with human progress and respect for cultural diversity.
Planet: Promoting responsible innovation.
Progress: Everyone should get equal opportunity for development through AI.
