New Delhi: The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, 2026, has already recorded over 35,000 registrations, underscoring strong global interest in responsible, inclusive, and impact-driven Artificial Intelligence.
Positioned as the largest among the four global AI summits hosted so far, the event is expected to bring together stakeholders from over 100 countries.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is focused on translating AI vision into actionable outcomes, with an emphasis on real-world implementation.
Governments, industry leaders, researchers, civil society organisations, and international institutions are set to play an active role in shaping the Summit’s agenda and discussions.
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India AI Impact Summit 2026 to Host Global Leaders, Startups, and Policymakers
The Summit is expected to witness participation from 15 to 20 Heads of Government, over 50 Ministers from various countries, and more than 40 CEOs from leading Indian and global companies.
Around 500 prominent members of the global AI ecosystem – including innovators, researchers, and Chief Technology Officers – are also anticipated to attend.
Highlighting its scale and diversity, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 will feature a startup showcase comprising over 500 AI startups and host approximately 500 sessions alongside the main programme.
These sessions aim to facilitate in-depth discussions across technology, policy, ethics, and application-driven AI use cases.
The engagement leading up to the Summit has been equally extensive. More than 1,300 proposals have been received for pre-Summit events, with over 500 such events already conducted across sectors and regions in India and globally.
Additionally, the Summit framework includes seven flagship events, collectively engaging over 3,00,000 participants, reflecting widespread national and international interest.
The global AI summit process has evolved from an initial focus on AI risks at Bletchley Park to discussions on ethics and inclusion in Seoul, followed by efforts to operationalise shared principles in Paris.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 marks the next phase in this evolution, reflecting India’s expanding role in global AI discourse.
Further details on the programme, thematic focus areas, and participation modalities are available on the official Summit website.
Interested stakeholders are encouraged to register and participate in this global dialogue aimed at advancing the responsible and impactful use of Artificial Intelligence.
