Delhi will host the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to February 20, positioning the country at the centre of global conversations on artificial intelligence, innovation and digital governance.
The five-day summit is expected to see participation from heads of state, heads of government, Union ministers, senior policymakers, global technology leaders and representatives of leading international organisations. The event underscores India’s ambition to emerge as a major force in shaping the next phase of the global AI ecosystem.
Organised at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping industries from manufacturing and healthcare to financial services and education, the summit will focus on responsible AI development, regulatory frameworks, cross-border collaboration and emerging business opportunities. Senior executives from global technology firms and Indian digital champions are expected to outline how AI will drive productivity, economic growth and competitiveness in the coming decade.
The summit venue, Bharat Mandapam, has in recent years become a flagship location for high-profile global events, reinforcing New Delhi’s role as a diplomatic and policy hub.
India’s hosting of the AI Impact Summit comes amid accelerating investments in artificial intelligence worldwide, with governments and private players committing billions of dollars to AI infrastructure, research and skilling. For Indian startups and IT majors, the summit offers a high-visibility platform to showcase capabilities in areas such as generative AI, automation, data analytics and AI-driven public services.
With policymakers, global leaders and technology companies converging in New Delhi, the AI Impact Summit 2026 is expected to set the tone for India’s next chapter in the digital economy.
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