The India AI Impact Summit 2026, hosted at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, reached a landmark moment on February 20, 2026 with the formal adoption of the Leaders’ Declaration. The declaration outlines a collective vision for global AI governance, responsible innovation, and inclusive collaboration.
Key Highlights
- The Leaders’ Declaration affirms commitments to:
- Strengthening multilateral cooperation on AI.
- Promoting responsible and ethical AI development.
- Ensuring inclusive access to AI benefits, especially for developing nations.
- Advancing global competitiveness and shared prosperity through AI.
- The declaration was adopted during high-level GPAI (Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence) Council meetings, where member countries reviewed progress and set priorities for the future.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the summit earlier, emphasized India’s vision of AI as a tool for democratization, empowerment, and inclusion, particularly for the Global South.
- The summit witnessed participation from over 500 AI leaders, including 100+ CEOs and founders, 150 academicians and researchers, and nearly 400 chief technologists from across the world.
Global Context
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is anchored in the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, reflecting India’s approach to AI cooperation. Leaders from multiple countries, including Brazil, France, Finland, Bhutan, and Estonia, joined discussions on shaping the future of AI for humanity.
