The AI Impact Summit 2026 is a landmark global event being hosted in New Delhi, India, from February 16–20, 2026, at the Bharat Mandapam. It marks a strategic shift from “action” to “impact,” focusing on how artificial intelligence can drive inclusive development, sustainability, and equitable progress worldwide.
🔑 Core Objectives
- Inclusive Human Development – Ensuring AI benefits reach diverse communities across the globe.
- Environmental Sustainability – Leveraging AI for climate solutions and ecological protection.
- Equitable Progress – Bridging the global AI divide through multilateral cooperation.
- Policy & Governance – Establishing frameworks for responsible AI deployment.
🌍 Global Participation
- Attended by Heads of State, Ministers, CEOs, and international organizations.
- Key figures include Sundar Pichai (Google) and Bill Gates, alongside other global tech leaders.
- Delegations from 13 countries (including UK, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Russia, Italy).
📅 Structure of the Summit
- Day 1 (Feb 16): Inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Feb 17–20: Open sessions, panels, and the AI Impact Expo showcasing innovations.
- Over 700 sessions covering AI in healthcare, education, governance, ethics, and industry.
