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Artificial Intelligence News<\/a> <\/div>\n

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 kicks off today in New Delhi, bringing together PM Narendra Modi, UN officials, and top global tech CEOs like Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman. The five-day event at Bharat Mandapam will focus on AI regulation, healthcare innovations, and global cooperation while hosting a massive expo for startups.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the massive India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam today with world leaders.<\/span> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

New Delhi:<\/strong> Delhi is buzzing with activity today as the capital prepares to become the nerve centre of the world\u2019s most consequential conversation on artificial intelligence. The five-day India AI Impact Summit 2026<\/strong> <\/a>opens today, Monday, at the Bharat Mandapam. This is billed as the first international AI summit ever hosted in the Global South. The mega event signals India\u2019s determination to be seen as a defining force in shaping the future of technology.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 later today. The event comes at a time when AI is transforming economies and governance worldwide. It raises concerns around jobs and privacy. Global cooperation is critical right now. A massive gathering of world leaders and tech CEOs is expected in the city.<\/p>\n

\nBringing the world together to discuss AI!
\nStarting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit. The\u2026
\n\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Who is attending India AI Impact Summit 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The guest list for this summit is quite heavy<\/a>. No fewer than 20 heads or representatives of states are expected to attend. This includes UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. We are also seeing a powerhouse American industry delegation. It is co-led by Adobe Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen and FedEx President and CEO Raj Subramaniam.
\nTech luminaries arriving in Delhi<\/a> include:
\nGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai
OpenAI\u2019s Sam Altman
Nvidia\u2019s Jensen Huang
Microsoft\u2019s Brad Smith
Anthropic\u2019s Dario Amodei<\/p>\n

What PM Modi said about the summit<\/h2>\n

The Prime Minister expressed happiness about the scale of the event. \u201cWelcoming global tech leaders to India for the summit, PM Modi said it is a matter of immense pride.\u201d He believes this shows the power of the next generation. \u201cHe added that this reflects the potential and capability of India\u2019s youth.\u201d
\nHe further noted that the event is proof that the country is making rapid strides in science and technology. It is contributing significantly to global development.<\/p>\n

Focus on startups and exhibitions<\/h2>\n

The summit will host over 600 high-potential start-ups and 13 country pavilions. The India AI Impact Expo is a centrepiece of the summit. It will feature more than 300 exhibitors across thematic pavilions. These cover healthcare and agriculture and education. The expo showcases India\u2019s commitment to artificial intelligence through live demonstrations across three thematic areas. These are People and Planet and Progress.
\nMany of these startups are building globally relevant and population-scale solutions. It is a unique opportunity to highlight global cooperation in the AI ecosystem.<\/p>\n

\nThe #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026<\/a> happening today in New Delhi The following timings are applicable across Summit venues on 16 February 2026: Stay tuned for live updates! #AIImpactSummit<\/a> #HornbillDream<\/a> #LiveTonight<\/a>@PMOIndia<\/a> @AshwiniVaishnaw<\/a> @jitinprasada<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RA6WAEOyjo<\/a>
\n\u2014 Ministry of Electronics & IT (@GoI_MeitY) February 16, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Schedule and how to watch India AI Impact Summit 2026 <\/strong>online<\/h2>\n

Day 1 which is February 16 will mainly focus on multiple discussion panels and sessions with domestic and global leaders. These are spread across multiple venues like Sushma Swaraj Bhawan and Ambedkar Bhawan in New Delhi. Over 500 sessions will be organised in total.<\/p>\n

If you can not visit the venue, you can catch all the action LIVE on Youtube. The channel is @indiaai.<\/a> The sessions will deliberate on future actions to ensure that AI benefits every global citizen.<\/p>\n

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