India AI Impact Summit 2026
- 16-02-2026
About the Summit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the threshold of fundamentally reshaping human civilization, pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve. This technological revolution opens unprecedented opportunities for advancements across every domain of human endeavor, while profoundly challenging the very foundations of society in an increasingly complex and evolving geopolitical order. For developing countries, AI offers an unprecedented opportunity to leapfrog traditional developmental pathways. The multi-modal and multi-lingual capabilities of AI create new possibilities through which access to benefits can be made available at scale. As a result, AI is seen not merely as a technological advancement but as a strategic tool to enable inclusive growth and expand access to opportunities that have historically been out of reach for large segments of the population.
Recognizing this transformative potential, the past four years have witnessed a remarkable surge in multilateral initiatives dedicated to harnessing AI's potential responsibly and equitably. From the G20 AI Principles to the UN and Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) Resolutions on AI, the African Declaration on AI, and most recently, the Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI, these efforts reflect unprecedented international recognition that AI's transformative impact transcends borders and requires coordinated global action.
Despite these high-level commitments, a fundamental gap persists between global aspirations and the reality on the ground. The Global AI Divide continues to widen, with AI resources and capabilities concentrated among select nations and corporations. This concentration fundamentally limits the development of social, cultural, and linguistically contextual AI solutions, constraining AI's potential to accelerate progress toward our collective development goals, especially for the Global South.
Simultaneously, AI's rapid proliferation across society is creating new challenges that demand urgent attention: disrupting traditional employment patterns, exacerbating existing biases, and driving exponential increases in energy consumption. These developments underscore the urgent need to move beyond aspirational frameworks toward concrete, measurable impact that addresses both AI's promise and its perils.
📅16th to 20th February, 2026 | 📍Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
India AI Impact Expo 2026
The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is the experiential showcase of the AI Impact Summit, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as the custodian. The Expo brings together real-world AI applications, breakthrough technologies, and innovations from India and around the world in a setting designed for discovery, dialogue, and business engagement.
Spanning over 70,000+ sqm of exhibition space, the Expo is expected to host 150,000+ attendees and 400+ exhibitors across 7+ thematic pavilions. Designed as a business-focused platform, it highlights how Artificial Intelligence is moving beyond research and pilots to deliver tangible outcomes. By convening innovators, enterprises, policymakers, and investors in one integrated environment, the Expo enables meaningful engagement around AI solutions that are shaping industries, informing policy, and addressing global challenges.
