AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi: Full breakdown of dates, speakers and entry process

New Delhi is set to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 next week, in what is being described as the first global artificial intelligence gathering of this scale to take place in the Global South.

Official information indicates that the five-day programme will see participation from 15 to 20 heads of government, more than 50 ministers and over 40 chief executives from India and abroad.

More than 700 sessions are scheduled, covering issues such as AI safety frameworks, regulatory governance, ethical implementation, data protection standards and India’s broader strategy for building sovereign AI capabilities.

AI Impact Summit 2026: Dates, venue and timings

The summit will be held from February 16 to February 20 at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organisers have confirmed that daily proceedings will run from 10 am to 6 pm.

The convention centre spans over 70,000 square metres of exhibition space. As part of the event, the India AI Expo will showcase more than 400 exhibitors across seven themed pavilions, bringing together start-ups, public sector bodies and global technology companies on a single platform.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the summit and lead a closed-door CEO roundtable during the programme.

AI Impact Summit 2026: Expected attendees

The event’s guest list features some of the most recognisable names in global technology and industry. From Sundar Pichai of Google to Dario Amodei of Anthropic, the summit’s attendee list spans nearly the entire spectrum of global AI leadership.

Among those expected to be present are Demis Hassabis, who heads DeepMind; Bill Gates, Chair of Gates Foundation; Sam Altman of OpenAI; Jensen Huang of Nvidia; Brad Smith representing Microsoft; Yann LeCun from Meta; Cristiano Amon of Qualcomm and more. 

Also expected to attend are Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon.

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AI Impact Summit 2026: Day-by-day agenda

• February 16 will begin with keynote speeches, expert roundtables and policy-oriented panel discussions. The India AI Expo is also slated to open on the first day.
• On February 17, discussions will continue with a sharper sectoral focus. The organisers will release Knowledge Compendiums addressing AI applications in healthcare, education, energy, agriculture, gender empowerment and disability inclusion.
• February 18 has been designated for a Research Symposium, where scholars and policy institutions will present advanced research and analytical insights.
• The formal opening ceremony is scheduled for February 19, led by Prime Minister Modi. A CEO roundtable will follow, centred on responsible AI practices and potential investment pathways.
• Proceedings will conclude on February 20 with meetings of the GPAI Council, which will assess progress and culminate in the adoption of a Leaders’ Declaration.

AI Impact Summit 2026: Registration process

Attendance is open to visitors at no cost through the official AI Impact Summit website. Prospective participants must select the ‘Register Now’ option, choose the appropriate visitor category and complete the required personal information to secure entry.

AI Impact Summit 2026: Summit framework and key pillars

The summit itself is structured around three core pillars — referred to as ‘Sutras’: People, Planet and Progress. These guiding themes outline the fundamental principles intended to shape international collaboration on artificial intelligence.

Each of these pillars further branches into seven ‘Chakras’, or specialised working groups, concentrating on distinct priority areas: Human Capital; Inclusion for Social Empowerment; Safe and Trusted AI; Science; Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency; Democratising AI Resources; and AI for Economic Development and Social Good.

The programme will also highlight several national AI skill-development initiatives, including AI for ALL, AI by HER, YUVAi and India AI Tinkerpreneur. These initiatives aim to strengthen foundational AI awareness and capabilities among students and young professionals across India.