You definitely searched or read somewhere about AI Summit held in Delhi, India in Feb 2026. It’s a new Era of Global AI Collaboration. New Delhi became the epicenter of global Artificial Intelligence (AI) dialogue as india hosted the “India AI Impact Summit 2026” at Bharat Mandapam. This landmark event brought together policymakers, tech leaders, researchers, startup founders, and students from around the world to shape the future of AI in a manner that is inclusive, ethical, and human centred.

The summit’s theme “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (“welfare for all, happiness for all”) it set the tone for conversations that balance innovation with public good.

Let’s Explore what Exactly the AI Summit about?, and why does it matter for india and the world?

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What is the India AI Impact Summit 2026?

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the France AI Action Summit and scheduled for February 16 – 20 in New Delhi, it is definitely a big move for the future of india. It will be the first ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South. The summit charts a path towards a future where the transformative power of AI serve humanity, drives inclusive growth, fosters social development, and promotes people centric innovations that protect our planet. It also seeks to amplify the voice of the global south, ensuring that technological advancements and opportunities are shared broadly, not concentrated in a few region. It is a part of international AI gatherings.

Bharat Mandapam

Bharat Mandapam

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AI Summit became a platform for:

  • Global leaders and heads of state
  • CEOs and founders of major tech companies across the world
  • Researchers, academics, and developers
  • Policymakers, civil society representatives, and students

And you know, it also aligned with India’s broader strategy under the IndianAI Mission an initiative to accelerate indigenous AI research, infrastructure, and public benefit solutions.

You Know, Sutra and Chakras around AI Impact Summit will be organised

The Three Sutras: AI Impact Summit will be anchored on three foundational pillars, these three define how AI can be harnessed through multilateral cooperation for collective benefit.

  1. People: It defines that AI as a force for human progress, it is not a competitor or replacement of human. May be i am using wrong word but it is a tool that increase the efficiency and productivity of the humans.It also affirms that technology must remain human centred, advance people first development while upholding safety, trust, and shared benefit.
  2. Planet: Wait i think you have a doubt what is the relation of AI with Planet? but you know AI accelerating climate resilience and environmental protection. It upholds that technological progress must align with planetary stewardship, ensuring AI strengthens rather than undermines global sustainability.
  3. Progress: It defines AI as an engine for inclusive growth aligning its benefits with global development and equitable access to opportunity. Across sectors such as health, education, governance, and agriculture.

The Seven Chakars:

The deliberations at the AI Impact Summit will be organised around seven interconnected Chakras. These represent focused domain of international collaboration.

  • Science
  • Human Capital
  • AI for Economic Growth and Social Good
  • Safe and Trusted AI
  • Democratizing AI Resources
  • Inclusion for social Empowerment
  • Resilience, Innovation, and Efficiency

Why AI Impact Summit Matters Beyond Headlines

AI is no longer a niche tech topic confirmed to labs and developer forums. It is transforming our work, innovation, and how economies compete globally. The indian AI Impact Summit 2026 wasn;t just a gathering of presidents and CEOs, it marked a concrete shift in how india positioned itself within the global AI Landscape. Beyond the speeches and statistics, the summit’s real impact lies in what it means for:

  • Developers and Technologists
  • Students and Learners
  • Startups and established businesses
  • India’s role as a future AI leader

India has made a clear declaration through this summit that it does not want to simply consume global AI models, it aims to build, govern and export AI solutions.

Participation and Global Footprint

The summit witnessed remarkable and historical global engagement:

Participation from 111+ countries: making it one of the most globally representative AI gatherings in history.

It introduces More than 500 global AI leaders, including founders, CEOs, and CTOs, from the top companies such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and others.

100+ CEOs and founders were part of the dialogue, spanning multiple industries.

According to official coverage and verified reports from the india AI impact Summit, AI impact Expo running alongside the summit had over 300 exhibitors from around 30+ countries, spread across multiple thematic zones covering AI use cases and innovations.

Exhibition space covered around 70,000 + square meters across 10 halls, showcasing Global companies, AI startups, Research organisations, Government bodies, Academia and international partners.

AI Models & Research Introduced

During the summit, several notable AI models and research initiatives were introduced publicly:

  1. Sarvam AI models
  2. BharatGen PARAM 2 Model
  3. Speech AI Enhancements by Gnani.ai

Total 5+ major new AI models, 8 Foundational AI Projects, 170+ documented real world applications.

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Quotes and Influencer Insights

“India looks forward to welcoming the world to AI Impact Summit in Feb 2026, We have picked the theme welfare for all, happiness for all.” … Shri Narendra Modi (Hon’ble Prime Minister of India)

“If India is to become a developed nation, we must ride the wave of technology, and AI is perhaps the most crucial technology driving that transformation. To achieve this, we need inclusive mechanisms that ensure people can access and benefit from AI in meaningful ways.” … Shri S. Krishnan (Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and It, Government of India)

“No technology has me dreaming bigger then AI, emphasizing its transformative potential not just for products but for society.” … Sundar Pichai (CEO of Google)

“AI can do many things, but it still can’t fis Delhi traffic” … Rishi Sunak (UK Prime minister)

Guinness world Record:

A remarkable achievement during the AI impact Summit was India’s entry into the Guinness World Records for the highest number of AI responsibility pledges collected in 24 hours: 250,946 Pledges.

Conclusion

The India AI impact Summit 2026 was more than a gathering, it was a strategic turn in global AI Strategy. For india, this summit wasn’t simply about hosting, it was about shaping the future of technology governance and innovation on the world stage.

India positioned itself as a global AI hub, especially within the South.

The event brought together hundreds of global leaders, policymakers, and innovators.

Discussions spanned ethical frameworks, economic opportunities, policy harmonisation, and inclusive access.

The summit underscored that AI’s impact isn’t just technical, it’s societal.

Reference’s;

  1. about summit on official website of indiaai.gov.in
  2. Articles of The times of India, and Wikipedia.
  3. Data from Moneycontrol

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