PM Modi to inaugurate; global CEOs including Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Mukesh Ambani to participate
India’s capital is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026, one of the world’s premier technology events, from February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate the summit at 5 PM today, welcoming participants from over 100 countries.
The summit features a massive expo spanning 70,000 square meters, where more than 300 companies from 30+ nations will demonstrate cutting-edge AI solutions focused on agriculture, healthcare, and education. The event’s theme, “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya,” emphasizes AI for universal welfare and happiness.
Distinguished attendees include French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, and approximately 50 ministers from various countries. The corporate world is represented by tech giants’ CEOs Google’s Sundar Pichai, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang alongside Indian business leaders Mukesh Ambani, N. Chandrasekaran, Nandan Nilekani, and Sunil Bharti Mittal.
The five-day agenda includes specialized programs for youth (YUVAi and AI for ALL), startup showcases, and interactive experience zones where visitors can test AI-powered health monitoring and educational tools. On February 17, the government will launch six research books addressing AI applications in farming, healthcare, education, energy, gender empowerment, and accessibility for differently-abled individuals.
February 19 marks the official opening ceremony with PM Modi meeting 100+ global leaders to discuss major investments and strategic partnerships. The summit concludes with a GPAI Council meeting on February 20, focusing on safe and trustworthy AI development.
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