NewzVille Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada were also present on the occasion
The India AI Impact Summit marks the first time that a global convening of this scale on artificial intelligence is being organized in the Global South.
The Summit brings together the Heads of State and Government, ministers, global technology leaders, eminent researchers, multilateral institutions and industry stakeholders to deliberate on the role of AI in advancing inclusive growth, strengthening public systems and enabling sustainable development.
The five-day Summit from 16 -20 February 2026 will witness participation from over 100 government representatives, including more than 20 Heads of State and Government and 60 Ministers and Vice Ministers, along with over 500 global AI leaders comprising CEOs, founders, academicians, researchers, CTOs and philanthropic organisations.
A major highlight of the Summit, the three flagship Global Impact Challenges – AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi – will culminate in the announcement of their finalists and the Grand Finale showcase.
Designed to advance inclusive, responsible and development-oriented artificial intelligence, these challenges were launched to accelerate scalable, high-impact AI solutions aligned with national priorities and global development objectives.
Together, they attracted over 4,650 applications from more than 60 countries, reflecting strong international participation and reinforcing India’s emergence as a credible global hub for responsible and scalable AI innovation.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 strengthens India’s role as a key platform for shaping the global AI agenda. Anchored in the Seven Chakras and the Three Sutras of People, Planet, and Progress, the Summit advances a development-oriented framework for artificial intelligence.
