India to host AI Impact Summit in February 2026
India will host the AI Impact Summit on February 19-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this is the first time a Global South country is organizing such a major international AI event—previous ones were held in the UK, France, and Korea.
The summit's big focus: making artificial intelligence more inclusive, ethical, and sustainable.
Expect new Indian AI models, startup spotlight
Expect the launch of eight homegrown AI models for sectors like healthcare and agriculture.
There'll be an AI Expo with 300+ global exhibitors and a Pitch Fest spotlighting startups from smaller Indian cities.
Plus, three Global Impact Challenges are set to inspire innovation among youth and women.
Focus on inclusive tech access, skills for workers
The summit isn't just about tech talk—it's about finding real solutions for social, environmental, and economic challenges using AI.
Leaders from around the world will team up to push for fairer access to technology and new skill-building programs for workers adapting to automation.