The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, is set to become the largest global AI summit hosted so far, reflecting the growing international momentum around responsible, inclusive and impact-driven artificial intelligence.
The summit has already attracted over 35,000 registrations, signalling unprecedented global interest. With a strong emphasis on translating vision into execution, the event will focus on real-world outcomes and practical applications of AI across sectors.
Participants will include governments, industry leaders, researchers, civil society organisations and international institutions from more than 100 countries. The summit is expected to see the participation of 15 to 20 Heads of Government, over 50 Ministers, more than 40 CEOs of leading global and Indian companies, and around 500 prominent figures from the global AI ecosystem, including innovators, researchers and chief technology officers.
Highlighting the scale of engagement, the summit will feature a startup showcase involving over 500 AI startups and host nearly 500 sessions alongside the main programme, making it one of the most comprehensive global convenings on artificial intelligence.
Preparatory activities for the summit have also witnessed significant traction. More than 1,300 proposals have been received for pre-summit events, with over 500 such events already conducted across India and globally. The summit framework further includes seven flagship events that have collectively engaged more than 3 lakh participants, underscoring widespread national and international interest.
The global AI summit process has evolved from an initial focus on AI risks at Bletchley Park, to discussions on ethics and inclusion in Seoul, and the operationalisation of shared principles in Paris. The India AI Impact Summit reflects India’s growing role in shaping global AI discourse.
Media accreditation for the summit is currently open, with applications required to be submitted online by February 8, 2026. Only accredited media representatives will be permitted to cover the summit proceedings.
