Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, positioning the event as a landmark global gathering focused on shaping the future of inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence.
Ahead of the formal inauguration, the Prime Minister will welcome Heads of State, government leaders and other dignitaries participating in the summit at Bharat Mandapam on the evening of February 18. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders on the sidelines of the event.
On February 19, the Prime Minister will participate in the Opening Ceremony at around 9:40 a.m. The session will also be addressed by the French President Emmanuel Macron, the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and leading global industry figures. Following the ceremony, he will visit the India AI Impact Expo 2026 along with other leaders, touring country pavilions showcasing innovations and collaborative initiatives in artificial intelligence.
Later in the day, the Prime Minister will join the Leaders’ Plenary, which will bring together Heads of State, ministers and senior representatives from multilateral institutions to deliberate on national and global priorities in AI, including governance frameworks, digital infrastructure and international cooperation. In the evening, he will participate in a CEO Roundtable that will convene senior executives from global technology and industry firms to discuss investment opportunities, research partnerships, supply chains and large-scale deployment of AI systems.
The theme of the Summit is “सर्वजन हिताय, सर्वजन सुखाय” – Welfare for All, Happiness of All – reflecting India’s vision of harnessing artificial intelligence to advance humanity, foster inclusive growth and safeguard the planet. The event is structured around three core pillars: People, Planet and Progress.
Seven Working Groups aligned with these pillars will focus on delivering concrete outcomes across key domains. These include AI for Economic Growth and Social Good, Democratizing AI Resources, Inclusion for Social Empowerment, Safe and Trusted AI, Human Capital, Science, and Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency.
The Summit is expected to draw more than 500 global AI leaders, including over 100 CEOs and founders, 150 academicians and researchers, and 400 officials and philanthropists. More than 100 government representatives will participate, including over 20 Heads of State and Government and around 60 Ministers and Vice Ministers.
