AI Impact Summit 2026

February 17, 2026 3:35 PM

Biggest AI summit unique opportunity for India’s youth to influence tech world: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Tuesday that the five-day AI Impact Summit presents a distinctive opportunity for India's technologically adept youth to develop solutions for worldwide challenges. He also expressed pride in hosting the largest gathering of technology leaders related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking to the media, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology said the AI Summit offers a huge investment opportunity, and India is likely to draw in...

February 17, 2026 2:14 PM

India-France strategic partnership enters a new era under Horizon 2047

As India and France approach three decades of their strategic partnership, the relationship is entering a more ambitious and future-oriented phase under the Horizon 2047 roadmap. India established diplomatic relations with France in 1947, but the defining moment came on 26 January 1998, when the two countries launched a Strategic Partnership - India’s first with a Western nation and France’s first outside the European Union. Since then, ties have steadily expanded across defence, civil nucl...

February 17, 2026 1:51 PM

Odisha to Showcase ‘AI-to-Impact’ Readiness at India AI Impact Summit 2026 with Dedicated Pavilion

The Government of Odisha will showcase its vision and preparedness in Artificial Intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 through a dedicated Odisha Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 16-20 February 2026. The Odisha Pavilion will present the State’s “Odisha - From AI to Impact” approach highlighting how Odisha is moving beyond pilots to real-world deployments across governance, healthcare, agriculture, education, disaster management and urban infrastructure, anchored by...

February 17, 2026 1:20 PM

PM Modi shares highlights from inauguration of India AI Impact Expo 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, describing it as a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent that showcases India’s growing leadership in Artificial Intelligence. Sharing highlights of the inauguration on X, the Prime Minister said the Expo reflected the extraordinary potential of Indian talent in shaping the future of AI for global good. “India AI Impact Expo 2026 was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovatio...

February 17, 2026 2:12 PM

India-France defence cooperation deepens with technology transfer and joint production

Defence cooperation remains one of the strongest pillars of India-France relations, increasingly marked by technology transfer, joint manufacturing and operational interoperability. A major milestone was the successful completion of the P-75 Scorpene submarine project, with the sixth submarine commissioned into the Indian Navy in January 2025. France also delivered 36 Rafale fighter jets to India by 2022, significantly enhancing India’s air power capabilities. On 28 April 2025, India and Fra...

February 17, 2026 10:22 AM

PM Modi welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron, bilateral talks and AI Impact Summit 2026 in focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to French President Emmanuel Macron on his fourth visit to India, expressing confidence that the trip will elevate the India-France strategic partnership to new heights. “Welcome to India! India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights. I am confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progress,” PM Modi said in a post on X, addi...

February 17, 2026 2:11 PM

From trade to technology: Expanding economic and digital ties between India and France

India and France are rapidly expanding economic ties, with bilateral trade more than doubling over the past decade to reach €12.67 billion in 2024–25. Within the European Union, France is India’s third-largest trading partner. French cumulative investment in India stands at €9.79 billion (April 2000-March 2025), spanning services, cement, aviation, energy and manufacturing. Notably, 38 out of the 40 most prominent French companies have established operations in India. The expected Indi...

February 16, 2026 5:13 PM

AI Impact Summit 2026: MIB pavilion showcases India’s AI capabilities, startup depth

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has unveiled a dynamic showcase of India’s AI-driven media and creative ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning the country as a global leader in responsible and culturally rooted artificial intelligence innovation. Set up at Bharat Mandapam, the MIB Pavilion is hosting a series of panels, masterclasses, startup showcases and immersive technology demonstrations, spotlighting the transformative impact of AI across film, broad...

February 16, 2026 4:52 PM

India Summit a ‘Mahakumbh’ for artificial intelligence: Jitin Prasada

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada on Monday described the five-day AI Summit as a “Mahakumbh for artificial intelligence,” saying its scale and level of participation reflect a historic moment in India’s digital journey. Addressing a key session titled ‘From AI User to Creator’ at the AI Impact Summit 2026, the minister called upon innovators and entrepreneurs to adopt artificial intelligence and develop solutions that can he...

February 16, 2026 12:22 PM

‘India helping shape what comes next in AI’: Global tech leaders converge on New Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026

India is set to take centre stage in the global artificial intelligence landscape as world leaders, technology executives and policymakers gather in the national capital for the AI Impact Summit 2026, being held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam. The week-long summit, hosted by the Government of India, aims to shape a future-oriented agenda for inclusive, responsible and impactful AI. Positioned as the first major global AI summit in the Global South, it highlights India’s growing inf...