Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam becomes the epicenter of AI innovation today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at 5 PM, the first of its kind in the Global South. Spanning February 16 to 20, it unites international heavyweights – leaders, industry captains, inventors, strategists, scientists, and enthusiasts – for pivotal conversations.
Modi’s X post radiated enthusiasm: ‘Bringing the world together for AI discourse!’ He invoked ‘Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya,’ symbolizing AI’s role in collective welfare and joy, rooted in human-centric development.
Key themes include pioneering ideas, teamwork, ethical practices, and more, as AI reshapes health, education, farming, administration, and enterprises. Modi anticipates transformative insights for a vibrant, opportunity-laden future.
India leads thanks to its vast 1.4 billion population, fortified by digital backbones, startup vibrancy, and advanced R&D – a testament to ambition tempered by duty.
An earlier message from Modi underscored national pride in this gathering, spotlighting youth capabilities and India’s tech surge, vital to global advancement.
Cultural resonance came via the shloka: ‘Dane tapasi shauncham vigyanam vinaye naye. Vismayo na hi kartavyo bahuratna vasundhara.’ It affirms the planet’s rich vein of excellence, making tech wonders routine.
The India AI Impact Expo 2026, also unveiled by Modi and running concurrently, will exhibit AI prowess. This powerhouse duo elevates India as an indispensable force in ethical AI evolution worldwide.