The stage is set in New Delhi for the groundbreaking India AI Impact Summit 2026, starting February 16, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi voicing exhilaration over its worldwide appeal. In a social media update on X, he celebrated India’s pivotal role in tech innovation.
‘Immense pride fills us as global leaders arrive for the India AI Impact Summit 2026,’ Modi wrote. ‘It showcases our youth’s capabilities, our swift science and technology strides, and our vital contributions to international development.’
Enriching his post, he shared: ‘Dane tapasi shaucham cha vigyanam vinaye naye. Vismayo na hi kartavyo bahuratna vasundhara.’ This subhashita poetically notes the earth’s bounty of virtues—generosity, tapasya, valor, scientific pursuit, humility, leadership—explaining the steady flow of novelties without marvel.
At 5 PM Monday, PM Modi inaugurates proceedings at Bharat Mandapam, culminating February 20. Pioneering for developing countries, the summit engages 100+ nations through seven working groups, guided by ‘People, Planet, Progress’ for holistic AI evolution.
This event symbolizes India’s shift from tech follower to leader, prioritizing inclusive, responsible AI. With diverse stakeholders, it promises robust frameworks addressing AI’s challenges and opportunities.
As curtains rise, the summit holds potential to forge alliances, inspiring a future where AI serves humanity equitably, propelled by India’s dynamic contributions.