New Delhi’s India AI Impact Summit 2026 launched with fanfare on Monday, uniting over 20 national leaders, 60 ministerial delegates, and 500 AI pioneers in a global first for the Global South. This February 16-20 powerhouse event spotlights AI as a force for inclusive prosperity, resilient societies, and enduring sustainability.
The roster boasts 100+ officials, tech moguls, scholars, and NGO voices, all converging to chart AI’s responsible trajectory. Anticipation peaks for Prime Minister Modi’s February 19 address, which will underscore India’s commitment to collaborative AI governance.
Standout features include the Global Impact Challenges—AI for All, AI by All, and Youth AI—which attracted 4,650 entries from 60+ countries. Post-rigorous selection, 70 teams will demo their game-changing solutions on February 16-17, forging ties with decision-makers and venture capital.
On February 18, IIT Hyderabad partners for an ‘AI and Its Impact’ symposium, featuring 250 submissions from key developing regions. Discussions will tackle AI in research acceleration, ethical guardrails, universal compute access, and Global South synergies, with inputs from Estonia’s President and IT Minister Vaishnaw plus elite global researchers.
This summit transcends rhetoric, laying foundations for AI that empowers all, positioning India at the vanguard of equitable tech advancement.