India is set to host one of its biggest technology events yet, the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. The summit is attracting some of the most powerful names in the global artificial intelligence industry, highlighting India’s growing importance in the AI world.
Top leaders expected to attend include Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis, and senior executives from Microsoft and Meta. French President Emmanuel Macron is also likely to be present. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a keynote address during the event.
The summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam and is being described as one of the largest AI gatherings hosted in the Global South. The event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, startups and students to discuss how AI can be used responsibly and effectively.
The focus of the summit is not just technology, but also business and real-world impact. India is seen as a major growth market for AI. It produces a huge amount of global data and has one of the world’s largest pools of skilled tech talent. For global companies, this represents strong business potential.
The event will include panel discussions, exhibitions, and AI competitions. Organisers have planned special programs to encourage youth and women innovators, with prize money for winning ideas. Topics will cover AI safety, economic growth, sustainability, healthcare, agriculture and education.
India wants to position itself as a key player in shaping global AI policies and innovation. By hosting such a large summit, the country aims to show that it is ready to lead conversations around responsible AI development while also creating business opportunities.
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