The highly anticipated India AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to host a constellation of global tech leaders in New Delhi, taking place from February 16 to February 20 at Bharat Mandapa. This pivotal event, announced by the Government of India, arrives at a crucial time as Artificial Intelligence continues to gain prominence for economic advancement and effective governance worldwide.
The summit’s attendee list boasts an impressive lineup, featuring some of the most influential figures in the technology and AI sectors. Among the confirmed participants are Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and tech visionary Bill Gates. They will be joined by Nvidia founder Jensen Huang, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, Microsoft president Brad Smith, and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. Indian industrial stalwarts such as Reliance Industries’ Mukesh Ambani, Bharti Enterprises’ Sunil Bharti Mittal, and Infosys’ Nandan Nilekani are also expected to contribute, alongside senior executives from HCLTech, Intel India, Adobe India, and Razorpay.
This summit holds immense importance for India, positioning AI as a strategic national tool. The nation aims to leverage AI to drive the democratization of technology, ensuring broad access, inclusion, and equity across all segments of society. This technological revolution is poised to unlock vast opportunities for advancements across every domain of the tech industry, fostering innovation and economic growth.
The summit is anchored by three foundational pillars, or Sutras, guiding global AI cooperation. ‘People’ promotes human-centric AI, safeguarding rights and ensuring equitable benefits. ‘Planet’ advances environmentally sustainable AI through energy-efficient systems and climate action. ‘Progress’ enables inclusive economic and technological advancement via innovation and capacity building, driving productivity and development outcomes. India’s vision is for a responsible and transformative AI future.