India is set to host the India AI Impact Summit from February 16-20, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together governments, industry leaders, researchers, startups, students and citizens from across the world. The Summit is envisioned as a pivotal global platform to shape a future-oriented agenda for inclusive, responsible and impactful AI and aims to move beyond high-level discussions and deliver tangible outcomes that can support economic growth, social development and sustainable use of AI.

The Summit will be structured around three core pillars—People, Planet and Progress—with discussions focusing on employment and skilling, sustainable and energy-efficient AI, and economic as well as social development. Seven thematic working groups, co-chaired by representatives from the Global North and Global South, will present concrete deliverables, including proposals for AI Commons, trusted AI tools, shared compute infrastructure and sector-specific compendiums of AI use cases.

Participants will also gain insights into how AI is impacting various professions and industries, the new skills required in the evolving job market, opportunities for startups to engage with investors and partners, and the role of AI in supporting farmers, small businesses and service providers.

With over 700 sessions planned over five days, participants are advised to plan their schedules by reviewing the agenda on the website, shortlisting sessions aligned with their interests, and adding them to their calendars. Sessions will address AI safety, governance, ethical use, data protection and India’s approach to sovereign AI, including the development of indigenous foundation models for strategic sectors.

A key component of the Summit will be the AI Impact Expo, which will showcase practical applications of AI across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, climate action, energy efficiency and accessibility. These demonstrations are intended to help citizens understand how AI can solve real-world problems and improve service delivery.

The Summit will also highlight national skilling initiatives such as “Yuva AI for All”, a free and accessible course designed to build basic AI awareness among students and professionals.

Citizens are encouraged to approach the India AI Impact Summit as a learning and engagement opportunity—by preparing questions, exploring sessions actively, and understanding how AI can be responsibly adopted to enhance productivity, livelihoods and quality of life. The Summit aims to equip participants with knowledge and direction to navigate the AI-driven future with confidence and clarity.

Registration for the Summit is available on the official website [www.impact.indiaai.gov.in], and attendees are advised to complete the process in advance.

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