The AI Impact Summit 2026 begins today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the Global South's first major AI conclave. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the five-day event at 5 PM, attended by world leaders, CEOs, and experts. Under the theme 'Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya,' discussions focus on human-centric AI applications.
The AI Impact Summit 2026 runs from February 16 to 20, enriching global discourse on AI innovation, collaboration, and responsible use. PM Modi posted on X, 'India stands at the forefront of the AI transformation, from digital infrastructure to a vibrant StartUp ecosystem.' Attendees include French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, and tech leaders like Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani.
Day one features sessions on AI for road safety, future of learning and work, judicial systems, employment in the AI era, and smart agriculture. Over 300 exhibitions align with themes of people, planet, and progress, involving 600 startups and pavilions from 13 countries. UK Deputy PM David Lammy stated, 'This summit is an important moment to unlock the full benefits of AI.' The event centers on seven working groups, or 'chakras,' covering human capital, safe AI, and social empowerment. India emphasizes democratizing AI access and building a global governance framework.
