India AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi to inaugurate global AI event with world leaders on February 19

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday, February 19, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Prior to this, on February 18 at around 7 pm, PM Modi will welcome the leaders of various countries participating in the Summit at the same venue. In addition, the Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders attending the Summit.

Inaugural Ceremony and Global Leadership Addresses

On February 19, the Prime Minister will attend the inaugural ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at around 9:40 AM. Along with PM Modi, the opening ceremony will also be addressed by the President of France, the Secretary General of the United Nations and various top industry leaders from across the world. This will be followed by a visit to the India AI Impact Expo 2026 along with other leaders at around 11 AM, where they will visit various country pavilions.

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Leaders' Plenary: Setting National and Global AI Priorities

After this, the Prime Minister will participate in the Leaders' Plenary, which will start at around 12 noon. It will bring together Heads of State, ministers, and senior representatives from multilateral institutions to outline national and global priorities on AI, including governance, infrastructure, and international cooperation.

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CEO Roundtable: Collaboration Between Industry and Government

Later in the day, the Prime Minister will participate in the CEO Roundtable from 5:30 pm. It will convene senior executives from global technology and industry firms with government leadership to discuss investment, research collaboration, supply chains, and deployment of AI systems.

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Summit Theme: Welfare and Inclusive Growth

The theme of India AI Impact Summit 2026 is सर्वजन हिताय, सर्वजन सुखाय i.e. welfare for all, happiness of all. It aims to position India as a leader in the field of AI and envisions a future where AI advances humanity, fosters inclusive growth, and safeguards our shared planet.

Seven Working Groups Focus on People, Planet, and Progress

Seven Working Groups anchor the Summit, aligned to three pillars: People, Planet, and Progress. These groups will work on delivering concrete outcomes demonstrating AI’s impact across sectors. The seven themes are:

• AI for Economic Growth and Social Good;
• Democratising AI Resources;
• Inclusion for Social Empowerment;
• Safe and Trusted AI;
• Human Capital;
• Science;
• Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency.

Global Participation: Leaders, Industry, and Academia

The Summit will bring together more than 500 Global AI Leaders, including CEOs/CXOs, around 100 CEOs and Founders, 150 Academicians and Researchers, and 400 CTOs, VPs, and Philanthropists. It will also engage over 100 government representatives, including more than 20 Heads of State and Government and around 60 Ministers and Vice Ministers.

FAQs related to the article

Q1 What is the aim of India AI Impact Summit 2026?

It aims to position India as a leader in the field of AI and envisions a future where AI advances humanity, fosters inclusive growth, and safeguards our shared planet.

Q2 When and where is the summit taking place?

PM Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday, February 19, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Q3 What is the theme of India AI Impact Summit 2026?

The theme of India AI Impact Summit 2026 is सर्वजन हिताय, सर्वजन सुखाय i.e. welfare for all, happiness of all.

Q4 Who are the key participants of the summit?

The Summit will bring together more than 500 Global AI Leaders, including CEOs/CXOs, around 100 CEOs and Founders, 150 Academicians and Researchers, and 400 CTOs, VPs, and Philanthropists.