In a bold stride for global tech diplomacy, President Emmanuel Macron heads to India for the AI Impact Summit, launching the India-France Year of Innovation with PM Narendra Modi. The three-day itinerary, starting February 17, promises to reshape bilateral dynamics in artificial intelligence and beyond.
Echoing PM Modi’s role at France’s AI Action Summit a year prior, this reciprocal gesture highlights unwavering confidence. The French Embassy notes the visit’s role in committing both nations to AI’s responsible deployment for common prosperity, via enhanced research and innovation frameworks.
Key moments include a 3:15 PM tete-a-tete with Modi on February 17 at Raj Bhavan, MoUs, and statements. Mumbai evenings host the Innovation Forum at 5:20 PM and Gateway of India launch at 8:15 PM. New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam hosts summit core on February 18-19: inaugurations, pavilions, leader sessions, and departure post-lunch.
Talks span Horizon 2047 goals, Indo-Pacific stability, and worldwide concerns, reinforcing strategic independence. Spanning 2026, the Innovation Year fosters multi-domain collaborations, from startups to space, heralding a new era of Franco-Indian synergy.