In a bold step towards global AI leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Thursday. This colossal conference stands out as a premier forum for AI advancements, assembling an elite cadre of international dignitaries and innovators.
PMO announcements detail the opening at 9:40 AM, featuring PM Modi’s speech wrapping up by 10:25 AM. The lineup boasts addresses from French President Emmanuel Macron, UN chief Antonio Guterres, and luminaries from tech and business realms.
Kicking off with leader welcomes and a 9:15 AM photo op, the agenda shifts to the 11 AM expo visit. PM Modi, with fellow heads of state, will navigate pavilions brimming with AI-powered breakthroughs from nations worldwide, spotlighting futuristic tech applications.
The post-lunch plenary unites top officials to chart AI’s course, zeroing in on policy alignments, infrastructure boosts, and collaborative governance. These talks aim to synchronize national agendas with a unified global vision.
Evening brings the spotlight to the 5:30 PM CEO Roundtable, where PM Modi convenes with tech titans and policymakers. Anticipated focal points: investment pipelines, joint R&D ventures, agile supply ecosystems, and widespread AI integration across sectors.
Designed to sculpt cooperative pathways, the summit leverages AI for pioneering breakthroughs, accountable frameworks, and borderless alliances. It galvanizes stakeholders to harness AI for economic acceleration, governance overhaul, and societal elevation.
Rooted in ‘Sarva Jan Hitaya, Sarva Jan Sukhaya,’ it champions AI that serves humanity’s greater good. The fourth installment after prior hosts UK, South Korea, and France, this edition amplifies India’s voice in defining AI’s ethical trajectory.