Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially launch the India AI Impact Summit 2026 this evening at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, heralding a new era for AI discussions in the Global South. Scheduled from February 16 to 20, the summit attracts an elite assembly of world leaders, business moguls, trailblazing innovators, policymakers, academics, and tech aficionados.
On X, PM Modi welcomed attendees under the banner ‘Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya’ – a call for AI that benefits everyone and brings universal happiness. This human-first ethos drives India’s strategy to leverage AI for societal advancement.
The agenda promises in-depth exchanges on AI’s multifaceted roles: fueling breakthroughs, building partnerships, upholding responsibility, and beyond. Modi pointed out AI’s profound impacts across healthcare, learning, agriculture, governance, and corporate spheres, confident that the summit will blueprint an innovative, forward-looking tomorrow.
What positions India uniquely? Its 1.4 billion citizens fuel a digital revolution, supported by seamless public infrastructure, a buzzing entrepreneurial hub, and frontier research. This blend signals purposeful leadership in AI.
Previously, Modi hailed the event as a proud milestone, reflecting India’s empowered youth, scientific prowess, and contributions to international progress.
He enriched the narrative with a Sanskrit gem: ‘Dane tapasi shauncham vigyanam vinaye naye. Vismayo na hi kartavyo bahuratna vasundhara.’ Interpreting it, the verse marvels at earth’s bountiful talents, urging us to expect ongoing marvels in science without astonishment.
PM Modi will simultaneously open the India AI Impact Expo 2026, a parallel showcase from February 16-20, highlighting AI’s tangible transformations. This convergence cements India’s role as a global AI vanguard, championing ethical, inclusive innovation.