Outlook Business Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 15 to 20. The event will bring together global leaders, CEOs and policymakers to engage on artificial intelligence.
The summit will feature global heads of state and CEOs from companies like Google DeepMind, Anthropic, Adobe, Salesforce, Qualcomm and FedEx, showcasing India’s growing role in shaping global artificial intelligence discussions.
India has invited China to join the India AI Impact Summit 2026 as a partner nation for the first time, intending to showcase foundational AI technologies and encourage alignment on global AI policy standards.
Confirmed attendees, according to IT Secretary S Krishnan, include Bill Gates, Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, Shantanu Narayen, Marc Benioff, Cristiano Amon, and Raj Subramaniam, alongside over 50 other CEOs and founders from more than 100 countries.
Other prominent leaders expected are French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, and CEOs such as Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, and Lip-Bu Tan, ensuring diverse participation across governments and industry.
The summit aims to promote global AI democratisation, support local AI development, foster AI-for-Good solutions in healthcare, agriculture, and governance, and align AI standards with the needs of developing nations.
PM Modi will also inaugurate the expo, attend the opening ceremony, host a dinner, and participate in the leaders’ plenary and CEO roundtable, reinforcing India’s global AI leadership and diplomatic engagement.
Meanwhile, officials said Delhi’s Public Works Department is upgrading roads, tourist spots, and areas around Bharat Mandapam and IGI Airport, improving infrastructure, lighting, signage, and security for delegates, CEOs and heads of state during the summit.