Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed world leaders, delegations, and industry figures to the AI Impact Summit 2026, being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 16 to February 20. Emphasising the summit’s theme — “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” (welfare for all, happiness for all) — the prime minister voiced optimism about the event’s role in shaping a “progressive” future.
Ahead of the opening sessions, Modi highlighted the significance of the gathering in a post on X, describing the summit as an effort to bring together leaders, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts from around the world. He underscored the shared commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence for human-centric progress.
Modi noted that AI is rapidly transforming key sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, governance, and enterprise. He said the summit would deepen global discussions on innovation, collaboration, and the responsible use of AI, expressing confidence that the deliberations would help shape a future driven by opportunity and technological advancement.
The prime minister also credited India’s technological progress and youth, stating that the country stands at the forefront of the AI transformation благодаря its digital infrastructure, vibrant startup ecosystem, and expanding research capabilities. In a separate message, he expressed pride in India hosting the global summit, calling it further evidence of the nation’s growing contribution to science, technology, and global development.
Global Participation and Expo
Alongside the summit, the India AI Impact Expo is being organised, featuring pavilions from 13 countries, including Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy. The broader event will showcase around 300 pavilions and live demonstrations, organised across three themes — people, planet, and progress — and is expected to attract significant public and industry interest.
Key Attendees
The summit is set to host a wide range of global leaders and dignitaries. Among the prominent participants are Emmanuel Macron, President of France, and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil.
Other invited leaders include:
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Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan
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Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of Croatia
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Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland
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Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, President of Spain
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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
The summit is expected to serve as a major platform for international dialogue on the future of artificial intelligence, governance frameworks, and emerging technological cooperation.
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