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The summit will see participation from several global leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Pedro Sánchez, Tshering Tobgay and Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is being held from 16th to 20th February 2026, alongside the India AI Impact Summit. (X/@narendramodi)
AI Impact Summit India 2026 Updates From Delhi: India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together global policymakers, technology leaders and AI innovators. The event marks the first major global AI summit to be held in the Global South. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo today.
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On Sunday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a traffic advisory, urging delegates travelling to Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan to use public transport due to limited parking and revised entry arrangements.
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According to the Ministry of External Affairs, 20 world leaders will attend the summit, alongside ministerial delegations from more than 45 countries. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and senior representatives from several international organisations are also expected to participate.
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At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Heads of State and Government will be present. Confirmed attendees include Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin.
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AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: Bandra-Worli Sea Link Illuminated To Welcome French President Macron
Mumbai’s Bandra-Worli Sea Link lit up to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are visiting Mumbai and Delhi during their visit to India from February 16-19.
President Macron will arrive in Mumbai today and meet with PM Modi here on February 17. Later, they will travel to Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Mumbai’s Bandra-Worli Sea Link lit up to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai.
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are visiting Mumbai and Delhi during their visit to India from February 16-19. President Macron… pic.twitter.com/T2FppGPLxb
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2026
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: NCW Chairperson Highlights AI Initiatives For Women At India AI Summit
National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar said, “We had a very good discussion at the summit about how we can use AI to protect women. Based on our discussions today, we can connect women in villages, remote areas, and both rural and urban areas. We provide training for women to become AI-enabled for ‘Viksit Bharat’ under our ‘Yashodha AI’ campaign. This helps women learn how they can use AI to progress in their careers. We will soon join the farmers and rural women with us.”
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: Odisha To Showcase AI Vision At India AI Impact Summit
The Government of Odisha will showcase its vision and preparedness in Artificial Intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 through a dedicated Odisha Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi Opens India AI Impact Expo, Hails Indian Innovation In AI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the India AI Impact Expo 2026 reflected the immense potential of artificial intelligence powered by Indian talent and innovation.
Inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.
Being here among innovators, researchers and tech enthusiasts gives a glimpse of the extraordinary potential of AI, Indian talent and innovation. Together, we will shape solutions not just for India but for the… pic.twitter.com/G370iXYAXm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2026
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: Indian Army Showcases Indigenous AI Capabilities At India AI Impact Summit
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Indian Army is highlighting its shift towards becoming a data-centric, AI-enabled force in line with the national vision of technological self-reliance and secure digital capability. The Army is showcasing a range of indigenous AI applications currently in use, demonstrating their potential for dual-use across sectors such as education, disaster response, cybersecurity, transportation safety and digital infrastructure protection.
#WATCH | India-AI Impact Summit 2026 | The Indian Army is accelerating its transformation into a data-centric, AI-enabled force aligned with the national vision of technological self-reliance and secure digital capability. At the India AI Summit, the Indian Army is presenting a… pic.twitter.com/ribCBMqXno
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2026
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: Over 20 Heads Of State, 60 Ministers To Attend India AI Impact Summit 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 will bring together over 20 Heads of State, 60 ministers and more than 500 global AI leaders in New Delhi to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. The summit is anchored around three core pillars, or ‘Sutras’ — People, Planet and Progress. Alongside the summit, the India AI Impact Expo is set to feature over 300 exhibitors from 30 countries across more than 10 thematic pavilions.
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: Akash Ambani Presents Jio’s AI Vision To PM Modi
Akash Ambani, Chairman of Jio, showcased the company’s AI-driven transformation across healthcare, education, culture and smart home solutions to PM Narendra Modi at the Jio AI Pavilion during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
#WATCH | India AI Impact Summit 2026 | Akash Ambani, Chairman, Jio, showcases the company’s AI-led transformation across healthcare, education, culture, and smart home solutions to honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jio AI Pavilion during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. pic.twitter.com/k2BqvZc3uB
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2026
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi Inaugurates India AI Impact Expo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026, at Bharat Mandapam.
The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is being held from February 16 to 20, 2026, alongside the India AI Impact Summit. The theme of the Summit is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya.
#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026, at Bharat Mandapam.
The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is being held from 16th to 20th February 2026, alongside the India AI Impact Summit. The theme of the Summit is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana… pic.twitter.com/QElKXW1KCr
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2026
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: 'AI Has Both Benefits And Risks', Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “In the next few days of the AI summit, we are looking at the impact of AI on human society. There are positive impacts of AI, including weather forecasting, climate change, agriculture, the discovery of new materials, and productivity gains. There are potential negative impacts. We are looking at how to balance these impacts so we can capture the benefits while containing the harms. We will come out with a good outcome from this summit.”
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: 'PM Modi To Inaugurate Biggest AI Expo', Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026, which he described as the biggest artificial intelligence expo in the country.
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: 'AI Is Necessity For India', Says DPIIT Joint Secretary
Department for Promotion of Industries and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Joint Secretary, Sanjiv Singh, said, “The programme organised by CII for AI based startups on the sideline of the Summit is great. India’s top AI startups are participating in it. AI is a necessity for the country. We are the best in the analytical part of AI in the world… When Excel was first launched, people thought that it would be disruptive. AI will help humankind…”
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: Alt Group MD Tyrone Estephan Highlights AI’s Untapped Potential In Creative Industry
Managing Director of the Alt Group, Tyrone Estephan, said, “Many people talk about AI’s role in many different industries, and how it can help the economy. But one often overlooked industry is the creative industry, which people relate to most… This is a great opportunity for the creative industry.”
AI Summit India 2026 Live Updates: 'We Have Really High Expectations,' Says Firuzjon Sodiqov, Deputy Chair, AI Council Tajikistan
On India AI Impact Summit 2026, Firuzjon Sodiqov, Deputy Chair, AI Council Tajikistan, told ANI, “We have really high expectations because we have been following India’s progress on AI and plus its initiatives gathering everyone in this great Summit. We are looking forward to these kinds of discussions, meetings and new announcements that will be made during the Summit.”
#WATCH | Delhi: On India AI Impact Summit 2026, Firuzjon Sodiqov, Deputy Chair, AI Council Tajikistan, says, “We have really high expectations because we have been following India’s progress on AI and plus its initiatives gathering everyone in this great Summit. We are looking… pic.twitter.com/CoHgjgxlVp
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2026
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: Industry-Govt Collaboration Key To Responsible AI, Says Cisco India MD
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Harish Krishnan, Managing Director of Cisco Systems India, highlighted AI’s transformative role in driving social good and enhancing human capabilities. Speaking on the theme ‘Democratising AI Resources for Economic Growth and Social Good,’ he stressed the importance of human skills while noting AI’s effective support. Krishnan also highlighted industry-government collaboration at Cisco, prioritising secure frameworks. He showcased the impact of AI in agriculture through the Krishi Mangal programme, which uses Sovereign AI in multiple languages to assist 44,000 women farmers, boosting incomes and improving livelihoods.
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: Govt, Firms Must Align On Responsible AI, Says US-India Strategic Partnership Forum CEO
Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, said the true impact of the AI Summit will be measured over the long term, given the strategic nature of artificial intelligence. He cautioned that if not managed properly, AI could have negative consequences, stressing the need for governments and companies to work together to define and implement responsible AI frameworks.
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Says AI Must Remain Human-Centric
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday said the India AI Impact Summit underscores India’s leadership in promoting a people-first and democratic AI future. Referring to the theme Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya, he highlighted India’s commitment to public good, accessibility and global cooperation, aiming to bridge the technological strengths of the Global North with the potential of the Global South. Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier remarks that humanity alone shapes its collective destiny, he stressed that AI must remain human-centric and responsibly guided.
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: World Recognises India’s Growing Influence In AI, Says New Zealand Minister
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, New Zealand’s Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane Reti, described the event as global recognition of India’s growing influence in the AI space. He said New Zealand views India as a major player not only because of its scale but also due to its strong policy work, and expressed interest in deeper collaboration. Reti added that both countries understand the need to build public trust and earn a “social license” to fully realise AI’s benefits, stressing the importance of addressing risks transparently while engaging in international dialogue.
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: What's On Agenda For Day 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo at 5 pm on Monday, bringing together innovators, startups, industry leaders and public institutions on a single platform. Keynote sessions, panel discussions and roundtables will be held at Bharat Mandapam, Sushma Swaraj Bhawan and Ambedkar Bhawan. The opening day aims to outline national priorities, encourage collaborations and shape the strategic AI dialogue for the summit.
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: Youth Must Learn 10-15 AI Tools To Increase Productivity, Says Info Edge Founder
Info Edge Founder and Executive Vice Chairman Sanjeev Bikhchandani on Monday highlighted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not eliminating jobs but significantly enhancing productivity, urging young professionals to adopt AI tools or risk being left behind, ANI reported.
AI Summit 2026 Delhi Live Updates: AI Will Automate 50% Of Jobs But Create Just As Many, Says Vineet Nayar
Speaking on the AI Summit, Vineet Nayar, Founder-Chairman of Sampark Foundation, highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on employment, noting that while 50% of jobs may be automated, an equal number of new jobs will be created through technology, ANI reported. He praised India for taking a leadership role in shaping AI for social impact, moving from a technology follower to a global innovator.
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: Posters Welcoming Macron Put Up Across Mumbai
Posters and banners welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron have appeared across Mumbai ahead of his visit to India from February 16–19, accompanied by First Lady Brigitte Macron. President Macron will arrive in Mumbai today and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 17, before traveling to Delhi to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Posters and banners welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron put up across Mumbai.
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are visiting Mumbai and Delhi during their visit to India from February 16-19. President Macron will arrive in… pic.twitter.com/aMqrS1VwAK
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2026
AI Summit 2026 Live Updates: India Takes Lead In Shaping AI Dialogue, Puts Human-Centered AI In Focus
The summit will focus on developmental aspects of artificial intelligence, emphasising human-centered and democratic approaches, while also highlighting the perspectives of developing nations, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Representatives from over 100 countries have been invited to participate, and an outcome document will be released following the discussions. After previous editions in the UK, South Korea, and France, India is taking the lead in shaping the global AI dialogue.
AI Summit 2026 Delhi Live Updates: AI Summit Kicks Off; Job Disruption, Child Safety On Agenda
The AI Summit kicked off on Monday, bringing together global policymakers, technology leaders and AI innovators.
AI Impact Summit 2026 Live Updates From Delhi: PM Modi Welcomes Global Delegates To India AI Impact Summit In Delhi
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live Updates From Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the India AI Impact Summit has drawn global attention to the country’s growing technological capabilities, calling it a moment of pride for the nation and a reflection of the potential of India’s youth. Read more
AI Summit 2026 Delhi Live Updates: PM Modi Hails India’s 1.4 Billion Citizens For AI Leadership
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live Updates From Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi credited India’s 1.4 billion citizens for the country’s leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). In a post on X, he highlighted India’s progress in digital public infrastructure, a thriving startup ecosystem, and advanced research, emphasising that the nation’s AI journey reflects both ambition and responsibility.
Thanks to the 1.4 billion people of India, our nation stands at the forefront of the AI transformation. From digital public infrastructure to a vibrant StartUp ecosystem and cutting-edge research, our strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2026
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: PM Modi Highlights AI's Transformative Power As Summit Begins Today
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live Updates From Delhi: As the AI Summit kicks off today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence across sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, governance, and enterprise. In a tweet, he said the AI Impact Summit will foster global discussions on innovation, collaboration, and responsible AI use, expressing confidence that the summit’s outcomes will help build a progressive, innovative, and opportunity-driven future.
AI today is transforming several sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and enterprise. The AI Impact Summit will enrich global discourse on diverse aspects of AI, such as innovation, collaboration, responsible use and more. I am confident that the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2026
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: PM Modi Calls For Inclusive AI At Global Summit
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live Updates From Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed global leaders, industry experts, innovators, and tech enthusiasts to the AI Impact Summit, which begins today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. In a tweet, he highlighted the summit’s theme, Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya — welfare and happiness for all — emphasising the shared goal of using artificial intelligence to drive human-centered progress.
Delhi Police Issue Traffic Advisory Ahead Of AI Impact Summit | Check Routes To Avoid
Delhi Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory from February 16 to 20 in wake of the upcoming AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. Read more
AI Impact Summit 2026 Live Updates: How India Plans To Emerge As A Key Player In The Age Of AI
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live Updates From Delhi: India is set to host the AI Impact Summit from February 16 to 20 at the grand Bharat Mandapam, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and industry heavyweights in Artificial Intelligence. Read more
AI Summit 2026 Delhi Live Updates: PM Modi Says Summit Proof Of India's Progress In Tech Sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16–20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, calling the global participation a testament to the talent and capability of the country’s youth. In a post on X, he said the summit reflects India’s rapid progress in science and technology and highlights its growing contribution to global development. The event will be the first major international AI summit hosted in the Global South.
यह हमारे लिए अत्यंत गर्व की बात है कि India AI Impact Summit के लिए दुनियाभर से लोग भारत आ रहे हैं। इससे हमारे देश के युवाओं के सामर्थ्य का भी पता चलता है। यह अवसर इस बात का भी प्रमाण है कि हमारा देश विज्ञान और टेक्नोलॉजी के क्षेत्र में तेजी से प्रगति कर रहा है और वैश्विक विकास… pic.twitter.com/7gxXJEtpOz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2026
AI Summit 2026 India Live Updates: I&B Ministry Issues Traffic Advisory For Delegates
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday released a traffic advisory ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. In a post on X, the Ministry advised delegates attending events at Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan to opt for public transportation, citing limited parking facilities and changes to entry gate arrangements.
AI Summit 2026 Live Updates: AI Summit Kicks Off In Delhi Today
India will host the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026 starting Monday in New Delhi, bringing together global stakeholders to chart the course for inclusive, responsible and resilient AI development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at 5 pm today at Bharat Mandapam. The gathering will be the first major international AI summit hosted in the Global South.
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