India AI Impact Summit 2026 Begins in New Delhi with Global Tech Leaders

India is set to take center stage in the global technology landscape as it hosts the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The summit brings together global technology leaders, policymakers, innovators, researchers, and startups to shape the future of responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, marking a major milestone in India’s growing leadership in emerging technologies.

The AI Impact Expo, being held alongside the summit, will serve as a national showcase of AI-driven innovation. The expo will feature more than 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations structured around three core themes — People, Planet, and Progress. Over 600 high-potential startups and 13 international country pavilions will highlight global collaboration and technological exchange within the artificial intelligence ecosystem.

The summit aims to highlight India’s technological capabilities and the strength of its youth-driven innovation ecosystem. The event theme, “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” — meaning welfare for all and happiness for all — reflects a commitment to ensuring AI serves humanity and promotes inclusive growth.

Key Focus Areas on Day 1

The opening day will feature discussions on Artificial Intelligence for Road Safety, focusing on data-driven solutions to improve mobility safety across India. Experts from leading institutions and government bodies will examine crash pattern analysis, predictive risk systems, driver training technologies, and hyperlocal safety models to prevent accidents and enhance public safety.

A leadership session will explore the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of learning and work. Discussions will examine how AI is transforming global employment patterns, redefining skills, and creating the need for large-scale workforce reskilling.

Another major session will focus on the transformation of India’s judicial system through artificial intelligence. Experts will discuss AI-powered case management, predictive analytics for decision-making, legal research automation, virtual courts, and tools to reduce backlog while improving access to justice.

The summit will also address culturally grounded artificial intelligence, emphasizing that AI systems often fail when they overlook social norms and cultural contexts rather than technical limitations.

Employment and workforce evolution remain central to the discussions. Experts will explore how AI can create new job opportunities while making certain roles obsolete, reinforcing the need for future-ready skill development.

A special session on Smart and Resilient Agriculture will explore how artificial intelligence can support sustainable farming, climate resilience, and improved productivity. The discussion will bring together researchers, policymakers, and agricultural experts to explore practical AI solutions for India’s farming sector.

A Global Platform Led by the Global South

The summit marks the first global AI summit of its kind hosted in the Global South. It seeks to promote people-centric AI innovations that drive inclusive growth, social development, and environmental protection.

The event builds on extensive global outreach and public consultations held across major international cities. Guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, the summit aims to ensure artificial intelligence advances human welfare while protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.

With global tech leaders convening in New Delhi, the summit signals India’s emergence as a key driver in shaping the future of ethical and human-centered artificial intelligence.