India to Host Groundbreaking AI Impact Summit 2026

India will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, aiming to influence the global AI agenda with a focus on inclusive growth, fostering collaboration between the Global South and international stakeholders.

India is set to host its first-ever AI Impact Summit next year, eyeing a transformative role in shaping the global AI narrative. Scheduled for February 19-20, 2026, in New Delhi, the summit will witness participation from a plethora of international figures, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

This summit is not just symbolic but holds substantial value as it aims to integrate the needs and innovations of emerging economies into the AI realm, according to India's Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada. It promises to foster collaboration across governments, industries, and civil society to create shared solutions.

Embedded in the principles of people, planet, and progress, this summit seeks to promote AI for humanity, emphasizing practical outcomes. France's Ambassador for AI and Digital, Clara Chappaz, highlighted the event's potential as a pivotal point for moving from action to impact, while the UN's Amandeep Singh Gill underscored its importance for global AI governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)