India AI Summit 2026 LIVE: India stands at forefront of AI transformation, says PM Modi

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Global tech leaders, including Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman, along with representatives from around 20 countries, are expected at the AI Impact Summit

Updated - February 16, 2026 11:16 am IST

Banners of AI-Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi stand beside a road leading to summit venue in New Delhi, on February 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: MANISH SWARUP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (February 16, 2026) said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and its strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility.

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In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit.”

Global tech leaders Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman and leaders of about 20 countries, including Brazil and France, are among those from about 100 countries expected to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit this week.

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The event is being hosted from February 16 to 20 at the Bharat Mandapam complex in Delhi where the G-20 Summit was hosted first in 2023. It marks the 4 ^th AI Summit after Summits in the U.K., South Korea and France. Officials said it would be showcased as the first time the Summit on the transformative effect and challenges from AI is hosted in a Global South country.

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February 16, 2026 11:16
Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of AI summit, CBSE exams
Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday issued an advisory for commuters ahead of the five-day India AI Impact Summit 2026, which begins on Monday (February 16, 2026), and the CBSE Class 10 and 12 examinations, which commence on Tuesday (February 17, 2026).
The advisory stated that traffic movement will be restricted on Bhairon Marg, excluding the Ring Road T-Point and Mathura Road, and on several other central Delhi stretches, including Subramania Bharti Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Tees January Marg, Akbar Road, and adjoining roads.
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February 16, 2026 11:05
2.5 lakh visitors expected
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the AI Impact event will feature more than 3,000 speakers over 500 sessions and host more than 300 exhibitions and live demonstrations of AI technology and startups, which are “structured across three thematic chakras — People, Planet and Progress”.
The government hopes to attract more than 2.5 lakh visitors to the event, the statement said.
- The Hindu Bureau
February 16, 2026 11:04
PM Modi to inaugurate an India AI Expo today
The event kicks off on Monday (February 16, 2026) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the “India AI Impact Expo 2026”, including pavilions from 13 other countries.
The event is being hosted from February 16 to 20 at the Bharat Mandapam complex in Delhi where the G-20 Summit was hosted first in 2023. It marks the 4th AI Summit after Summits in the U.K., South Korea and France. Officials said it would be showcased as the first time the Summit on the transformative effect and challenges from AI is hosted in a Global South country.
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AI Impact Summit 2026 begins on February 16; Modi to inaugurate an India AI Expo
PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo 2026 on February 16, showcasing global AI collaboration and innovation in New Delhi.