The AI Impact Summit presents two special cultural evenings celebrating India’s rich heritage and its evolving technological spirit.
On February 17, 2026, at the Amphitheatre, South Plaza in Bharat Mandapam, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture will showcase India’s Journey from Tradition to Technology, featuring vibrant classical and folk performances including Nritta Melakam and Jayati Jai Mama Bharatam. This will be following the award and felicitation ceremony of the winners of the three Flagship Global Impact Challenges.
On February 20, 2026, the Task Force of Arts & Music (TaFMA) will present Hornbill Dream – Where Tradition Meets Technology, a dynamic celebration of Nagaland’s cultural heritage blended with contemporary innovation.
The programmes are open to all delegates and dignitaries, offering an inspiring cultural experience alongside conversations on AI and the future.
Join us as we reimagine India’s cultural narratives in the context of a rapidly evolving technological era.
Details at a Glance
 Date & Time |  Event Name |  Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2026, 6:00 PM onwards | Awards and Felicitation Ceremonyfollowed byCultural Programmeby Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture | Amphitheatre, South Plaza, Bharat Mandapam |
| 20 February 2026, 6:30 PM onwards | Cultural Programmeby Task Force of Music & Arts (TaFMA) |
Awards and Felicitation Ceremony | February 17, 2026
| Agenda |  Speaker |  Time |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Remark | Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY | 06:00 – 06:03 PM |
| Special Address | Shri Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) | 06:03 – 06:08 PM |
| Video Presentation: Challenge journey – AI for ALL | 06:08 – 06:10 PM | |
| AI for ALL Awards | Award distribution by HMEIT, HMOS, Senior government officials & Meta representatives | 06:10 – 06:20 PM |
| Women in STEM remark | Smt. Roshni Nadar, Chairperson, HCL Technologies | 06:20 – 06:25 PM |
| Video Presentation: Challenge journey – AI by HER | 06:25 – 06:27 PM | |
| AI by HER Awards | Award distribution by HMEIT, HMOS, Senior government officials & Meta representatives | 06:27 – 06:37 PM |
| Youth Led Innovation Remark | Varin Sikka, Founder, Carboon Inc. | 06:37 – 06:42 PM |
| Video Presentation: Challenge journey – YUVAI | 06:42 – 06:44 PM | |
| YUVAI Awards | Award distribution by HMEIT, HMOS, Senior government officials & Meta representatives | 06:44 – 06:54 PM |
| Keynote Address | Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) | 06:54 – 07:00 PM |
