The session “Building Public Interest AI: Catalytic Funding for Equitable Access to Compute Resources” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 marked the launch of the working report on the subject “Opening Up Computational Resources for New AI Futures” by Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The discussion brought together senior government leaders, philanthropic institutions and global AI experts to examine how catalytic funding, new institutional models and South–South cooperation can make advanced compute accessible and affordable for the Global South.

On the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India formally joined the Pax Silica coalition, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of strategic technology and supply chain cooperation between India and the United States. The signing ceremony brought together senior government leaders from both nations, underscoring a shared commitment to securing the full technology stack that will power the AI-driven global economy.

As part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the session “AI Meets Agriculture: Building Food Security and Climate Resilience” convened policymakers, development institutions, researchers and digital innovators to explore how Artificial Intelligence can transform agricultural systems, strengthen food security, and enhance climate resilience at scale. The session featured a keynote address by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, followed by a high-level panel discussion with representatives from the Government of India, the World Bank Group, research foundations and innovation ecosystem.

The session “AI and Open Networks: Creating Impact at Scale” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 set out a clear proposition: the future of AI will be determined not only by model breakthroughs, but by the digital public infrastructure and open network architectures that allow innovation to reach millions of people. Drawing on examples from healthcare, agriculture, science, and public service delivery, speakers demonstrated how India’s approach, combining consent-based data systems, interoperable platforms and open participation, has created the foundation for AI deployment at a population scale.

A high-level panel at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 deliberated on the meaning of AI diffusion, national strategies for infrastructure and innovation, and the evolving architecture of global cooperation and regulation. The session featured H.E. Paula Bogantes Zamora, Minister of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications, Costa Rica; H.E. Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, United Arab Emirates; and Mr. Sriram Krishnan, Senior Policy Advisor for AI, White House and Dr. Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India is bringing together technology leaders and policymakers across the globe to deliberate on the future of artificial intelligence. At Bharat Mandapam, the discussions reflect a shared aspiration, to shape AI in a manner that places humanity at its core.The India AI Impact Summit is being held in New Delhi from February 16-20, 2026. Home to one-sixth of the world’s population, the largest youth cohort globally, and one of the most dynamic technology talent pools, India stands as both a creator and a rapid adopter of emerging technologies. This unique position confers not only scale, but also responsibility in shaping the global AI discourse.

At the opening ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments, a landmark outcome of the summit that brings together leading frontier AI companies and India’s domestic innovators to advance inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence. Speaking at the Summit, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, positioned India’s AI strategy as one rooted in democratisation, scale, and sovereignty. He outlined India’s comprehensive approach across the five layers of the AI stack, applications, models, compute, talent, and energy, emphasising real-world deployment in healthcare, agriculture, education, and public services.

Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Industry Leaders, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Researchers, Delegates, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen - Namaste! A heartfelt welcome to all of you at the world’s largest and historic AI Impact Summit. This summit is being held in India, a nation that represents one-sixth of humanity. India is home to the world’s largest youth population, the biggest pool of tech talent, and one of the most expansive tech-enabled ecosystems. India not only creates new technologies but also adopts them at an unprecedented pace. On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians who are eager to embrace innovation, I extend a warm welcome to all Heads of Government, leaders of the global AI ecosystem, and innovators present here. I express my deepest gratitude for your presence.

பிரதமர் திரு நரேந்திர மோடி அழைப்பின் பேரில், ஸ்பெயின் அதிபர் பெட்ரோ சாஞ்செஸ், 2026 பிப்ரவரி 18–19 தேதிகளில் நடைபெறும் ஏஐ தாக்கம் உச்சிமாநாடு 2026 மாநாட்டில் பங்கேற்பதற்காக இந்தியாவிற்கு அதிகாரப்பூர்வ பயணம் மேற்கொண்டுள்ளார். இது அவருடைய இந்தியாவிற்கான இரண்டாவது அதிகாரப்பூர்வ பயணமாகும். இதற்கு முன் அவர் 2024 அக்டோபர் 27–29 தேதிகளில் இருதரப்பு பயணம் மேற்கொண்டிருந்தார். இந்தப் பயணத்தின் போது, டிஜிட்டல் மாற்றம் மற்றும் குடிமைப் பணித்துறை அமைச்சரான திரு. ஆஸ்கர் லோபெஸ் அகுடா மற்றும் வேளாண்மை, மீன்வளம் மற்றும் உணவு துறை அமைச்சரான திரு. லூயிஸ் புகாடஸ் ஆகியோரும் அவருடன் வந்திருந்தனர்.

On the third day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a quiet sense of achievement settles over Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The announcement is simple, yet significant. India has secured the Guinness World Records title for the most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours. A total of 250,946 valid pledges are recorded between 16 and 17 February. The figure comfortably surpasses the initial target of 5,000. It is not merely a record. It is a statement of intent from a young nation that is choosing to shape artificial intelligence with conscience. The summit, underway from 16 to 20 February, continues to draw students, educators, innovators and policymakers from across the country and beyond. The AI Responsibility Pledge campaign, launched under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India, invites citizens to commit to ethical, inclusive and accountable use of AI. Participants who complete the pledge receive a digital badge and access to curated AI learning pathways. The gesture is symbolic, yet practical. It links intent with education.

Prime Minister of Croatia, HE Mr. Andrej Plenković met the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. Both leaders discussed how to add momentum to our bilateral partnership in areas such as technology, innovation, shipbuilding, blue economy and boosting connectivity through the IMEEC corridor. In separate posts on X, Shri Modi said: “Held fruitful discussions with the Prime Minister of Croatia, Mr. Andrej Plenković. We discussed how to add momentum to our bilateral partnership in areas such as technology, innovation, shipbuilding, blue economy and boosting connectivity through the IMEEC corridor. Also expressed gratitude for his personal support to the India-EU FTA, which will bring unprecedented progress for people in India as well as Europe.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit and inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on 19 February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Prior to this, on 18 February at around 7 PM, Prime Minister will welcome the leaders of various countries participating in the Summit at Bharat Mandapam. On the sidelines, Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders attending the Summit. On 19th February, the Prime Minister will participate in the Opening Ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at around 9:40 AM. Along with the Prime Minister, the Opening Ceremony will also be addressed by the President of France, Secretary-General of the United Nations as well as various top industry leaders from across the world.

On the third day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 today on 18th February 2026, the session on “AI and Education: From Innovation to Impact”, hosted in collaboration with the Estonian Embassy, New Delhi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, explored how countries can move beyond pilots to system-wide adoption of artificial intelligence in public education. The discussion highlighted that AI is already present in classrooms and that the central challenge is its responsible, equitable, and learning-focused deployment at scale.

India is preparing to take a decisive and confident leap in artificial intelligence. On 17 February 2026, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 being held in New Delhi from 16 to 20 February, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India will expand its compute capacity beyond the existing 38,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), with an additional 20,000 GPUs to be added in the coming weeks. The announcement was not merely technical. It was strategic. It signalled that India is scaling up with intent and positioning itself firmly among the world’s leading AI powers.

ഭാരത് മണ്ഡപത്തിൽ നടന്ന 2026 ലെ ഇന്ത്യ എഐ ഇംപാക്ട് ഉച്ചകോടിയിൽ, "നൂതനാശയത്തിൽ നിന്ന് സ്വാധീനത്തിലേക്ക് : പൊതുജനാരോഗ്യ രംഗത്തെ നൂതന സംവിധാനമായി എഐ" എന്ന വിഷയത്തിൽ നടന്ന സമ്മേളനത്തിൽ കേന്ദ്ര ആരോഗ്യ-കുടുംബക്ഷേമ സഹമന്ത്രി ശ്രീമതി അനുപ്രിയ പട്ടേൽ പങ്കെടുത്തു. പൊതുജനാരോഗ്യ മുന്നേറ്റത്തെ നയിക്കുന്നതിലും ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ആരോഗ്യ സംരക്ഷണ സംവിധാനങ്ങൾ ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്തുന്നതിലും നിർമിത ബുദ്ധിയുടെ പരിവർത്തനാത്മക പങ്കിനെ സെഷൻ എടുത്തുകാട്ടി.

The second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded with an Awards Ceremony recognising outstanding artificial intelligence innovations across multiple national and global challenges, followed by a cultural programme celebrating India’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. The Awards Ceremony recognised winners across three flagship initiatives — AI by HER, AI for ALL, and YuvaAI, highlighting the Summit’s focus on inclusive innovation, large-scale societal impact, and youth-led participation in India’s AI ecosystem.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today hailed the India AI Impact Expo 2026 as a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation, and intent. Sharing highlights of inauguration, Shri Modi said the Expo highlighted the extraordinary potential of Indian talent in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence for global good. Above all, the event reaffirmed India’s commitment to harnessing AI responsibly, inclusively, and at scale for human progress. In a post on X, Shri Modi stated:

In a major boost to India’s emerging Media & Entertainment innovation ecosystem, 51 promising startups from the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality) and Media Tech sector will showcase their products and technologies at the WAVES Creators Corner powered by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting during the India AI Impact Expo 2026. The Expo will be held at Bharat Mandapam from 16th to 20th February 2026.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, marking the first time that a global convening of this scale on artificial intelligence is being organised in the Global South. The Summit will bring together the Heads of State and Government, ministers, global technology leaders, eminent researchers, multilateral institutions and industry stakeholders to deliberate on the role of AI in advancing inclusive growth, strengthening public systems and enabling sustainable development.

The MIB Pavilion at India AI Impact Summit 2026 will feature panels, masterclasses, and technology showcases exploring AI’s transformative impact on media and entertainment, including AI-driven production workflows, multilingual voice technologies, gaming innovation, content monetization, and responsible AI frameworks. Highlights include interactive AI micro-drama storytelling, the Kathāvatār AI-generated short films in partnership with Adobe, and Shekhar Kapur’s masterclass on AI-powered storytelling, examining the evolution of filmmaking and cultural authenticity. Sessions will showcase innovations from LTM BlueVerse, AWS, Google with Evergent, Sony Research India, PurpleTalk, Dashverse, Pocket FM, Kuku FM, and Lumikai, promoting knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and India’s leadership in responsible AI creative services.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. Shri Modi said that being among innovators, researchers, and technology enthusiasts, highlights the extraordinary potential of Artificial Intelligence, Indian talent, and innovation. He emphasized that India’s progress in AI will not only shape transformative solutions for the nation but also contribute to global advancement. In a post on X, Shri Modi stated:

Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, to be held from February 16–20 in New Delhi, the finalists of three flagship Global Impact Challenges — AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi were announced. These challenges are launched to advance the adoption of novel and impactful AI solutions, aligned with global priorities. Together, we received more than 4,650 applications from over 60 countries, underscoring strong international participation. Following a rigorous multi-stage evaluation by domain experts and industry leaders, the top 70 teams across Challenges have been selected as finalists. They will present their solutions at the Summit’s Grand Finale and Awards Felicitation Ceremony on 16th and 17th February at Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan.

As India prepares to inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, under the IndiaAI Mission, in collaboration with Intel India, will launch “Most pledges received for an AI Responsibility campaign in 24 hours” a nationwide campaign beginning 16 February 2026 (8:00 AM IST onwards). The initiative will attempt an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the “Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours.” The campaign seeks to mobilise citizens across the country to commit to the ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, reinforcing India’s commitment to building a trustworthy and human-centric AI ecosystem.

India is set to host the India AI Impact Summit from February 16-20, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together governments, industry leaders, researchers, startups, students and citizens from across the world. The Summit is envisioned as a pivotal global platform to shape a future-oriented agenda for inclusive, responsible and impactful AI and aims to move beyond high-level discussions and deliver tangible outcomes that can support economic growth, social development and sustainable use of AI. The Summit will be structured around three core pillars—People, Planet and Progress—with discussions focusing on employment and skilling, sustainable and energy-efficient AI, and economic as well as social development.

Media Accreditation Window for the India AI Summit was opened on 29 December 2025 and was closed for new registrations on 8 February 2026. Following this, many requests have been received for re-opening the registrations by those who were unable to register earlier. In view of this, media registration for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 has been re-opened for one final time, providing a last chance for media representatives to register for coverage of the Summit. This is a limited 48-hour window which will close on Friday, 13 February 2026, 4 PM IST. Weblink to register: https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/media-accreditation