etvbharat48d ago
All eyes are on Delhi today as India hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026, a high-profile gathering of global leaders and industry heavyweights in Artificial Intelligence - a technology widely seen as one of the biggest disruptors since the advent of electricity.The February 16-20 summit at the grand 'Bharat Mandapam' brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and technology innovators at a time when nations are racing to define their AI agendas.For India, the event is as much about signalling capability as it is about intent - showcasing its deep talent pool, expanding digital public infrastructure and growing startup ecosystem, while positioning itself as a key architect of responsible, scalable and inclusive AI solutions for the world.'Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya'Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit. "Bringing the world together to discuss AI!" he said in a post on X Sunday morning. "The theme of the Summit is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya or welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for human-centric progress," he said.The PM will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026, being held alongside the AI Summit, at 5 PM today. As per a statement from the PMO, the Expo will serve as a national demonstration of AI in action, where policy meets practice, innovation meets scale, and technology meets the everyday citizen.Who All Are Attending?Leaders from around 20 countries are expected to attend, including high-profile figures such as Emmanuel Macron, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Pedro Sánchez and Dick Schoof. Other prominent attendees include Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Tshering Tobgay.In addition, ministerial delegations from over 45 countries, along with senior officials from multiple international organisations and the United Nations, including António Guterres, are expected to join deliberations.Tech Titans and Industry PowerhousesThe summit will bring together some of the most influential names in global technology and artificial intelligence. Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis and Dario Amodei are all well-known individuals. Additionally, C-Level Executives from other global brands like Mukesh Ambani, Bill Gates, Cristiano Amon, Brad Smith, etc., will also be present.More than 40 company executives/CEOs from around the globe are scheduled to attend the event. It is estimated that announcements related to collaborations/investments of over USD $100 Billion will be made during this summit.Prime Minister Modi will address the Summit, visit the Expo, and engage closely with the CEOs. The event is being closely watched globally as it unfolds, given that some of the biggest names shaping the tech narrative are slated to be part of it.