Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up for a landmark event, hosting 35-40 top global CEOs, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Set for February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam, this five-day gathering highlights India’s ambition to lead in artificial intelligence, drawing over 200,000 participants from farmers to tech experts.
Summit’s Core Pillars
Anchored on “People, Planet, and Progress,” the summit promotes inclusive AI growth. PM Modi’s one-on-one sessions with CEOs like Airtel’s Sunil Bharti Mittal, Tata Sons’ N. Chandrasekaran, Bill Gates, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, and heads of Microsoft, Netflix, Zoom, and Amazon will cover investment plans, AI strategies, job creation, and public-private partnerships.
Star-Studded Global Lineup
Adding prestige, leaders from 20 nations join at Modi’s invitation, including Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, France’s Emmanuel Macron, and Spain’s Pedro Sanchez. Over 45 countries send ministerial teams, alongside the UN Secretary-General and global officials, making it a powerhouse forum for AI diplomacy.
$100 Billion Investment Drive
India eyes $100 billion in pledges, fueled by Microsoft’s $17.5 billion commitment for AI infrastructure and workforce skilling. Talks will tackle automation risks, reskilling initiatives, and equitable tech access, positioning India as an AI innovation hub.
This summit signals India’s bold AI roadmap, blending tech giants’ expertise with grassroots impact for sustainable progress.
