The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has confirmed that India will host the AI Impact Summit on 19–20 February 2026. The announcement underscores India’s ambition to play a central role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence on the global stage.
The event is a part of a series of international AI summits previously hosted in the U.K., France, Korea, and Rwanda. The summit is likely to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to deliberate on the safe and inclusive deployment of AI.
Key Priorities for the Summit
- AI for Public Good: Leveraging artificial intelligence to solve challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture, and climate resilience.
- Inclusive Growth: Ensuring AI benefits extend to rural and underserved communities across India.
- Digital Infrastructure: Expansion of initiatives like AIKosh, which already hosts 1,000+ datasets and 200+ AI models, and scaling access to GPU computing for developers.
- Global Partnerships: Positioning India as a collaborative partner in global AI governance.
Strategic Outlook
The Electronic and Information Technology Minister (MeitY), Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized that the summit aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Technology for Public Good.” Recent pilot projects across Indian districts, including AI-powered education tools that showed 100% improvement in mathematics learning outcomes, highlight AI’s transformative potential.
The global AI market was estimated at USD 279.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.81 trillion by 2030, growing at a robust CAGR of 35.9% from 2025 to 2033. Hosting the summit positions India to tap into this booming market while shaping global discussions on safe and inclusive AI deployment. Considering market projections, the India AI market is expected to grow to USD 184.46 billion by 2030. The announcement of the AI summit 2026 aims to convene the global AI community in New Delhi to harness artificial intelligence for economic growth while ensuring that technological progress remains safe, ethical, and inclusive in the long run.
