New Delhi is set to become the global epicentre of Artificial Intelligence as it hosts the India AI Impact Summit from February 16 to 20, 2026. Expected to be the largest among the four global AI summits held so far, the event highlights India’s growing leadership in shaping responsible, inclusive, and impact-driven AI on a global scale.
Governments, business executives, scholars, civil society organisations, and international organisations from over 100 nations will be among the participants. It is anticipated that 15 to 20 heads of state, more than 50 ministers, more than 40 CEOs of top Indian and international businesses, and about 500 notable members of the global AI ecosystem, including chief technology officers, researchers, and innovators, will attend the summit.
The summit brings together an influential line-up of global leaders shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence across research, policy, infrastructure, and industry:
- Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, will share insights from steering one of the world’s largest AI ecosystems, including Gemini and large-scale AI deployment.
- Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, represents the driving force behind global AI computing and next-generation semiconductor innovation.
- Demis Hassabis, Co-Founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, will highlight breakthroughs in advanced AI systems.
- Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair of Microsoft, brings a governance-focused perspective, addressing regulation, responsible AI, and global policy frameworks.
- Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder and Chairman of Infosys, will discuss population-scale AI and digital public infrastructure.
- Fei-Fei Li, Professor at Stanford University, adds a critical human-centred lens, championing ethical, inclusive, and responsible AI development.
- Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, will explore the role of AI, data, and digital infrastructure in driving India’s next phase of growth.
- Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, will focus on telecom-led digital transformation and AI-powered connectivity.
For the city, the summit is expected to boost global visibility, knowledge exchange, and innovation-driven tourism, drawing thousands of international delegates.