Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the highly anticipated India AI Impact Summit 2026 tomorrow at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, marking a pivotal moment for international collaboration on artificial intelligence. This flagship event draws top-tier global attention, positioning India at the forefront of AI discourse.
According to details from the PMO, the inauguration begins at 9:40 AM, with PM Modi addressing the assembly by 10:25 AM. Joining him will be French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose insights will complement contributions from tech industry heavyweights.
The morning starts with PM Modi receiving world leaders, followed by a ceremonial group photo at 9:15 AM. Post-inauguration, around 11 AM, he will explore the expansive AI Impact Expo, featuring international pavilions that display groundbreaking AI innovations and tech solutions shaping tomorrow’s world.
Afternoon sessions include a high-level plenary where presidents, ministers, and multilateral reps converge to outline AI priorities. Expect deep dives into governance models, scaling infrastructure, and forging international alliances to responsibly advance AI.
Capping the day is the CEO Roundtable at 5:30 PM, a strategic dialogue with CEOs of major tech giants and government leaders. Conversations will focus on unlocking investments, building research synergies, strengthening supply chains, and deploying AI at scale in critical industries.
At its core, the summit seeks to craft joint strategies that tap AI’s power for innovation, ethical oversight, and transnational cooperation. It unites visionaries to explore how AI can supercharge economies, streamline administrations, and uplift societies worldwide.
Echoing India’s timeless principle ‘Sarva Jan Hitaya, Sarva Jan Sukhaya,’ the event integrates global AI efforts with a human-centric vision. As the latest in a series – after the UK, South Korea, and France – India AI Impact Summit 2026 cements the nation’s leadership in ethical AI evolution.