India AI Impact Summit 2026: Registration Details, Dates, and Global Speaker Lineup

India is set to become the global epicenter of artificial intelligence as it hosts the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Scheduled to take place from February 16 to 20, 2026, at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, this summit marks a historic milestone as the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South.

Under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit aims to move beyond high-level discussions into "demonstrable impact," focusing on how AI can serve humanity through three foundational pillars: People, Planet, and Progress.

Event Overview

• Dates: February 16 – 20, 2026

• Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (with select sessions at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan)

• Theme: "Shaping AI for Humanity, Inclusive Growth & a Sustainable Future"

• Host: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India

How to Register for India AI Impact Summit 2026

Registration is mandatory for all attendees, including delegates, industry professionals, and media.

1. General Delegate Registration

Interested participants can apply through the official portal: impact.indiaai.gov.in/registration.

• Step 1: Provide Personal Information (Name, Gender, DOB, and Contact Details).

• Step 2: Upload a passport-size photo (350px x 350px) with a white background and official attire.

• Step 3: Fill in Professional Details and wait for the verification email.

2. Media Accreditation

The government briefly reopened a final 48-hour window for media registration, which concluded on February 13, 2026. No further media requests are being entertained at this stage to ensure security protocols for visiting heads of state.

3. Global Challenges (AI for ALL, AI by HER, YUVAi)

Youth (13-21) and startups can still check the status of flagship challenges. Winners receive awards up to INR 85 Lakhs to 2.50 Crore and the opportunity to pitch to global investors during the summit.

Global Speaker & Attendee Lineup

The 2026 summit features an unprecedented gathering of "Big Tech" leaders and world leaders:

• Technology Titans:

  • Sundar Pichai (CEO, Google & Alphabet)

  • Jensen Huang (CEO, NVIDIA)

  • Sam Altman (CEO, OpenAI)

  • Demis Hassabis (CEO, Google DeepMind)

  • Brad Smith (President, Microsoft)

  • Cristiano Amon (CEO, Qualcomm)

• World Leaders:

  • Emmanuel Macron (President of France)

  • Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (President of Brazil)

  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi)

• Indian Industry Leaders: Mukesh Ambani (Reliance), Sunil Bharti Mittal (Airtel), and Nandan Nilekani (Infosys).

Summit Highlights: The Seven Chakras

The event's agenda is organized into seven "Chakras" (thematic domains):

1. Human Capital: Scaling AI skills and education.

2. Social Empowerment: Using AI for inclusion.

3. Safe and Trusted AI: Governance and ethics.

4. Innovation & Efficiency: AI in industry and 6G.

5. Science: AI-driven research and discovery.

6. Democratizing AI: Equitable access to compute resources.

7. Economic Growth: AI for social good and GDP impact.

Important Dates to Remember

• Feb 16: Inauguration of the India AI Expo (300+ exhibitors).

• Feb 17: Launch of the AI Compendium (Case studies in Health, Agriculture, and Energy).

• Feb 19: Formal Opening Ceremony by PM Narendra Modi & Global CEO Roundtable.

• Feb 20: GPAI Council Meeting and adoption of the Leaders' Declaration.

Contact Information

For any queries regarding participation or registration issues, you can contact the official IndiaAI Mission team at:

• Email: impact-summit@indiaai.gov.in

• Official Website: impact.indiaai.gov.in

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. All registration and attendance are subject to the terms and conditions of the Government of India and the IndiaAI Mission.