The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, showcased cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence. With participation from global leaders, 600+ startups, and 300 exhibitors, the summit emphasized responsible AI, global cooperation, and India’s growing role as a hub for AI-driven solutions across industries.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded after six dynamic days of discussions, exhibitions, and global collaborations. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit attracted over 300,000 visitors from 100+ countries, featuring 13 country pavilions and more than 10 thematic showcases.
Global tech leaders including Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, and Mukesh Ambani joined policymakers to outline a roadmap for responsible and inclusive AI governance. The summit highlighted India’s ambition to anchor itself as a global AI hub, with major announcements such as the New Delhi Declaration on Responsible AI, the launch of Sarvam AI’s multilingual models, and the unveiling of BharatGen Param2 supercomputing capabilities.
Key Highlights
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Global Participation: 300,000+ visitors, 600 startups, 300 exhibitors, 100+ countries.
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Major Announcements: New Delhi Declaration signed by 88 nations; Sarvam AI models; BharatGen Param2 launch.
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Focus Themes: People, Planet, Progress emphasizing ethical and inclusive AI.
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Tech Showcases: AI in healthcare, agriculture, education, and sustainability.
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India’s Role: Positioned as a rising global hub for AI innovation.
The summit reinforced India’s vision of human-centric AI, combining innovation with responsibility to shape the future of technology.
Sources: NDTV; Times Now; Economic Times; India Today Tech