The India AI Impact Summit 2026: Finally The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has begun. An AI Expo is also being organized alongside the summit, which will be held until February 20th. Today is the second day. Nearly 65 countries are participating in the summit, with more than 600 startups in attendance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo. Several announcements are expected to be made today, the second day of the summit. In NBT Tech’s AI News section, you’ll find every minute update from the summit in our live blog. We’re providing ground coverage of the event, providing you with reliable and up-to-date information. Stay connected.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on February 19
On February 19th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address, which will set the tone for global collaboration and present India’s vision for inclusive and responsible AI. A key highlight of the Summit will be three key Global Impact Challenges – AI for All, AI by Her, and Yuvi – which will culminate with the announcement of the finalists and a Grand Finale Showcase. Launched with the aim of promoting inclusive, responsible, and development-oriented AI, these challenges were launched to accelerate scalable, high-impact AI solutions aligned with national priorities and global development objectives.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, which began on Monday, brought together heads of state and government, ministers, global technology leaders, eminent researchers, multilateral institutions, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on the role of AI in advancing inclusive growth, strengthening public systems, and enabling sustainable development. It is also the first time such a large-scale global conference on this issue is being held in the Global South. The five-day summit, which concludes on February 20, will be attended by over 100 government representatives, including over 20 heads of state, 60 ministers, and deputy ministers. It will also be attended by over 500 global AI leaders, including CEOs, founders, academics, researchers, CTOs, and philanthropic organizations.
AI should be used for public interest and benefit of all
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the second day of the five-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, said the summit aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all. Prime Minister Modi wrote on the social media platform X that intelligence, rationality and decision-making make science and technology useful for the public. The India AI Impact Summit also aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all.
