New Delhi: 15/02/2026: Preparation underway ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 15, 2026. Photo by: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap/ The Hindu
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ndia AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi Live Updates: The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16-20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam.
In a post on X, Modi said, “Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit.” The theme of the summit is “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” or welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence for human-centric progress, he said.
Modi pointed out that AI today is transforming several sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and enterprise.
- February 16, 2026 10:59
‘AI is not going to take jobs, learn 10-15 tools, it will increase your productivity’
Info Edge Founder and Executive Vice Chairman Sanjeev Bikhchandani on Monday highlighted that Artificial Intelligence is not eliminating jobs but significantly enhancing productivity, urging young professionals to adopt AI tools or risk being left behind.
Speaking at the “Future of Employability and AI” session of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Bikhchandani said that AI is currently being deployed to improve efficiency and serve previously unviable market segments, rather than to replace human workers.
- February 16, 2026 10:36
Top tech leaders say India playing key role in shaping future of AI
Top tech leaders say India playing key role in shaping future of AI
India hosts the AI Impact Summit, uniting global leaders to explore AI’s transformative role in governance and sustainable development.
- February 16, 2026 10:36
Airtel ramps up network to cater to traffic load
Bharti Airtel has ramped up its network to handle traffic load during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the company said on Sunday.
Airtel ramps up network to cater to traffic load during India AI Impact Summit
The company said its teams will monitor all roaming links round the clock to ensure visitors enjoy a superior, uninterrupted experience on the Airtel 5G Plus network
- February 16, 2026 10:35
Bill Gates arrives in Amaravati; to examine real-time governance, AI-driven farm practices
Bill Gates, Chairman of Gates Foundation and co-founder of Microsoft, arrived in Andhra Pradesh Capital Amaravati on Monday morning and was received by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the State Secretariat
Bill Gates arrives in Amaravati; to examine real-time governance, AI-driven farm practices
Bill Gates, Chairman of Gates Foundation and co-founder of Microsoft, arrived in Andhra Pradesh Capital Amaravati on Monday morning and was received by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the State Secretariat
- February 16, 2026 10:15
India stands at forefront of AI transformation: PM Modi
India stands at forefront of AI transformation: PM Modi
PM Modi declares India a leader in AI transformation, inaugurating the AI Impact Expo 2026 to foster global collaboration and innovation.
- February 16, 2026 10:07
600 start-ups to be part of the Expo
More than 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations will be arranged across three thematic “chakras”—People, Planet, and Progress—highlighting AI’s widespread impact across various sectors.
Over 600 promising start-ups are expected to take part, with many developing globally relevant, population-scale AI solutions that are already implemented in real-world applications.
- February 16, 2026 09:59
India stands at forefront of AI transformation: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that India is leading the artificial intelligence transformation, with its advancements in AI demonstrating both ambition and responsibility.
These comments were made on the day he is scheduled to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- February 16, 2026 09:52
More on India AI Impact Expo 2026
The Expo will take place across 10 arenas spanning over 70,000 square metres and will feature global technology companies, startups, academia, research institutions, Union Ministries, State Governments, and international partners.
Thirteen country pavilions will showcase international collaboration within the AI ecosystem, with participation from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan, and African nations.
- February 16, 2026 09:49
Summit and Expo Dates
The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16 to 20 alongside the India AI Impact Summit and is envisioned as a national showcase of artificial intelligence in action, bringing together policy, innovation, and large-scale implementation under one platform.
- February 16, 2026 09:45
New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam gears up for India AI Impact Summit 2026
Starting today, India kicks off the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, with the theme “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya”.
PM Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
Published on February 16, 2026
