A Global Gathering
The India AI Summit 2026, scheduled to unfold at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 16th to 20th, marks a significant milestone as the nation's
inaugural artificial intelligence conference. This pivotal event is envisioned as a dynamic hub for multifaceted discussions encompassing AI policy frameworks, cutting-edge research endeavors, burgeoning industry applications, and the crucial aspect of public engagement with this transformative technology. The summit's significance is amplified by its ability to draw top-tier global technology executives and the most influential figures within the artificial intelligence landscape, underscoring India's ambition to play a leading role in charting the future trajectory of AI. The attendance of CEOs from virtually all major technology corporations is anticipated, with confirmed participation from luminaries such as Sundar Pichai of Google, Sam Altman from OpenAI, and Jensen Huang of NVIDIA. They will be joined by Microsoft's founder Bill Gates and President Brad Smith, alongside leaders like Shantanu Narayan (Adobe CEO), Cristiano Amon (Qualcomm CEO), and Nikesh Arora (Palo Alto Networks CEO), creating an unparalleled assembly of expertise and foresight.
AI's Foremost Minds
Beyond the titans of industry, the summit will also be graced by the presence of leading innovators in the field of artificial intelligence. Prominent figures such as Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI, and Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, are slated to participate, bringing their deep insights into the latest advancements and future possibilities of AI. Adding immense weight to the intellectual discourse, the summit will also feature Yann LeCun, former Chief Scientist at Meta and founder of AMI Labs, alongside Yoshua Bengio. Both are widely revered as the 'godfathers of AI,' lending their foundational expertise and visionary perspectives to the discussions. India's own influential business leaders will also be prominent attendees, including Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries; N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons; Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys; Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises; Salil Parekh, CEO of Infosys; and Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Corporation. This confluence of global and domestic leadership signifies a robust commitment to advancing AI within India and shaping its global impact.
National Vision for AI
The Indian government has articulated a clear objective for the AI summit: to translate global conversations surrounding artificial intelligence into tangible 'development outcomes' that are closely aligned with the nation's strategic priorities. This vision is intrinsically linked to the ambitious 'IndiaAI Mission' and the overarching 'Digital India Initiative.' The summit's agenda is designed to delve deeply into a wide array of critical areas where AI can drive significant progress. This includes exploring AI's potential applications in vital sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, finance, governance, and the delivery of public services. Furthermore, the discussions will place a strong emphasis on developing human capital equipped for the AI era, promoting inclusion for social empowerment, democratizing access to AI resources to foster broader participation, and strategically leveraging AI as a powerful engine for economic growth and scientific advancement. The comprehensive scope ensures that the summit addresses not just the technological aspects but also the societal and economic implications of AI, positioning India at the forefront of responsible AI development.
