General Advisory for 17th February 2026

**Executive Summary** This is a general advisory, posted on February 17, 2026, concerning the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. It details access protocols and timings for the Summit venues, Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, on February 17, 2026. It advises delegates on transportation and entry procedures. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Summit Venues and Timings:** * Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM * Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM * Sushma Swaraj Bhawan: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM * **Transportation Advice (General):** * Delegates are strongly advised to use public transport, metro services, or cabs due to limited parking availability at both Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan. * **Bharat Mandapam Access:** * Gate No. 4: Operational for entry from 8:00 AM onwards for drop-offs by cars/cabs. * Gate No. 7: Operational for entry from 8:00 AM onwards for drop-offs by cars/cabs. * Gate No. 10: Operational for entry for delegates arriving by Metro. * Access through other designated gates is subject to security clearance and movement restrictions. * Limited parking for self-drive vehicles is available at: Purana Qila Parking (1.6km), Zoo Parking Space (3km), JLN Stadium Parking (4.8km) * Shuttle services available from the parking locations to Bharat Mandapam Gate No. 04. * Delegates are advised to use designated golf carts within the Bharat Mandapam complex to reach their venues. * **Sushma Swaraj Bhawan Access:** * Entry shall be from Gate No. 2 for pedestrians, metro users, drop-off vehicles, and self-drive vehicles. * **General Instructions:** * All registered delegates, including invitees, speakers, attendees, and other stakeholders, should note the revised access protocol and plan their arrival accordingly. * All concerned are advised to cooperate with security and traffic personnel and adhere to on-site instructions. **Impact Analysis** * **Registered Delegates, Invitees, Speakers, Attendees and Stakeholders:** * **Impact**: Affected by the revised access protocols and transportation advice for the summit venues. * **Action Required**: Review the access protocols and timings for each venue, plan travel using advised transportation options, and note the designated entry gates. * **Security and Traffic Personnel:** * **Impact**: Responsible for managing traffic and security according to the outlined access protocols. * **Action Required**: Enforce the access protocols and provide assistance to delegates.

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