**Executive Summary**
This document is a general advisory for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, taking place on February 18, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. It provides information on venue timings, entry gate operational hours, transportation advice, and parking availability. The advisory was posted on February 17, 2026, and attendees are requested to take note of the access protocols.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Venue Timings (February 18, 2026):**
* Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (floating areas to be vacated by 3:30 PM, sessions conclude by 4:30 PM)
* Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena: 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
* Sushma Swaraj Bhawan: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
* **Transportation and Parking (Bharat Mandapam):**
* Public transport, metro, or cabs are strongly advised due to limited parking.
* Gate 4: Open for car/cab drop-offs from 8:00 AM onwards.
* Gate 10: Open for metro delegates from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
* Gate 5A: Open for media entry from 8:00 AM onwards.
* Intermittent traffic restrictions expected between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM around the ITPO area.
* Limited self-drive parking available at: Purana Qila (1.6km), Zoo Parking (3km), JLN Stadium (4.8km).
* Shuttle service to Bharat Mandapam Gate 4 from parking locations.
* Designated golf carts available within Bharat Mandapam complex.
* Shuttle services outside between Gates 4, 7, and 10.
* **Access (Sushma Swaraj Bhawan):**
* Entry via Gate 2 for pedestrians, metro users, drop-offs, and self-drive vehicles.
**Impact Analysis**
**Registered Delegates (Invitees, Speakers, Attendees)**
* **Impact:** Need to be aware of venue timings, transportation options, and entry gate protocols.
* **Action Required:** Plan arrival accordingly, considering venue timings, access protocols, and parking/transportation options.
Key Entities Referenced
India AI Impact Summit 2026: A summit focused on Artificial Intelligence.
Bharat Mandapam: The main venue for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
New Delhi: The city where the India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being held.
Ministry of Electronics & IT: The ministry seemingly responsible for the AI Impact Summit.
Sushma Swaraj Bhawan: Another venue for the summit events.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
General Advisory for 18th February 2026
India AI Impact Summit 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena to be open up to 8 PM
Posted On: 17 FEB 2026 9:09PM by PIB Delhi
The following timings shall be applicable across the Summit venues on 18 February 2026.
Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre: 9:30AM to 04:30PM only.
Note: All floating areas must be vacated after 3.30PM. All sessions shall conclude by 4.30PM.
Session attendees are requested to plan their exit from the venue accordingly.
Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena: 9:30AM-08:00PM.
Sushma Swaraj Bhawan: 9:30AM -6:00 PM.
I. Bharat Mandapam
Registered delegates are strongly advised to use public transport, metro services, or cabs to reach the
venue, due to limited parking space availability.
Gate No. 4: Operational for entry from 8:00AM onwards for drop offs by cars/cabs.
Gate No. 10: Operational for entry from 8:00AM to 4:30PM; for delegates arriving by Metro.
Intermittent traffic restrictions may be experienced between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM in and
around the ITPO area.
Gate 5A: Operational for entry by Media from 8:00AM onwards.
Access through other designated gates shall remain subject to security clearance and movement
restrictions as per protocol.
Self-drive vehicles: Limited parking facility shall be available at the following parking locations
(i)Purana Qila Parking-1.6km
(ii) Zoo Parking Space-3 kms
(iii) JLN Stadium Parking 4.8 kms
Shuttle services will ply from these locations to Bharat Mandapam Gate No. 04.
Delegates are advised to use designated golf carts provided within the Bharat Mandapam complex
to reach their respective venues.
Within campus: Designated golf carts will ply to reach their respective venues within Bharat
Mandapam.
Outside campus: Shuttle services will ply outside between Gate 4, 7 and 10.II. Sushma Swaraj Bhawan
Registered delegates are strongly advised to use public transport, metro services, or cabs to reach the
venue, due to limited parking space availability.
Entry shall be from Gate No. 2 of Sushma Swaraj Bhawan for pedestrians, metro users, drop off,
and self-drive vehicles.
All registered delegates, including invitees, speakers, attendees, and other stakeholders are requested to
take note of this revised access protocol and plan their arrival accordingly.
All concerned are advised to cooperate fully with security and traffic personnel and to strictly adhere to
the instructions issued on-site to ensure smooth and secure conduct of the event.
Issued in public interest.
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