**Executive Summary**
This is a general advisory for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 19, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam. It provides access protocols and timings for registered delegates. All delegates, invitees, speakers, attendees, and other stakeholders are requested to take note of this revised access protocol and plan their arrival accordingly.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Venue Access:**
* Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena is CLOSED for registered delegates/expo delegates.
* Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre is accessible by invite only.
* **Entry Timings & Gates:**
* Invitees with valid badges for the Inaugural Ceremony may enter Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre through Gate No. 4 or Gate No. 10 from 6:00 AM onwards.
* Invitees should arrive early, entering no later than 7:30 AM, due to security protocols with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Invitees with vehicular passes shall enter through Gate No. 1.
* Gate No. 5A is designated for accredited media and Media Centre Staff (PIB, Ministry of I&B, MEA, and MeitY staff) for drop-off until 7:30 AM and after 11:00 AM.
* **Transportation & Movement:**
* Golf cart facility is available for transit within the complex.
* After the Inaugural Session, invitees may attend other scheduled sessions at Level 3, exit the Level 3 Plenary Hall, and proceed to the Food Court or the AI Impact Expo Arena.
* Re-entry to Level 3 is permitted subject to local access arrangements and seat availability.
* **Parking & Shuttle:**
* Limited self-drive vehicle parking available at:
* Purana Qila Parking-1.6km
* Zoo Parking Space-3 km
* JLN Stadium Parking-4.8 km
* Shuttle services will ply from these locations to Bharat Mandapam Gate No. 04.
* **Traffic:**
* Intermittent traffic restrictions may occur in and around the ITPO area throughout the day.
**Impact Analysis**
**Registered Delegates/Expo Delegates**
* **Impact:** Must be aware that the Expo Arena is closed. They will need to adhere to access timings and gate information for the Convention Centre.
* **Action Required:** Review access protocols, plan arrival times accordingly, and cooperate with security and traffic personnel.
**Invitees**
* **Impact:** Must have a valid badge for access to the Inaugural Ceremony and need to adhere to designated entry gates and timings.
* **Action Required:** Ensure possession of a valid badge, arrive early (before 7:30 AM), and use the correct entry gate (Gate No. 4 or Gate No. 10).
**Media and Media Centre Staff**
* **Impact:** Designated drop-off point and specific time restrictions for using Gate No. 5A.
* **Action Required:** Use Gate No. 5A for drop-off before 7:30 AM or after 11:00 AM.
**Attendees of Other Scheduled Sessions**
* **Impact:** Subject to local access arrangements and seat availability for re-entry to Level 3.
* **Action Required:** Note the arrangements for re-entry to Level 3.
**Self-Drive Vehicle Owners**
* **Impact:** Limited parking at designated locations, with shuttle service to Gate No. 04.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of parking locations and utilize shuttle services from these locations.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** Potential for intermittent traffic restrictions around the ITPO area.
* **Action Required:** Anticipate possible delays and adjust travel plans accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
India AI Impact Summit 2026: The subject of the advisory regarding access and parking.
Bharat Mandapam: The primary location for the summit, with specific access instructions for different areas (Expo Arena, Convention Centre).
Ministry of Electronics & IT: The ministry associated with the general advisory.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
General Advisory for 19 February 2026: India AI
Impact Summit 2026
Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena: CLOSED for registered
delegates/expo delegates
Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre: Access by-invite only
Posted On: 18 FEB 2026 6:42PM by PIB Delhi
The following timings shall be applicable across the Summit venues on 19 February 2026 for registered
delegates:
Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre: Access by-invite only.
Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena: CLOSED for registered delegates/expo delegates.
For Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre:
Invitees, with only valid badges for the Inaugural Ceremony may enter through Gate No. 4 or
Gate No. 10 from 6:00 AM onwards, upon displaying their badge and proceed to the Level 3
Plenary Hall.
Invitees are advised to arrive early and enter the gates no later than 7:30 AM in view of
security protocols. Seating shall be on a first come, first-served basis.
Invitees with vehicular passes shall enter through Gate No. 1.
Gate No.5A shall be used by accredited media, along with the Media Centre Staff Officials
deployed at the Media Centre (PIB, Ministry of I&B, MEA and MeitY staff) for drop off till 7.30
AM and then after 11AM.
Golf cart facility shall be available for transit within the complex.
Following the Inaugural Session, invitees may attend other scheduled sessions at Level 3, exit the
Level 3 Plenary Hall and proceed to the Food Court or the AI Impact Expo Arena. Re-entry to Level
3 shall be permitted, subject to local access arrangements and availability of seats.
Self-drive vehicles: Limited parking facilities shall be available at the following 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.
Intermittent traffic restrictions may be experienced during the day, in and around the ITPO
area.
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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