**Executive Summary**
This general advisory, issued on February 19, 2026, by PIB Delhi, outlines the access protocols for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 20 and 21. It details venue timings, gate access information, and transportation advice for Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan. Registered delegates are requested to take note of this access protocol and plan their arrival accordingly.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Summit Venues and Timings (February 20, 2026):**
* Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
* Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM (also open on February 21, 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM)
* Sushma Swaraj Bhawan: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
* **Bharat Mandapam Access:**
* Delegates are strongly advised to use public transport, metro services, or cabs due to limited parking.
* Gate Operations:
* Gate No. 4: Entry from 8:00 AM onwards; drop-offs by cars/cabs.
* Gate No. 7: Entry from 8:00 AM onwards; drop-offs by cars/cabs.
* Gate No. 10: Entry from 8:00 AM onwards; for delegates arriving by Metro.
* Gate No. 5A: Entry from 8:00 AM onwards; for media.
* Access through other gates is subject to security clearance and movement restrictions.
* Limited self-drive parking: Purana Qila Parking (1.6 km), Zoo Parking Space (3 km), JLN Stadium Parking (4.8 km). Shuttle services ply from these locations to Bharat Mandapam Gate No. 04.
* Designated golf carts are available for intra-venue movement.
* Outside campus: Shuttle services will operate between Gates 4, 7, and 10.
* **Sushma Swaraj Bhawan Access:**
* Delegates are strongly advised to use public transport, metro services, or cabs due to limited parking.
* Entry via Gate No. 2 for pedestrians, metro users, drop offs, and self-drive vehicles.
* **General Information:**
* All delegates, invitees, speakers, attendees, and stakeholders should note the revised access protocol and plan their arrival accordingly.
* All are advised to cooperate with security and traffic personnel and adhere to on-site instructions.
**Impact Analysis**
**Registered Delegates, Invitees, Speakers, Attendees, and Other Stakeholders**
* **Impact:** Need to adhere to specific entry protocols based on venue and mode of transportation, potential limitations in parking availability.
* **Action Required:** Review the advisory to understand the designated entry gates and transportation options. Plan travel and arrival accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
India AI Impact Summit 2026: A summit focused on Artificial Intelligence.
Bharat Mandapam: The primary venue for the summit, with specific gate access information provided.
Ministry of Electronics & IT: The ministry associated with the advisory.
Sushma Swaraj Bhawan: Another venue for the summit, with gate-specific entry information.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
General Advisory for 20 February: India AI Impact
Summit 2026
Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena to open from 9:30 AM to 8:00
PM; to also remain open on 21 February
Posted On: 19 FEB 2026 5:49PM by PIB Delhi
The following timings shall be applicable across the Summit venues on 20 February 2026:
• Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre: 9:30AM – 6:00PM
• Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena: 9:30AM – 8:00PM to also remain open on 21 February 9:30AM –
8:00PM.
• 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; drop offs by cars/cabs.
• Gate No. 7: Operational for entry from 8:00AM onwards; drop offs by cars/cabs.
• Gate No. 10: Operational for entry from 8:00AM onwards; for delegates arriving by Metro.
• Gate No. 5A: Operational for entry from 8:00AM onwards; for media.
• 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 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.
• Within campus: Designated golf carts will be available for intra-venue movement.• Outside campus: Shuttle services will operate between Gates 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 offs, 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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