**Executive Summary**
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 16-20, 2026, in New Delhi, aims to be the largest of its kind, focusing on responsible, inclusive, and impact-driven Artificial Intelligence. Over 35,000 registrations have been received from 100+ countries and 500+ startups. The deadline for media registration is February 8th, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Summit Overview:**
* The Summit will prioritize the translation of AI vision into execution, focusing on tangible outcomes.
* It will host 500+ AI startups and feature around 500 sessions, encompassing a wide range of AI-related topics.
* Over 1,300 proposals were received for pre-Summit events, with over 500 such events already conducted.
* The Summit framework includes seven flagship events, expected to engage over 300,000 participants.
* **Expected Participation:**
* Attendees will include governments, industry leaders, researchers, civil society organizations, and international institutions.
* Participation is expected from over 100 countries, including 15-20 Heads of Government, 50+ Ministers, and 40+ CEOs.
* Around 500 prominent figures from the global AI ecosystem are expected to attend.
* **Media Accreditation:**
* Media accreditation is open for the Summit.
* Only accredited media representatives will be allowed to cover the Summit proceedings.
* The deadline for media accreditation applications is February 8th, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Governments, Industry Leaders, Researchers, Civil Society Organizations, and International Institutions**
* **Impact:** These stakeholders have the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the Summit's agenda and contribute to advancing the responsible and impactful use of AI.
* **Action Required:** Visit the official Summit website to register for the event.
**Media Representatives**
* **Impact:** Accredited media representatives will be permitted to cover the Summit proceedings.
* **Action Required:** Apply for media accreditation through the official portal by February 8th, 2026.
**AI Startups**
* **Impact:** AI startups are provided with a showcase opportunity.
* **Action Required:** Register to participate in the startup showcase.
Key Entities Referenced
India AI Impact Summit 2026: A global AI summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi, aiming to advance the responsible and impactful use of Artificial Intelligence.
Ministry of Electronics & IT: The government ministry associated with this AI summit.
New Delhi: Location of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
India AI Impact Summit 2026: 35,000+
Registrations so far; 100+ Countries, 500+
Startups to engage across 500 Sessions
Media Registration Open for the Summit; Last Date to Apply:
8th February 2026
Posted On: 02 FEB 2026 3:03PM by PIB Delhi
The India AI Impact Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16-20, 2026, is
anticipated to be the largest of the four global AI summits hosted to date, reflecting the growing
international momentum around responsible, inclusive and impact-driven Artificial Intelligence.
India AI Impact Summit 2026: 35,000+ Registrations so far, 100+ Countries, 500+
Startups to engage across 500 Sessions
👉Media Registration Open for the Summit
🗓Last Date to Apply: 8th February 2026
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The Summit, that has attracted unprecedented interest from the global community with over 35,000
registrations, received ahead of the event, will prioritise the translation of vision into execution, with a
clear focus on outcomes that matter on the ground.
Governments, industry leaders, researchers, civil society organisations and international institutions are set
to attend the event to actively participate in shaping the Summit’s agenda. It is expected to witness
participation from over 100 countries, including 15 to 20 Heads of Government, 50+ Ministers from
various countries, and 40+ CEOs of leading global and Indian companies. Around 500 prominent figures
from the global AI ecosystem, including innovators, researchers and Chief Technology Officers, are also
expected to attend.
Highlighting the depth and diversity of engagement, the Summit will feature a startup showcase of 500+
AI startups and host around 500 sessions alongside the main programme, making it one of the most
comprehensive AI-focused global convenings.The scale of engagement leading up to the Summit has been equally significant. Over 1,300 proposals
have been received for pre-Summit events, with more than 500 pre-Summit events conducted so far
across sectors and regions in India as well as globally. The Summit framework also includes seven
flagship events, collectively engaging 3,00,000+ participants, reflecting the wide national and
international interest in the AI Impact Summit process.
The global AI summit process has evolved over time, beginning with an initial focus on AI risks at
Bletchley Park, progressing to discussions on ethics and inclusion in Seoul, and subsequently moving
towards the operationalisation of shared principles at Paris. The Summit reflects India’s growing role in
global AI discussions.
Further details regarding the AI Impact Summit 2026, including the programme, thematic focus areas and
participation modalities, are available on the official Summit website - https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/.
Interested stakeholders are encouraged to visit the website and register to be part of this global dialogue
aimed at advancing the responsible and impactful use of Artificial Intelligence.
Media Accreditation for the Summit is LIVE. Only Accredited Media Representatives will be permitted
to cover the Summit proceedings. Applications must be submitted online through the official portal at http
s://impact.indiaai.gov.in/media-accreditation. The media accreditation window closes on 8 February
2026.
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