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India-AI Impact Summit 2026
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
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India-AI Impact Summit 2026 marks a pivotal moment in India’s AI journey, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the event on 16 February 2026. This summit, the first of its kind in the Global South, aims to harness AI for inclusive development, featuring over 20 Heads of State and 500 global AI leaders. Key discussions will focus on responsible AI adoption, with significant outcomes expected from various AI impact events.
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- Event: India-AI Impact Summit 2026 inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi.
- Date: 16 February 2026.
- Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Participants: Over 20 Heads of State and 500 global AI leaders.
- Goal: Foster inclusive and responsible AI development.
- Foundational Pillars: Three Sutras guiding AI cooperation.
- Chakras: Seven key areas for multilateral collaboration.
- Pre-Summit: Regional AI Conferences held to identify use cases.
- Main Summit: Focus on development-oriented AI deployment.
- AI Compendium: Documenting real-world AI applications.
- Flagship Events: Global Impact Challenges like AI for ALL.
- Institutional Support: MeitY, IndiaAI Mission, STPI, Digital India.
- Expected Outcomes: Practical AI deployment and institutional coordination.
- Significance: Showcases India's leadership in development-focused AI.
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