Preparations are underway ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi
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SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP
The tulips are in bloom on the diplomatic avenues of the capital. Traffic management advisories are in place. Hospitals are in a state of high alert and readiness as New Delhi goes all out to welcome tech leaders and heads of State for the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) Impact Summit.
Over 2.5 lakh visitors, including international delegates, are expected to attend the Summit and over 500 sessions will be organised, featuring more than 3,250 speakers and panel members.
Even as the city is seeing beautification drives reminiscent of the G-20 summit makeover for the AI Summit that kicks off on Monday, a massive “responsible AI” nationwide campaign involving citizens has also been planned.
National campaign
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the IndiaAI Mission, in collaboration with Intel India is launching a nationwide campaign mobilizing citizens to commit to the ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of AI.
The initiative will attempt an official Guinness World Records title for the “Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours.” The campaign seeks to reinforce India’s commitment to building a trustworthy and human-centric AI ecosystem, the MeitY said. Designed as an interactive and awareness-driven experience, the initiative includes scenario-based questions that encourage participants to reflect on responsible AI practices before taking the formal pledge.
The AI Impact Summit 2026 will also see the government releasing India AI Governance Guidelines.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Summit that will bring together global technology firms, start-ups, academia and research institutions, Union Ministries, State governments, and international partners. The Expo will feature 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and Africa.
Sessions at the summit will focus on acknowledging the transformative impact of AI across sectors and deliberating on actions to ensure that AI benefits every global citizen.
Published on February 15, 2026
