New Delhi: The upcoming ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ has garnered an unprecedented response from around the world, making it the largest AI summit to date, announced Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology.
Vaishnaw revealed that leading IT companies have developed over 200 specialized AI models across various sectors, which are planned to be launched during the summit.
He further stated that nearly $70 billion investment is already underway in AI infrastructure, and this figure is expected to double by the conclusion of the summit. To enhance AI talent development, AI infrastructure and industry-recognized courses will be expanded to 500 universities, creating a robust talent supply chain for the sector.
The minister also referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meetings with industry leaders, developers, and innovators working across the AI value chain—including models, applications, and infrastructure. These discussions highlight India’s systematic progress in AI ecosystem development and a strong focus on deployment-based solutions.
India is preparing to host the global AI summit for the first time in the Global South, scheduled from February 16 to 20, 2026, at India Mandapam.
S. Krishnan, Secretary, noted that the primary aim of the India AI Impact Summit is to promote the democratization of technology, especially artificial intelligence, so that its benefits reach a broader section of society.
He emphasized that as the first global AI summit held in the Global South, the event will focus on aligning approaches to AI governance and standards, fostering a shared global understanding for the safe and responsible deployment of AI in real-world applications.
During the summit week, more than 500 curated programs will take place at India Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhavan. These will include leadership-level parallel dialogues, exhibitions, and outcome-oriented sessions.
The AI Impact Expo is expected to feature over 840 exhibitors, including country pavilions, ministries, state governments, industry players, startups, and research institutions.
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