Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed world leaders, industry captains, innovators, policymakers, researchers and technology enthusiasts to the AI Impact Summit being hosted in New Delhi. He said the event is designed to bring the world together to discuss Artificial Intelligence and its role in shaping the future.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit. The theme of the Summit is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya or welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for human-centric progress.”
Bringing the world together to discuss AI!
Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit. The…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2026
Highlighting the growing influence of AI, he noted that the technology is transforming sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, governance, and enterprise.
“AI today is transforming several sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and enterprise. The AI Impact Summit will enrich global discourse on diverse aspects of AI, such as innovation, collaboration, responsible use and more. I am confident that the outcomes of the Summit will help shape a future that is progressive, innovative and opportunity-driven,” he said.
He added that India stands at the forefront of the AI transformation, powered by the efforts of 1.4 billion citizens.
“Thanks to the 1.4 billion people of India, our nation stands at the forefront of the AI transformation. From digital public infrastructure to a vibrant StartUp ecosystem and cutting-edge research, our strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility,” he said.
Expo Showcases AI At Scale
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The Expo will run from February 16 to 20 alongside the Summit.
Spanning over 70,000 square metres across 10 arenas, the event will host global technology firms, startups, research institutions and government bodies. It will feature 13 country pavilions, more than 300 exhibition showcases, over 600 startups and upwards of 500 sessions with more than 3,250 speakers. The Expo is expected to draw over 2.5 lakh visitors.
An official statement said, “The Expo will serve as a national demonstration of AI in action, where policy meets practice, innovation meets scale, and technology meets the everyday citizen.”
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