PM Modi To Inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 At Bharat Mandapam Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Monday. The Expo will take place from February 16 to 20 alongside the India AI Impact Summit at the same venue.

Spanning more than 70,000 square metres across 10 arenas, the event will bring together global technology companies, startups, academic institutions, research organisations, Union Ministries, state governments and international collaborators.

The Expo will feature 13 country pavilions highlighting international cooperation in the AI ecosystem. Participating countries include Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and several African nations.

With over 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations organised around three thematic chakras, People, Planet and Progress, the event will spotlight cutting-edge AI solutions and applications.

More than 600 high-potential startups are set to participate, many of which are developing globally relevant, population-scale technologies. These startups will showcase working solutions that are already deployed in real-world environments.

Scale Of the Event And Key Sessions

The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is expected to attract more than 2.5 lakh visitors, including international delegates. The event aims to encourage new partnerships and generate business opportunities within the global AI ecosystem.

More than 500 sessions are scheduled, featuring over 3,250 speakers and panellists. Discussions will centre on recognising the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across sectors and outlining future strategies to ensure AI serves citizens worldwide.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Expo will serve as a national demonstration of AI in action, bringing together policy and practice, innovation and scale, and technology and citizens.