Source: PIB
Why in News?
India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, with the Prime Minister inaugurating the India AI Impact Expo 2026. The summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, and technology companies to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence.
Event Overview
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Dates: 16–20 February 2026
- Edition: 4th global AI Impact Summit
- Previous hosts: United Kingdom, South Korea, France
- Participation: Delegates from around 100 countries
Significance → First time the summit is hosted in a Global South country.
India AI Impact Expo 2026
- Global exhibition of AI technologies and startups
- Over 300 exhibitions and live demonstrations
- More than 3,000 speakers across 500 sessions
- Expected visitors: over 2.5 lakh
- Thematic framework:
- People
- Planet
- Progress
