From Vision to Action: India Leading theAI Impact Movement!
February 16, 2026-February 20, 2026 -
New Delhi, New Delhi
The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 marks a defining global inflection point — transitioning from dialogue to demonstrable impact. Anchored in the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, it envisions a future where AI advances humanity, fosters inclusive growth, and safeguards our shared planet.
16 Feb 26
06:00 - 23:00
High-impact keynote addresses, policy-focused panel discussions and expert roundtables will set the intellectual foundation of the Summit. The India AI Expo will be inaugurated, bringing together innovators, startups, industry leaders and public institutions under one roof. The day will frame national priorities, spark collaborations, and shape the strategic AI discourse for the days ahead.
16 Feb 26
09:30 - 10:30
Clock9:30 AM - 10:30 AM LocationBharat Mandapam AuditoriumL1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Ashish Kulkarni, Indian Institute of Creative Technologies and National Chairman - AVGC-XR Forum | Pioneer of India's Creative Technology Ecosystem Dr. Manish Kumar, NSDC, Championing AI First Solution for Skilling Narayanan Ramaswamy, KPMG Professor MS Vijay Kumar, MIT's Education Innovation Movement Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation Description As AI transforms economies, developing strong human capital is increasingly important for workforce readiness. This session on "AI and the Future of Skilling" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 will convene stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to discuss approaches to building an AI-ready workforce. The discussion will explore policy pathways, industry–academia collaboration, institutional AI readiness, future-focused skilling frameworks, and capacity-building across higher education to support employability, innovation, and broader adoption. Knowledge Partners KPMG
17 Feb 26
06:00 - 23:00
17 February 2026, Tuesday High-level panel discussions will continue, deepening sectoral dialogues across priority domains. The day will feature the launch of flagship Knowledge Compendiums — including the Casebooks on AI in Health, Energy, Education, Agriculture, Gender Empowerment and Disabilities — alongside a focused Seminar on Applied AI.
18 Feb 26
06:00 - 23:00
18 February 2026, Wednesday The day bridges research and practice. The Research Symposium convenes leading academics, researchers and think tanks to showcase cutting-edge AI research, emerging methodologies and evidence-based policy insights. Dedicated Industry Sessions bring together global technology leaders, startups and sector champions to present scalable solutions, real-world deployments and future-ready innovations.
19 Feb 26
06:00 - 23:59
19 February 2026, Thursday The Formal Opening Ceremony is led by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. A high-level CEO Roundtable convenes global industry leaders, investors and policymakers to deliberate on strategic priorities, investment pathways and the future of responsible AI. The Leaders’ Plenary brings together national and international decision-makers to shape collective commitments, strengthen global partnerships and define India’s leadership in the AI decade ahead.
20 Feb 26
06:00 - 23:00
20 February 2026, Friday High-level GPAI Council Meetings convene member countries to review progress, align priorities and strengthen multilateral cooperation on responsible and inclusive AI. The Leaders’ Declaration is adopted, affirming collective commitments and outlining a shared roadmap for global AI governance and collaboration.
