What happened:
On February 16, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced at Bharat Mandapam, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Anchored on three ‘Sutras’—People, Planet and Progress—and structured around seven ‘Chakras’ including Human Capital, Inclusion, Safe and Trusted AI, Resilience, Innovation, Democratising AI Resources, and Economic Growth, the summit brings together over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers and 500 global AI leaders.
Why it matters:
With participation from leaders such as Emmanuel Macron and global policymakers, the summit strengthens India’s role in shaping responsible AI governance and advancing inclusive, development-focused innovation aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047.