AI Impact Summit 2026 and India AI Impact Expo Facts
Why in the news
New Delhi hosted the AI Impact Summit 2026, and the Prime Minister opened the India AI Impact Expo 2026. Global leaders, policymakers and technology firms met to weigh AI’s promise and risks.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Bharat Mandapam |
| When | 16–20 February 2026 |
| Which edition | Fourth in the global series |
| Past hosts | UK, then South Korea, then France |
| Delegates | Around 100 countries |
| Novelty | First time a Global South country hosted |
About the Expo
- A worldwide showcase of AI technologies and start-ups.
- 300+ exhibits and live demos.
- 3,000+ speakers in 500 sessions.
- Visitors expected: over 2.5 lakh.
- Framework: People, Planet, Progress.
Exam angle
- India is the first Global South host of this summit.
- Host order: UK, South Korea, France, India.