Delhi to host major AI summit at Bharat Mandapam; 13 Countries, 600 Startups to participate

By: Kashish Chawla

On: Monday, February 16, 2026 2:20 PM

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AI Impact Summit 2026: The grand AI event will be held today at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday at 5 pm. Starting today, India is launching the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam with the theme “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya”. This event, being held alongside the India AI Impact Summit, is an effort to bring together new ideas, new technologies, and policy thinking in the country on a common platform.

AI Impact Summit 2026 Date

AI Impact Summit 2026 Date
AI Impact Summit 2026 Date (source- social media)

The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16 to 20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit. It is billed as a national platform to showcase the growing potential of AI, bringing together policy, innovation, and large-scale action on a single platform. The expo will be held across 10 venues spanning over 70,000 square meters and will be attended by global technology companies, startups, institutions, research institutes, central ministries, state governments, and international partners.

AI Impact Summit 2026

AI Impact Summit 2026
AI Impact Summit 2026

Pavilions from 13 countries will showcase international collaboration in the AI ​​ecosystem, including Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan, and African countries. People, Planet, and Progress will feature over 300 exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, showcasing the potential for AI’s growing impact across multiple sectors. Over 600 startups are set to participate, many of which are developing global and comprehensive AI solutions that are already deployed in real-world situations.

AI Impact Summit 2026 Venue

AI Impact Summit 2026 Venue
AI Impact Summit 2026 Venue (source- social media)

This expo will showcase the power of AI, with an expected attendance of over 2.5 million visitors, including international figures, and aims to foster global partnerships and business opportunities within the AI ​​ecosystem. Over 500 sessions will be held during the event, featuring over 3,250 speakers and panelists. For India, a country whose AI market is projected to grow to over US$17 billion by 2027, this summit is more than a diplomatic victory; it is a declaration of determination.

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Kashish Chawla

Kashish Chawla is a content writer at Punjab Kesari. A journalist with 1.5+ experience years across digital media. She is graduated from Bachelors in Journalism and Mass communication from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, worked with Zee Media as a website content writer, and as a reported with Indianewslive.