India will host the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together global leaders, top technology executives, and international organisations for one of the largest AI events in the Global South. Full list of world leaders and tech CEOs attending the mega AI event in New Delhi hosted by PM Narendra Modi.
The summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam and will bring together political leaders, industry pioneers, and international organisations to discuss AI safety, governance, and future innovation. (Photo: Social Media)
India will welcome presidents, prime ministers, and top technology executives from across the globe as it hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The five-day event positions India at the centre of global artificial intelligence discussions and highlights its growing influence in shaping AI policy and innovation.
The summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam and will bring together political leaders, industry pioneers, and international organisations to discuss AI safety, governance, and future innovation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited several global leaders to participate in the summit. According to official information, the following leaders will attend:
Leaders from Bolivia, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Guyana, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Mauritius, Slovakia, Spain, Seychelles, and the United Arab Emirates will also attend. Ministerial delegations from more than 45 countries and senior officials from the United Nations will join the discussions.
The summit will feature some of the most powerful voices in global technology:
Their participation highlights the summit’s importance as a meeting point for policymakers and industry leaders.
Organisers have scheduled more than 500 sessions across five days. Experts will focus on AI safety, governance frameworks, ethical use of artificial intelligence, and data protection standards.
India will also present its approach to sovereign AI development. Officials plan to highlight investments in computing infrastructure, skill development, and domestic AI innovation under government-backed initiatives.
The summit aims to balance innovation with responsibility. Leaders will discuss how countries can build AI systems that promote economic growth while ensuring privacy and accountability.
This summit stands out as one of the largest AI gatherings hosted in the Global South. India wants to expand global conversations beyond regulation-heavy models and emphasise inclusive growth and practical AI solutions.
Bringing together presidents, prime ministers, CEOs, and UN officials in New Delhi, India, signals its ambition to shape the next phase of artificial intelligence development.
With global attention on Bharat Mandapam this week, the AI Impact Summit 2026 could play a key role in defining international cooperation on AI policy and innovation.
