AI Impact Summit 2026 live streaming details: When and where to watch PM Modi, Macron, Sam Altman and global tech leaders at Bharat Mandapam.
Seven working groups will present proposals on AI Commons, trusted AI tools, and shared computing infrastructure. Leaders will debate how countries can balance innovation with accountability.
India will host one of the biggest global technology events of the year as the AI Impact Summit 2026 begins on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam. The five-day summit, which runs until February 20, will bring together world leaders, global tech CEOs, and policymakers to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.
If you are wondering how to watch the event live, here is everything you need to know.
All sessions from the summit will stream live on the official IndiaAI YouTube channel.
Viewers can watch keynote speeches, panel discussions, CEO conversations, and Expo tours throughout the five days on YouTube at:
The live broadcast will cover major highlights, including addresses by heads of state, ministerial dialogues, AI policy discussions, and technology showcases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the summit and tour the AI Expo. His speech is expected to focus on India’s approach to responsible and inclusive AI development. Officials say he will outline the country’s roadmap for building AI systems that support economic growth while protecting citizens.
Global leaders attending the summit include Emmanuel Macron and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Senior representatives from over 45 countries and international organisations will also participate.
The summit features some of the most influential names in artificial intelligence and technology:
Their participation makes the event a major platform for AI policy announcements and industry collaborations.
Organisers have planned more than 700 sessions across five days. Discussions will focus on AI safety, governance, ethics, data protection, and the future of work.
Seven working groups will present proposals on AI Commons, trusted AI tools, and shared computing infrastructure. Leaders will debate how countries can balance innovation with accountability.
India is promoting what it calls an innovation-first and development-oriented AI model. Through the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the government is investing in compute capacity, datasets, skill development, and support for domestic AI startups.
This is the first major global AI summit hosted in the Global South. India aims to expand the AI debate beyond risk and regulation to include equitable access, inclusive growth, and real-world solutions in healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education.
With global policymakers and tech giants under one roof in New Delhi, the AI Impact Summit 2026 could shape how the world builds and governs artificial intelligence in the years ahead.
If you want to follow every development live, tune in daily on the IndiaAI YouTube channel from February 16 to 20.
