The Economic Times is proud to announce that we are the official media partner of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the largest global gathering on artificial intelligence to be hosted in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, 2026. The summit, organised under the Government of India’s IndiaAI Mission, will bring together governments, industry leaders, researchers, civil society organisations, innovators and start-ups from more than 100 countries to advance inclusive, responsible and impactful AI.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 represents a significant milestone in global AI discourse. It is the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, reflecting India’s evolving role as a key driver of technology adoption, ethical frameworks and public-good innovation in artificial intelligence. With over 35,000 registrations, 500+ start-ups, and around 500 sessions spanning multiple thematic priorities, the summit is poised to shape how AI delivers real-world impact across sectors.
As official media partner, The Economic Times will offer the most comprehensive coverage of the summit’s key developments, sessions and announcements. Our editorial reporting will spotlight the summit’s keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, innovation showcases and policy dialogues, providing insights and analysis for business leaders, policymakers, technologists and our global audience.
The summit’s agenda is built around a set of strategic priorities that reflect the future of AI’s role in society. Organised through seven thematic working groups, also known as “chakras,” these core focus areas include human capital development, inclusive social empowerment, safe and trusted AI, resilience and sustainability, scientific innovation, democratising access to AI resources and AI for economic growth and social good.
The week will feature high-impact keynote addresses that set the intellectual framework for global cooperation on AI. These sessions will explore how artificial intelligence is driving inclusive economic progress, addressing systemic challenges and enabling new frontiers of technological innovation. Guests will include global heads of state, ministers, CEOs of leading technology firms, researchers and thought leaders.
Alongside plenary discussions, the summit will host a Research Symposium on AI and its Impact, bringing together top researchers from India, the Global South, and the wider international community to share frontier research and collaborate on evidence-driven approaches to development challenges.
A hallmark of the Impact Summit is its Global Impact Challenges. Initiatives such as AI for ALL, AI by HER and YUVAi: Global Youth Challenge are designed to showcase solutions that harness AI for inclusive impact, promote women-led innovation, and empower youth from around the world.
The summit also offers a platform for early-stage ventures and innovators. Start-up showcases and expo formats will highlight scalable AI prototypes and real-world applications across sectors such as healthcare, governance, agriculture, education and climate action.
This partnership with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 reflects our commitment to amplifying conversations at the intersection of technology, business and policy. Through real-time reporting, analysis, interviews and special features, we will bring you the most authoritative coverage from this landmark event.
Stay tuned to The Economic Times for in-depth summit coverage, expert perspectives and exclusive insights that matter to India and the world.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 represents a significant milestone in global AI discourse. It is the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, reflecting India’s evolving role as a key driver of technology adoption, ethical frameworks and public-good innovation in artificial intelligence. With over 35,000 registrations, 500+ start-ups, and around 500 sessions spanning multiple thematic priorities, the summit is poised to shape how AI delivers real-world impact across sectors.
As official media partner, The Economic Times will offer the most comprehensive coverage of the summit’s key developments, sessions and announcements. Our editorial reporting will spotlight the summit’s keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, innovation showcases and policy dialogues, providing insights and analysis for business leaders, policymakers, technologists and our global audience.
The summit’s agenda is built around a set of strategic priorities that reflect the future of AI’s role in society. Organised through seven thematic working groups, also known as “chakras,” these core focus areas include human capital development, inclusive social empowerment, safe and trusted AI, resilience and sustainability, scientific innovation, democratising access to AI resources and AI for economic growth and social good.
The week will feature high-impact keynote addresses that set the intellectual framework for global cooperation on AI. These sessions will explore how artificial intelligence is driving inclusive economic progress, addressing systemic challenges and enabling new frontiers of technological innovation. Guests will include global heads of state, ministers, CEOs of leading technology firms, researchers and thought leaders.
Alongside plenary discussions, the summit will host a Research Symposium on AI and its Impact, bringing together top researchers from India, the Global South, and the wider international community to share frontier research and collaborate on evidence-driven approaches to development challenges.
A hallmark of the Impact Summit is its Global Impact Challenges. Initiatives such as AI for ALL, AI by HER and YUVAi: Global Youth Challenge are designed to showcase solutions that harness AI for inclusive impact, promote women-led innovation, and empower youth from around the world.
The summit also offers a platform for early-stage ventures and innovators. Start-up showcases and expo formats will highlight scalable AI prototypes and real-world applications across sectors such as healthcare, governance, agriculture, education and climate action.
This partnership with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 reflects our commitment to amplifying conversations at the intersection of technology, business and policy. Through real-time reporting, analysis, interviews and special features, we will bring you the most authoritative coverage from this landmark event.
Stay tuned to The Economic Times for in-depth summit coverage, expert perspectives and exclusive insights that matter to India and the world.
