India is organizing the AI Impact Summit 2026 on 19–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, it will be the first ever global AI Summit hosted in the Global South.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is organizing a series of flagship initiatives.

We invite global stakeholders to participate in the following pre-Summit activities:

• • AI for ALL – A global impact challenge to identify AI solutions delivering measurable outcomes across sectors
• • AI by HER – A platform to scale and celebrate women-led AI innovations for social impact
• • YUVAi – A youth challenge empowering individuals aged 13–21 to showcase AI-driven solutions for social good

• Research Symposium on AI and Its Impact

Scheduled for 18 February 2026, this interdisciplinary forum will convene leading researchers and practitioners from India, the Global South, and the international community to present frontier work, exchange evidence, and foster collaboration. Co-hosted with IIIT-Hyderabad as knowledge partner.

• AI Impact Expo

A dynamic showcase of real-world AI applications, breakthrough technologies, and global innovations from 16-20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Spanning 50,000 sqm of exhibition space, the Expo will demonstrate how AI is driving tangible outcomes across industries and societies.

Application details, guidelines, and supporting materials are available at: https://impact.indiaai.gov.in

For queries: fellow1.gpai-india@meity.gov.in | fellow3.gpai-india@meity.gov.in

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