#PAAL #DGC #RICE The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is currently taking place in New Delhi (February 16–20), and it is making history as the world’s largest and most significant gathering focused on Artificial Intelligence.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a startup founder, or just curious about how AI is changing our world, here is a breakdown of why this summit is a global game-changer.
🇮🇳 India Steps onto the Global Stage
For the first time, a major global AI gathering is being hosted in the Global South. Held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam, the summit has transformed New Delhi into the "AI Capital of the World" for the week.
🚀 Key Stats at a Glance
Scale: Over 70,000 square meters of exhibition space (10 massive arenas).
Participation: 2.5 lakh (250,000+) registrations from over 100 countries.
The Big Names: Tech titans like Sundar Pichai (Google), Sam Altman (OpenAI), and Jensen Huang (Nvidia) are in attendance.
Startups: More than 600 startups are showcasing population-scale solutions.
💡 The "Three Sutras" & "Seven Chakras"
The summit isn't just about flashy tech; it’s about a philosophy called "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" (For the good of all, for the happiness of all). The framework is built on:
The Three Sutras (Pillars)
People: AI for skilling, healthcare, and education.
Planet: Using AI for climate change and sustainable computing.
Progress: Driving economic growth and inclusive innovation.
The Seven Chakras (Themes)
The event covers everything from Safe & Trusted AI to Democratizing AI Resources and Human Capital. A major highlight is the unveiling of 12 indigenous foundation models trained on Indian datasets in all 22 official languages.
🔥 Why This Matters
While the US and China have traditionally led the AI race, India is positioning itself as the "Convenor of the Global South." Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision is clear: India shouldn't just use AI; it should build it to solve real-world problems like agricultural productivity and multilingual accessibility.