Starting from Monday, February 16 to February 20, 2026, New Delhi is gearing up for the AI Impact Summit 2026. The event is expected to be one of the biggest artificial intelligence gatherings in the Global South, bringing together several world leaders. If you’re following the summit, check out the full schedule, guest list, travel advisory, and more to stay updated.
Who Are The Attendees At AI Impact Summit 2026?
The world leaders expected to attend the AI Impact Summit along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, include…
1. Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan
2. Edmundo Lara Montaño, Vice President of Bolivia
3. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil
4. Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of Croatia
5. Alar Karis, President of Estonia
6. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland
7. Emmanuel Macron, President of France
8. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece
9. Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President of Guyana
10. Olzhas Bektenov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
11. Alois, Hereditary Prince of the Principality of Liechtenstein
12. Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius
13. Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia
14. Peter Pellegrini, President of Slovakia
15. Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain
16. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka
17. Sebastien Pillay, Vice President of Seychelles
18. Guy Parmelin, President of Switzerland
19. Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Netherlands
20. Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi (UAE)
As per Hindustan Times, apart from global political leaders, the summit will also see some of the biggest names from the tech world. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and MD of Reliance Industries, Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, Dario Amodei of Anthropic, and Sam Altman from OpenAI are also expected to attend.
Also Read: New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 Kicks Off At Bharat Mandapam; Check Dates, Ticket &; More Here
What To Expect At This Event?
Get ready for a power-packed week at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi from February 16–20 at Bharat Mandapam. With over 3,000 speakers, 500 sessions, and 300+ AI exhibitions, the event will spotlight People, Planet and Progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Expo, joined by leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, alongside top global tech CEOs.
According to The Times Of India, as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) will organise a series of key discussions under its Future of Society initiative from February 16 to 20 across multiple venues in New Delhi. On February 16, CPRG will host two sessions at Bharat Mandapam — Future of Employability in the Age of AI (with AI4India) and AI for Education: Future-Ready Universities and Schools.
The PadhAI Conclave 2.0 will be held on February 17 at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre. On February 18, Data for Development: Building AI in the Global South will take place at Bharat Mandapam, while the concluding session, Reimagining Education in the Age of AI, is scheduled for February 20 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan.
Travel Advisory Issued For This Event
If you’re travelling in Delhi, plan carefully. Mint reported that traffic will be restricted on Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Subramania Bharti Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Tees January Marg, Akbar Road, Teen Murti Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Sardar Patel Marg, Janpath, Firoze Shah Road, Shanti Path, Satya Marg, Safdarjung Road and Kartavya Path.
Airport access will be via NH-48, Rao Gajraj Singh Marg, UER-I and Dwarka Tunnel. Heading to New Delhi, Old Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station? Don’t stress, the traffic police has already mapped out smoother options for you. You can take routes via Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, Raj Ghat, ISBT Kashmiri Gate or Vande Mataram Marg to avoid heavy congestion.
How excited are you to witness this event in New Delhi? Tell us in the comments below!
Also Read: Why Did Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 Metro Station In Delhi Get A New Name?
Cover Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons & X/ @UNinHindi