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India AI Impact Summit | NATION
Highlights from the
AI Expo and Summit
20+ Heads 60 Ministers, and 500
Of State
global AI leaders.
n The AI Impact Summit is based on three fundamental
pillars or 'Sutras'—People, Planet, and Progress.
n Held across 10 arenas spanning over 70,000 square
meters, the expo brought together global technology
companies, startups, academia and research
institutions, central ministries, state governments, and
international partners.
n The expo featured pavilions from 13 countries
showcasing international collaboration in AI
ecosystems. These included pavilions from Australia,
Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany,
Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia,
Thanks to India’s 1.4 billion Tajikistan, and Africa.
people, our country is playing n The expo featured over 300 exhibition pavilions and
a leading role in the AI live demonstrations.
transformation. From digital n The expo featured over 600 high-potential startups,
public infrastructure to a vibrant many of which are developing globally relevant and
startup ecosystem and cutting- comprehensive mass communication solutions. These
startups will showcase relevant solutions that are
edge research, our progress in already in use in the real world.
AI reflects both ambition and n The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is expected to attract
responsibility over 2.5 lakh visitors, including international delegates.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister n The event aims to foster new partnerships and generate
business opportunities within the global AI ecosystem.
n A total of over 500 sessions were held during the
summit, featuring over 3,250 visionary speakers and
Scan the QR code to view the full
programme of the Prime Minister. panelists.
ficial intelligence, Indian talent, and innovation. this event has once again proven to the world that
He stated that India’s progress in the field of AI Indian talent is capable of shaping the future of AI.
will create new and transformative solutions for It also makes clear that India is committed to using
the country and will also significantly contribute to AI responsibly and inclusively, on a large scale, for
global development. The Prime Minister said that human welfare. n
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