India is set to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and technology companies for one of the largest artificial intelligence gatherings in the Global South AI Impact Summit 2026
The high-profile summit will see participation from French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Their attendance reflects the growing global focus on artificial intelligence governance, innovation, and cross-border cooperation.
Several other world leaders will attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Spain President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and Serbia President Aleksandar Vučić are confirmed participants. Estonia President Alar Karis and Switzerland President Guy Parmelin will also join the summit.
Leaders from Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America are expected to take part. Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, and Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof will attend the AI Impact Summit 2026. Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Liechtenstein Hereditary Prince Alois are also on the confirmed list, along with Vice Presidents from Bolivia, Guyana, and Seychelles.
Apart from heads of state and government, ministerial delegations from more than 45 countries will participate. The UN Secretary-General and senior officials from international organisations are also expected. Delegations from leading AI and technology companies will attend, making the AI Impact Summit 2026 a key platform for government and industry collaboration.
The summit will focus on AI governance frameworks, ethical AI development, global cooperation, and the social and economic impact of artificial intelligence. India’s hosting of the AI Impact Summit 2026 underlines its ambition to shape global AI policy and strengthen its role as a digital governance leader.
FAQs
Q: What is the AI Impact Summit 2026?
A: The AI Impact Summit 2026 is a global conference bringing world leaders and tech companies together to discuss AI policy, governance, and innovation.
Q: Which global leaders are attending the AI Impact Summit 2026?
A: Leaders like Emmanuel Macron, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Petteri Orpo, Pedro Sánchez, and the UAE Crown Prince are confirmed attendees.
Q: Why is India hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026?
A: India aims to shape global AI governance, promote ethical AI development, and strengthen international cooperation.
Q: What topics will be discussed at the AI Impact Summit 2026?
A: Ethical AI, governance frameworks, international collaboration, and AI’s economic and social impact will be key topics.
