India AI Impact Summit 2026 attracts over 35,000 registrations, 500 startups to participate

Governments, industry leaders, researchers, civil society organisations and international institutions are set to attend the event to actively participate in shaping the Summit’s agenda.

"It is expected to witness participation from over 100 countries, including 15 to 20 Heads of Government, 50+ Ministers from various countries, and 40+ CEOs of leading global and Indian companies," read a government statement.

Around 500 prominent figures from the global AI ecosystem, including innovators, researchers and Chief Technology Officers, are also expected to attend.

Highlighting the depth and diversity of engagement, the Summit will feature a startup showcase of more than 500 AI startups and host around 500 sessions alongside the main programme, making it one of the most comprehensive AI-focused global convenings.

The scale of engagement leading up to the Summit has been equally significant. Over 1,300 proposals have been received for pre-Summit events, with more than 500 pre-Summit events conducted so far across sectors and regions in India as well as globally.

The Summit framework also includes seven flagship events, collectively engaging more than 3,00,000 participants, reflecting the wide national and international interest in the AI Impact Summit process.

The global AI summit process has evolved over time, beginning with an initial focus on AI risks at Bletchley Park, progressing to discussions on ethics and inclusion in Seoul, and subsequently moving towards the operationalisation of shared principles at Paris.  The Summit reflects India’s growing role in global AI discussions.

Further details regarding the AI Impact Summit 2026, including the programme, thematic focus areas and participation modalities, are available on the official Summit website - https://impact.indiaai.gov.in.