The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has been designed around three core pillars — People, Planet, and Progress, according to Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and CEO of the IndiaAI Mission. The summit, which will be held as part of the IndiaAI initiative, aims to highlight how artificial intelligence can fuel inclusive development and address major global priorities.
Addressing a conference on AI for All in New Delhi, Mr. Singh described India as the “Tech Garage of the world,” emphasizing the significant role AI plays in economic growth and job creation. He underlined that the summit will showcase AI’s potential across key sectors such as healthcare, education and agriculture, positioning the technology as a catalyst for climate action and manufacturing advancement.
The three pillars reflect a broad vision for the summit:
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People: Ensuring AI benefits citizens by expanding access to education, skills and employment opportunities.
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Planet: Leveraging AI for sustainability, climate solutions and environmental resilience.
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Progress: Driving economic growth, innovation and technological leadership.
Debjani Ghosh, Chief Architect at the NITI Frontier Tech Hub, also stressed the importance of AI skilling as a part of the national strategy, noting that widespread skill development is essential to unlock AI’s full impact — particularly for small and micro enterprises.
Organized in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry under the theme Driving Equitable Growth and Societal Good, the five-day summit will begin on 16 February 2026 and aims to position AI as a key enabler in achieving India’s goals for development and innovation.
