India, Feb. 16 -- The opening day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi unfolded as a landmark moment in the global conversation around AI, with India hosting the world's biggest AI gathering to date, bringing together leaders from various governments around the world, the biggest AI companies as well as representatives from civil society.

Spread over five days from February 16 to 20 in New Delhi, the summit has drawn registrations from over 2.5 Lakh participants. The agenda features more than 500 sessions and upwards of 3,250 speakers and panellists. The AI Impact Expo, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is said to have over 300 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and showcases upwards of 500 startups. ...