MeitY provides overall policy direction for AI and digital technologies in India. The Ministry anchors the Summit within national priorities on artificial intelligence, electronics, digital governance, and trusted technology adoption. Its role ensures inter -ministerial coordination, alignment with state governments, and integration of Summit outcomes with ongoing national programmes and regulatory frameworks.
For further information, visit MeitY Website
IndiaAI Mission is a flagship mission supporting AI development in India. The Mission shapes the core themes of the Summit, including AI compute infrastructure, datasets, indigenous AI models, skilling, and startup support. It highlights ongoing government efforts to promote safe, responsible, and inclusive use of artificial intelligence .
For further information, visit IndiaAI Mission Website
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a premier S&T organization under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) engaged in promoting IT/ITES Industry, innovation, R&D, start-ups, product/IP creation in the field of emerging technologies like IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision, Robotics, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Augmented & Virtual Reality, Animation & Visual effect, Data Science & Analytics for various domains like Gaming, FinTech, Agritech, MedTech, Autonomous Connected Electric & Shared(ACES) Mobility, ESDM, Cyber Security, Industry 4.0, Drone, Efficiency Augmentation, etc.
For further information, visit STPI Website
Digital India provides the foundational framework for large-scale AI adoption in India . Its emphasis on digital public platforms, inclusion, and citizen-centric governance is reflected in Summit themes. Digital India ensures AI solutions showcased at the Summit align with service delivery, accessibility, transparency, and public trust at national scale.
For further information, visit Digital India Initiative Website
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies, societies, and governance systems worldwide, offering immense potential for innovation and inclusive growth, while also exposing deep gaps in access to data, compute, skills, and infrastructure. As AI adoption accelerates, challenges related to equity, trust, employment, and sustainability have become increasingly urgent. Hosted in the Global South, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 brings together global leaders, policymakers, industry, and researchers to move beyond high-level commitments toward practical cooperation, shared frameworks, and tangible outcomes that ensure AI delivers real, inclusive impact across regions and communities.
For further information, visit India AI Impact Summit Website
The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is the experiential showcase of the AI Impact Summit, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as the custodian. The Expo brings together real-world AI applications, breakthrough technologies, and innovations from India and around the world in a setting designed for discovery, dialogue, and business engagement.
Spanning over 70,000+ sqm of exhibition space, the Expo is expected to host 150,000+ attendees and 400+ exhibitors across 7+ thematic pavilions. Designed as a business-focused platform, it highlights how Artificial Intelligence is moving beyond research and pilots to deliver tangible outcomes. By convening innovators, enterprises, policymakers, and investors in one integrated environment, the Expo enables meaningful engagement around AI solutions that are shaping industries, informing policy, and addressing global challenges.
To position India as a global platform where the real-world impact of Artificial Intelligence can be experienced, examined, and shared, fostering collaboration across borders and sectors.
To create an inclusive and focused exhibition that connects AI innovation with adoption by showcasing deployable solutions, encouraging collaboration among key stakeholders, and supporting responsible and scalable AI implementation across industries and societies.
