India to Host AI Impact Summit in February 2026, Announces Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said India will host the AI Impact Summit in February next year, marking the country’s growing role in shaping global artificial intelligence governance.

Tracing the summit’s origins, Vaishnaw noted, “AI Summits first started in Bletchley, UK. It was then organised in Seoul, then in France, and it will now be held in India.”

Ahead of the event, NITI Aayog has convened a series of consultations, including a conclave showcasing how AI is being applied at the grassroots in key sectors. “For the preparation of AI Impact Summit, NITI Aayog held a conclave on the work being done with the help of AI on the ground level in agriculture, healthcare and education. The best practices were shared with everyone,” the minister said.