Top global leaders, such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, are set to participate in the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The summit, themed around ‘People, Planet, and Progress,’ reflects India’s AI cooperation approach and will gather leaders, policymakers, innovators, and experts worldwide to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited a diverse group of leaders to attend the summit, including Netherlands PM Dick Schoof, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, and Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam.
Leaders like Spain President Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and others will also be present at this significant event.
According to the MEA, ministerial delegations from over 45 countries will participate, along with the UN Secretary General and officials from various international organizations.
French President Macron and Brazilian President Lula da Silva are among the prominent figures attending, with Macron scheduled to arrive on February 17 and participate in the summit on February 19, while President Lula will be in India from February 18 to 22, engaging in the summit from February 19 to 20.
