India AI Impact Expo 2026: A Global Convergence in AI Innovation

The India AI Impact Expo 2026, opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marked a significant milestone in the realm of artificial intelligence on Tuesday. The Expo, featuring over 600 emerging startups and 13 international pavilions, underscored India's capacity to shape the future of AI for global benefit.

During the event, PM Modi highlighted the Expo's role as a powerful amalgamation of ideas, innovation, and intent. He expressed that the exhibition not only displayed India's talent but also reaffirmed the nation's dedication to harnessing AI in a responsible, inclusive, and scalable manner to foster human progress.

With participation sprawled across 70,000 square meters at Bharat Mandapam, attendees from global tech firms, academia, research institutions, and various governments interacted and exchanged insights. The Expo, organized into three thematic segments—people, planet, and progress—offered live demonstrations and solutions from high-potential startups, emphasizing international collaboration within the AI ecosystem.