
New Delhi, February 17 The India AI Impact Expo 2026 was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation, and intent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
On Monday, PM Modi inaugurated the Expo here, which featured more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.
"The India AI Impact Expo 2026 was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation, and intent. It showcased the extraordinary potential of Indian talent in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence for global good," PM Modi wrote on X.
The prime minister also said that above all, the Expo reaffirmed India's commitment to harnessing AI responsibly, inclusively, and at scale for human progress.
The Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia, and research institutions, central and state governments, and international partners.
Spanning 10 arenas covering more than 70,000 square metres at Bharat Mandapam, the Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia, research institutions, Union ministries, state governments, and international partners.
The Expo also features 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan, and Africa.
The Expo is hosting more than 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, structured across three thematic areas – people, planet, and progress.
In addition, the Expo is featuring more than 600 high-potential startups, many of whom are building globally relevant and population-scale solutions.
These startups are demonstrating working solutions that are already deployed in real-world settings.
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