February 16, New Delhi – The India AI Impact Summit 2026 brings together policymakers, industry leaders, startup founders, and academics for discussions on artificial intelligence and its impact on India's economy and workforce.
Hitesh Sharma, South Asia Lead – Sustainable Impact at HP Inc., stated that AI is reshaping the Indian job market, creating opportunities for workforce innovation and cross-sector learning.
"When it comes to the nature of the workforce in India, it provides an opportunity to incorporate a wider range of use cases. We see huge potential not just to deliver, but also to learn from the ground up and bring that knowledge back into our offerings," Sharma said.
He emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration, where insights from diverse use cases can enhance AI applications while boosting skills development and workforce adaptability.
India is hosting the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital from February 16 to 20, marking the first-ever global AI summit to be held in the Global South.
The event is expected to feature participation from over 100 countries, including 15 to 20 Heads of Government, more than 50 Ministers, over 40 CEOs, and around 500 global AI experts and innovators.
With more than 35,000 registrations already received, the Summit reflects growing international interest in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence through responsible governance and inclusive growth.
The Summit is expected to deliver outcome-driven recommendations aligned with national priorities. It will focus on practical AI deployment, policy alignment, strengthening governance frameworks, regional readiness for AI-led growth, and workforce skilling.
