February 16, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi on February 13, 2026.
Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister extended greetings to all attendees of the Global Business Summit and remarked that the world must now be prepared to live with disruptions, noting that their nature will continue to evolve, but systems will change rapidly.
Furthermore, he highlighted the disruptions already visible due to artificial intelligence (AI) and emphasized that AI will bring even more revolutionary changes in the future, for which India is ready.
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 over 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.
It will also seek to foster partnerships among governments, academia, startups, and industry to promote responsible and inclusive AI development.
By linking policy with implementation, the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 aims to position India as a key convener in global AI cooperation, underscoring its commitment to development-oriented and people-centric artificial intelligence.