Narendra Modi on Tuesday described the India AI Impact Expo 2026 as a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent, highlighting India’s growing leadership in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
The Prime Minister had inaugurated the Expo on Monday at Bharat Mandapam, where more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions are participating, showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.
In a post on X, PM Modi said the Expo demonstrated the extraordinary potential of Indian talent in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence for global good. He added that the event reaffirmed India’s commitment to harnessing AI responsibly, inclusively and at scale for human progress.
Global Participation and Wide Scale
Spread across 10 arenas covering over 70,000 square metres, the Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, Union ministries, state governments and international partners.
The event features 13 country pavilions representing Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and Africa, underlining global cooperation in the AI domain.
Focus on People, Planet and Progress
The Expo hosts more than 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, structured around three thematic “chakras” — people, planet and progress.
In addition, over 600 high-potential startups are participating, many of them developing globally relevant and population-scale solutions. Several of these startups are showcasing working technologies that are already deployed in real-world environments.
The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is being seen as a major platform to position India as a global hub for ethical, scalable and inclusive Artificial Intelligence innovation.
