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India to Host the Global AI Impact Summit 2026!

India is set to host the Global AI Impact Summit on 19–20 February 2026, under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

In the run-up to this landmark gathering, MeitY is rolling out a series of flagship programs aimed at highlighting the Summit’s central mission—harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence for inclusive growth, sustainable advancement, and equitable progress.

In the coming months, several international challenges will be launched as part of the Summit’s engagement drive:

a) AI for ALL: A Global Impact Challenge to identify and celebrate leading AI solutions across sectors that translate vision into real-world impact.
b) AI by HER: A Global Impact Challenge focused on scaling and adopting women-led AI innovations that drive meaningful social change.
c) YUVAi: A Global Youth Challenge inviting participants aged 13–21 to showcase AI-enabled problem-solving and innovation for social good.

Individuals and organizations worldwide are encouraged to take part in these initiatives.
Detailed information and participation guidelines can be found at: https://impact.indiaai.gov.in.
For any inquiries, please contact: fellow1[dot]gpai-india[at]meity[dot]gov[dot]in and fellow3[dot]gpai-india[at]meity[dot]gov[dot]in.
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India is sparking a global conversation through a series of pre-Summit challenges.

AI Impact Summit - Global Impact Challenges Overview