Seven Chakras of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026

Published on Feb 12, 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026's structure, built on three Sutras (People, Planet, Progress) and seven Chakras to drive collaborative AI solutions for global development challenges.

The summit, set for February 16–20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, is India's first major Global South-hosted AI event under the IndiaAI Mission and Digital India. It emphasizes translating AI discussions into practical outcomes for governance, economy, and society via three Sutras guiding multilateral efforts.

Key elements include the Main Summit across seven Chakras—Human Capital, Inclusion for Social Empowerment, Safe and Trusted AI, Science, Resilience/Innovation/Efficiency, Democratizing AI Resources, and AI for Economic Development & Social Good—drawing over 700 session proposals. Expected outcomes feature strengthened AI governance, skill development, partnerships, and positioning India as an AI innovation hub. Global challenges like YUVAi, AI by HER, and AI for All have garnered 15,000+ registrations from 135 countries.