The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 was organized at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from February 16-20, 2026 [cite: 11]. Under the theme 'Welfare for All, Happiness of All' and built upon three core pillars�People, Planet, and Progress�the event showcased AI governance and societal applications [cite: 11]. Tech leaders, researchers, and government officials deliberated on ethical artificial intelligence frameworks, multilingual public models, healthcare applications, and youth digital skilling programs.