India AI Impact Summit 2026: Full List of Global Tech Leaders Attending – Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, Bill Gates & More! February 12, 2026 – New Delhi, India

India is stepping into the global spotlight as the host of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the first major global AI summit held in the Global South. Scheduled for February 16-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, this landmark event will convene over 35,000 delegates from 100+ countries, 50+ international ministers, 15-20 heads of state, and a powerhouse lineup of tech visionaries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the summit (with key sessions starting February 19), and French President Emmanuel Macron is expected for inauguration elements. The summit emphasizes AI for humanity, inclusive growth, ethical AI, safety, sustainability, and real-world impact—with themes centered on People, Planet, and Progress.

For the Indian diaspora (NRIs) worldwide, this is a moment of immense pride. Leaders of Indian origin like Sundar Pichai (IIT Kharagpur alumnus) underscore the outsized contributions of NRIs to global tech. The event also opens doors for collaborations, investments, startups, and AI career opportunities—perfect for NRIs considering returns to India or cross-border partnerships.

Full List of Confirmed Global Tech Leaders Attending India AI Impact Summit 2026 The following list is based on official announcements from the India AI portal (impact.indiaai.gov.in/key-attendees), government releases, and major reports from Times of India, Mint, Mashable India, and others. Many are explicitly listed as key attendees/speakers on official channels.

• Sundar Pichai – CEO, Alphabet & Google (IIT Kharagpur alumnus – iconic NRI success story!)
• Sam Altman – CEO, OpenAI (pioneering generative AI with ChatGPT)
• Jensen Huang – Founder & CEO, NVIDIA (driving the AI chip and compute revolution)
• Bill Gates – Co-founder, Microsoft & Chair, Gates Foundation (AI for global health, equity, and good)
• Demis Hassabis – Co-founder & CEO, Google DeepMind (frontier AI research leader)
• Dario Amodei – CEO, Anthropic (focus on safe, interpretable AI)
• Arthur Mensch – Co-founder & CEO, Mistral AI (Europe’s leading open-source AI contender)
• Shantanu Narayen – Chair & CEO, Adobe (AI-powered creative and digital tools)
• Julie Sweet – Chair & CEO, Accenture (enterprise AI adoption and transformation)
• Cristiano Amon – CEO, Qualcomm (AI on edge, mobile, and devices)
• Nikesh Arora – CEO, Palo Alto Networks (AI-era cybersecurity)
• Alexandr Wang – Chief AI Officer, Meta (AI advancements at scale)
• Brad Smith – President & Vice Chair, Microsoft (AI policy, ethics, and governance)

Additional high-profile names reported/confirmed via official listings and media:

• Yann LeCun (Meta AI Chief Scientist)
• Yoshua Bengio (AI pioneer, Mila Institute)
• Borje Ekholm (CEO, Ericsson)
• Arundhati Bhattacharya (Chairperson & CEO, Salesforce India)
• Salil Parekh (CEO & MD, Infosys)

Indian industry powerhouses joining the global mix:

• Mukesh Ambani (Chairman & MD, Reliance Industries)
• Nandan Nilekani (Co-founder & Chairman, Infosys)
• Natarajan Chandrasekaran (Chairman, Tata Sons)
• Sunil Bharti Mittal (Founder & Chairman, Bharti Enterprises)

Why This Summit Is a Game-Changer for NRIs and the World

• India’s AI Ascent — Massive investments in compute, talent, data, and sovereign AI position India as a key player, not just a user.
• NRI Spotlight — Stories like Sundar Pichai’s journey inspire the diaspora and highlight opportunities for reverse brain drain.
• Core Themes — AI safety & governance, inclusive growth, healthcare/education access, sustainability, and democratizing resources.
• Real Opportunities — Expect major announcements on partnerships, funding, AI jobs, and startup ecosystems—ideal for NRIs in tech seeking collaborations or relocation.

The summit features the India AI Impact Expo (300+ exhibitors from 30+ countries, 10+ thematic pavilions), research symposiums, youth challenges (like YUVAI), GPAI Council meetings, keynotes, panels, and more.

This isn’t just another conference—it’s a pivotal moment defining AI’s inclusive, responsible future. NRIGlobe will bring live coverage, key takeaways, and exclusive NRI-focused insights from New Delhi.

What do you think—will this summit fast-track India’s leadership in global AI? Share your views in the comments!

Disclaimer: Attendee list compiled from official India AI Impact Summit sources (impact.indiaai.gov.in) and reputable media as of February 12, 2026. Confirmations may evolve; check the official site for latest updates.

About the Author: NRIGlobe Tech Desk – Tracking global tech trends, AI innovations, and NRI success stories since 2018. Your trusted source for diaspora news in AI, startups, and beyond.

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