<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026 is currently underway in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts for discussions on the future of artificial intelligence. The event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam. As high-level meetings continue behind closed doors, the government has announced an important update related to the public exhibition running alongside the summit, aimed at easing public access and improving visitor experience.</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>India AI Impact Expo 2026 Extended For Public Till February 21</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The government has extended the India AI Impact Expo 2026 by one additional day, allowing the exhibition to remain open to the public on Saturday, 21st February.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The decision was taken to provide a more comfortable experience for visitors amid strong public interest. Organisers have also confirmed that expo timings have already been extended up to 8 PM to accommodate higher footfall.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>At the same time, the exhibition will remain closed to the public on Thursday, 19th February. Officials cited access-restricted events scheduled on that day as the reason, stating that the move is intended to avoid inconvenience and manage security arrangements.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The expo will be open to the public on 20th and 21st February, giving visitors additional time to explore AI-related displays, demonstrations, and informational exhibits focused on technology, governance, and innovation.</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>What Is Happening At The AI Impact Summit 2026</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>While the public-facing expo draws visitors, the summit itself continues with closed-door and invitation-only sessions involving global stakeholders.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Heads of state, senior ministers, regulators, and policy advisors from multiple countries are participating in discussions on responsible and inclusive AI development.&nbsp;</span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Key themes include global AI governance, ethical use of emerging technologies, data security, and cross-border cooperation.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Leading artificial intelligence executives, chief scientists, and technology experts are also part of the summit, sharing insights on current advancements and challenges.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Conversations are focused on balancing innovation with regulation and ensuring AI benefits reach wider sections of society. The summit is expected to contribute to future international frameworks on AI policy, with outcomes likely to shape discussions beyond the event.</span></p>

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