President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to attend the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, which will be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20.
According to a press release issued by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the summit is hosted by the Government of India and will bring together global leaders, policymakers, innovators and experts to deliberate on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The event is anchored on three central themes — People, Planet and Progress — reflecting India’s approach to international cooperation and governance in the field of AI.
President Dissanayake will participate at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside leaders from more than 20 countries, including France, Brazil, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates.
The United Nations Secretary-General and senior officials from several international organisations are also expected to attend. Additionally, ministerial delegations from over 45 countries will take part in the summit.
Discussions at the summit are expected to focus on responsible AI development, global governance frameworks and the role of emerging technologies in advancing sustainable development.
