India AI Impact Expo 2026 Opens February 17th

17 UPDATES · 5 DAYS · 15 FEB 2026 — 19 FEB 2026

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Latest · 19 Feb 2026

Bill Gates canceled his keynote speech at India's AI summit due to controversy surrounding his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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This event covers the India AI Impact Expo 2026, including its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments; It excludes other actions or announcements by the same individuals or organizations unless they are directly related to the India AI Impact Expo 2026.

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15Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo on February 16

The Hindu

The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will open to the public on February 17th after a restricted opening for the first day.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026, highlighting India's leadership in AI advancements fueled by robust digital infrastructure and a thriving startup ecosystem.

16Feb

The Hindu

India hosted its first AI Impact Summit, bringing together world leaders and experts to discuss the transformative effects of artificial intelligence.

Al Jazeera

India hosts the AI Impact Summit, bringing together world leaders and tech executives to discuss global AI governance and collaboration.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting India's commitment to responsible and inclusive AI.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the AI Impact Summit, a flagship event promoting AI in India, attracting a massive crowd despite logistical challenges.

17Feb

The Hindu

Over 3,000 speakers and leaders from 20 countries will attend the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit in Delhi, India, from February 16 to 20.

The Hindu

India is hosting the first global convening of its kind in the Global South, the India AI Impact Summit 2026, to discuss AI's role in inclusive growth and sustainable development.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi asserted India's leadership in the AI revolution, while other officials faced criticism for the summit's organization.

18Feb

The Guardian

Tech billionaires Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Dario Amodei will attend the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, alongside representatives from various countries.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai to discuss India's AI initiatives and potential collaborations.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi will address the AI Impact Summit on February 19, 2026, alongside other world leaders and prominent figures.

The Hindu

Due to security concerns, the AI Impact Summit was extended to Saturday, February 21, 2026, after organizers removed a private university's stall exhibiting a China-made robodog.

The Hindu

The Gates Foundation canceled Bill Gates' keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit due to recent revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

19Feb

The Dawn

Bill Gates withdrew from the AI Impact Summit in India due to a need to focus on the summit's priorities, following other high-profile cancellations and organizational issues.

LATEST UPDATE — Al Jazeera

Bill Gates canceled his keynote speech at India's AI summit due to controversy surrounding his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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