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Sunak, Macron Headline India's AI Summit Curtain-Raiser on Global Cooperation

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will deliver an address at the curtain-raiser event for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on global AI cooperation. French President Emmanuel Macron will also visit India to participate in the summit, which marks the first global AI conference hosted in the Global South. The summit, held at Bharat Mandapam, is structured around the pillars of People, Planet, and Progress and will include a large expo with international exhibitors. The event aligns with India's strategic AI mission and aims to translate global discussions into practical, development-focused outcomes.

Key Points: Sunak, Macron at India AI Summit 2026 Curtain-Raiser

  • Sunak to speak at AI summit curtain-raiser
  • Macron's India visit for AI Summit & bilateral talks
  • First global AI summit in the Global South
  • Summit anchored on People, Planet, Progress pillars
  • Expo with 300+ exhibitors from 30 countries
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Ex UK PM Sunak to address curtain raiser to India AI Impact Summit 2026

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron to address AI summit in New Delhi, focusing on global governance and cooperation.

"Join global experts for an evening of high-impact discussions on AI governance, cooperation, and building an inclusive digital future. - Carnegie India"

New Delhi, February 12

Former Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak, will address "AI for All: Reimagining Global Cooperation," a curtain raiser to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Carnegie India stated.

In a post on X, Carnegie India said, "Pleased to announce that Rishi Sunak, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, will be speaking at "AI for All: Reimagining Global Cooperation," a curtain raiser to the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Join global experts for an evening of high-impact discussions on AI governance, cooperation, and building an inclusive digital future."

Additionally, French President Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he will participate in the AI Impact Summit, the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, in the national capital, underscoring the importance both countries attach to cooperation in emerging and critical technologies, including artificial intelligence.

According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, the French President will be visiting from February 17 to February 19.

As part of the visit, PM Modi and President Macron will hold wide-ranging discussions to further strengthen bilateral cooperation under the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, which outlines the long-term vision for the India-France Strategic Partnership, and will also jointly inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 in Mumbai.

The India-AI Impact Summit will be held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South.

Designed as a five-day programme covering policy, research, industry and public engagement, the Summit is anchored on three foundational pillars, or "Sutras": People, Planet and Progress, and is expected to bring together global leaders, policymakers, technology companies, innovators and experts to deliberate on AI's role in governance, innovation and sustainable development.

The India AI Impact Expo, spanning over 70,000 square metres, is expected to feature more than 300 exhibitors from 30 countries across 10 thematic pavilions, showcasing AI's transition from research and pilots to large-scale deployment.

The Summit builds on India's development-focused approach to AI, aligns with the India AI Mission and Digital India Initiative, and emphasises translating global AI discussions into practical, people-centric outcomes.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Rishi Sunak involved. His perspective on AI governance from a UK/global standpoint will be valuable. Hope the summit focuses on ethical frameworks and preventing bias, not just deployment speed.
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Priyanka N
The India-France partnership is key. Macron's visit and the Horizon 2047 roadmap show a serious long-term commitment. AI cooperation with a trusted partner like France is better than going it alone or relying on unpredictable allies. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Hope this isn't just another talk shop with foreign dignitaries. The "People, Planet, Progress" sutras sound good, but will the benefits reach a village in UP or Bihar? Need to see real use cases for rural India, not just fancy exhibitions in Delhi.
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Karthik V
70,000 sq m expo with 300 exhibitors! That's massive. This will be a huge boost for our startups and show the world Indian innovation. Hope our students and young developers get affordable access to attend.
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Michael C
Global cooperation on AI is essential. Having leaders like Sunak and Macron at the same forum in India is a strong signal. The focus on inclusive digital future is the right one. Hope the governance models discussed here become global benchmarks.

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