Artificial Intelligence has stepped decisively out of research labs and into real-world deployment, as demonstrated at the exhibition of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which has drawn strong participation from industry leaders, start-ups, academic institutions and global partners.
Currently underway at Bharat Mandapam, the Expo features over 300 exhibitors from India and more than 30 countries across 10 thematic pavilions. The showcase highlights how AI is driving scientific advancement, industrial resilience, financial security and inclusive digital transformation.
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said the exhibition has witnessed high footfall from industry professionals, policymakers, students and the general public, underscoring growing interest in AI’s practical applications.
Among the biggest attractions are advanced robotics platforms designed for logistics, manufacturing, retail and smart agriculture. Deployment-ready humanoid systems and robotics processors have drawn significant crowds, signalling a shift from experimental prototypes to scalable industrial solutions.
Exhibitors showcased how intelligent automation can boost productivity, reduce operational costs and address workforce shortages in high-demand sectors.
Indian and international research institutions demonstrated how AI is reshaping scientific discovery. Key areas on display include AI-driven protein engineering and drug discovery, neuroscience and cognitive systems research, and advanced computing techniques for processing large-scale biological and clinical datasets.
Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) tailored for multilingual and secure applications were also featured prominently, highlighting India’s push for sovereign and inclusive AI models. Experts noted that such technologies are accelerating biomedical research, improving diagnostics and enabling data-driven healthcare systems.
The Expo also spotlighted next-generation AI-ready infrastructure capable of supporting high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads. Solutions designed for scalable deployment in both urban and remote environments underscored the importance of resilient digital ecosystems to sustain AI growth.
Leading academic institutions presented AI-enabled education frameworks targeting students and working professionals. With tens of thousands enrolled in AI and machine learning programmes nationwide, the Summit reflects India’s commitment to democratising access to AI education and building a future-ready workforce.
AI-powered tools for finance, accounting and compliance were another major highlight. Exhibitors demonstrated solutions that enable faster audits, improved fraud detection, enhanced regulatory compliance and stronger cybersecurity frameworks – signalling AI’s growing role in strengthening financial systems.
Several exhibitors showcased multilingual AI content generation tools, modular AI infrastructure, and AI-powered public service applications such as smart waste management and agricultural robotics. Solutions tailored for small businesses and professional firms illustrated efforts to ensure AI adoption is broad-based and inclusive.
The exhibition has emerged as a vibrant platform for collaboration between academia, industry and government. By bringing together stakeholders from across sectors and geographies, the Summit underscores that AI is no longer confined to research institutions but is increasingly embedded in everyday economic and social systems.
As the Expo continues, it reinforces a central message: AI is becoming a strategic enabler for science, economic resilience, innovation and inclusive growth – marking a decisive shift from experimentation to real-world impact.
