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U.S. business body to lead CEO delegation to India AI summit
The group will take part in policy discussions and closed-door meetings on the sidelines.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 13, Feb 2026
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) are leading a delegation of American CEOs and senior technology leaders to India’s AI Impact Summit 2026.
According to USIBC, which is an official summit partner, the delegation will represent the perspectives of American and Indian industry leaders at a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping economies worldwide.
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The council said the engagement underscores the growing importance of the U.S.–India technology partnership in shaping the global AI landscape.
“AI is reshaping every sector of the global economy,” the council said in its statement, adding that cooperation between the United States and India can help ensure that the technology’s development is guided by democratic values, market-driven innovation, and responsible governance.
The U.S. business delegation is set to engage in both public sessions and closed-door policy discussions with senior government officials from India and the United States, state-level ministers, and global industry executives.
The AI Impact Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place from Feb. 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and is expected to be one of the most significant global convenings on artificial intelligence this year.
It is the first global AI gathering to be hosted in the Global South and has drawn participation from world leaders, senior ministers, and top executives from major technology companies.
The summit is structured around three core pillars — People, Planet, and Progress — with thematic working groups focused on AI safety, inclusion, workforce development, and economic growth.
Sessions during the summit are expected to explore the practical application of artificial intelligence across sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and public services, alongside discussions on ethical frameworks, responsible deployment, and global governance standards.
Senior officials from the United Nations, including Secretary-General António Guterres, are also scheduled to attend, reinforcing the summit’s emphasis on AI’s role in sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.
The U.S. delegation’s participation builds on the Chamber of Commerce’s prior engagements at international AI summits in countries including France and the United Kingdom.
Beyond artificial intelligence, the agenda includes discussions on a broader range of strategic and emerging technologies, such as critical minerals, quantum computing, advanced communications, and digital infrastructure.
The council described the week-long engagement as an effort to deepen strategic alignment between the United States and India while accelerating collaboration between the public and private sectors across high-growth technology domains.
The summit agenda also features the India AI Impact Expo 2026, a large-scale exhibition showcasing AI implementations and innovations from around the world. The expo is designed to connect policy discussions with enterprise adoption and real-world applications, with a focus on inclusive, resilient, and trusted AI systems.
India’s hosting of the summit comes amid a broader national push to strengthen its artificial intelligence ecosystem and expand its role in global technology governance. Indian officials have advocated for common minimum standards for AI deployment, as well as expanded public-private cooperation to ensure responsible and equitable adoption of emerging technologies.
The U.S.-India Business Council said the summit comes at a moment when both countries are seeking to strengthen cooperation across critical technology sectors.
The United States and India are home to some of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems, making bilateral coordination increasingly central to global discussions on AI policy, supply chains, and next-generation technology standards.
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