AI Summit 2026 India: Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, and Global Leaders Gather in Delhi

India is preparing for one of its biggest tech events ever. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to be held in New Delhi, and it's not just a conference, but a meeting place for the top minds in the field of AI, global tech giants, and policymakers.

Top Global Leaders Expected at AI Summit 2026

The India pavilion will be lively from February 16th to 20th, as artificial intelligence continues to gain traction in every sector—from business to government.

The biggest buzz is surrounding the visit of Sam Altman of OpenAI. Although he's not officially on the speaker list, there are reports that he may hold personal meetings and private discussions. There's also speculation about a separate OpenAI event on February 19th.

AI Summit 2026 is expected to feature big names such as:

Sundar Pichai (Google)

Jensen Huang (Nvidia)

Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind)

Brad Smith (Microsoft)

Cristiano Amon (Qualcomm)

The policy and policy field will include:

Bill Gates

Borge Brende (World Economic Forum)

Leaders from IBM, Creative Commons, and the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

In total, the conference will bring together prominent leaders from 15-20 countries, 50+ international ministers, and 40+ CEOs, making it a crucial platform for the future of AI.

Skyrocketing Hotel Prices During AI Summit 2026

Five-star hotel room prices in Delhi have reached record levels during AI Summit 2026.

The Lalit, Delhi: Almost fully booked for February 19-20. According to hotel manager Vineet Kapoor, many international leaders and delegates will be staying here.

Eros Hotel New Delhi: Customized check-in, welcome bags, and networking events will be organized for international guests. Information on local attractions and transportation will also be provided to ensure a smoother stay.

Rate Estimation

On normal days (such as February 13-14), the Garden Luxury Suite at Taj Palace costs approximately ₹2 lakh per night.

However, during February 19-20, the same suite is being booked for approximately ₹27.55 lakh per night.

Taxes and other charges add up to a total of ₹32 lakh.

Other hotels:

Andaz Delhi by Hyatt: Signature Suite costs approximately ₹3.86 lakh per night.

Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi:

February 11-12: Approximately ₹30,921 per night (including breakfast)

February 17-18: ₹1,03,500 per night (room only), ₹1,04,400 per night (including breakfast)

Prices increased almost threefold

This shows that hotel rates have increased by 15-30 times in just a few days due to the AI ​​Summit 2026, making it extremely premium for Indian and international guests.