The AI revolution is set to become bigger and better than ever before, and CGC University, Mohali, will be at the heart of it. The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEIT) has officially announced the launch of the AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled from 19–20 February 2026.
Set to be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, the summit aims to foster inclusive, impactful, and action-oriented artificial intelligence through global collaboration.
Pre-Summit Flagship Events
As part of this landmark initiative, MEIT has confirmed several pre-summit flagship events, with CGC University, Mohali, selected as one of the primary venues. These events focus on deploying transformative AI for inclusive growth, innovation, sustainability, and equitable progress.
Key Categories
- AI for ALL: A Global Impact Challenge to identify leading AI solutions across sectors that convert vision into real-world impact.
- AI by HER: An initiative promoting women-led AI solutions and strengthening women entrepreneurship in the technology ecosystem.
- YUVAi: A Global Youth Challenge showcasing AI-driven innovation by youth aged 13–21 for societal good.
Three Sutras and Seven Chakras
The AI Impact Summit draws inspiration from the Three Sutras—People, Planet, and Progress—combining wisdom with action to drive collective benefit through multilateral cooperation.
Additionally, the summit incorporates a modern interpretation of the Seven Chakras, expanding upon these principles to achieve holistic societal transformation.
The Seven Chakras
- Human Capital
- Inclusion for Social Empowerment
- Safe and Trusted AI
- Resilience, Innovation, and Efficiency
- Science
- Democratizing AI Resources
- AI for Economic Growth and Social Good
Main Summit Details
The main summit will be held in person at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 16–20 February 2026. Participating organizations will design sessions aligned with the summit’s core themes, encourage diverse participation, and produce actionable insights to strengthen the global AI dialogue.
CGC University, Mohali’s Role
Recognition from MEIT highlights CGC University, Mohali’s long-standing commitment to advancing AI adoption. The university’s modern curriculum emphasizes Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Robotics, and related technologies.
With a 100% AI-driven campus, CGC University, Mohali, continues to strengthen AI’s role in education and innovation for the future.
