New Delhi, Oct 7 (NationPress) The Indian government has officially revealed that the ‘Research Symposium on AI and Its Impact’ is set to occur on February 18, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in the heart of the national capital. This significant event will coincide with the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, taking place from February 19–20, 2026.

The purpose of the Research Symposium is to unite esteemed researchers and practitioners from India, the Global South, and other nations to deliberate on the profound influences of artificial intelligence (AI) on both society and the economy.

This gathering will act as a forum for disseminating new discoveries, sharing innovative ideas, and fostering collaboration across research, policy, and practical applications.

The agenda will feature high-profile plenary sessions with distinguished researchers from India and around the globe, an International Research Showcase showcasing brief presentations by leading AI experts, and a Global South Showcase that will emphasize groundbreaking research emerging from developing areas, including India.

Researchers from the Global South who have presented papers at prominent AI conferences in 2024 or 2025 are encouraged to submit poster proposals for the Global South Showcase.

The submission deadline is October 31, 2025, with final poster submissions due by January 5, 2026.

Further information and submission guidelines can be found on the official website: impact.indiaai.gov.in/research-symposium.

Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary (MeitY), CEO (IndiaAI), and DG (NIC), expressed, “The Research Symposium will act as a bridge connecting research, policy, and practice. By integrating diverse perspectives, it will cultivate actionable insights that resonate with India's vision of AI for All, AI for Good, and AI for the World.”

Prof. P.J. Narayanan from IIIT Hyderabad also underscored the event's significance, stating, “The Research Symposium brings together critical global and Indian research leaders to share their work and forge future partnerships.”

“India's dynamic and inclusive research ecosystem stands poised to take a pivotal role in propelling the global dialogue on responsible AI,” Narayanan added.

The Research Symposium will conclude as a hallmark event of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, intertwining research discussions with high-stakes policy dialogues.

Collectively, these two events are anticipated to delineate a collaborative roadmap for an AI future that is responsible, inclusive, and impactful.