Sam Altman may visit India as global AI leaders gather for New Delhi summit in mid-February
Economic Times reports OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to visit India around the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where several global AI leaders are scheduled to participate.
India AI Impact Summit week draws major names
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to visit India in mid-February 2026, aligning with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled in New Delhi from 16–20 February, according to The Economic Times. The report adds that Altman’s attendance at the summit itself is not yet confirmed.
The summit is positioned as a high-profile gathering of global AI executives and influential industry figures, reflecting India’s growing role as both a market and a policy arena for artificial intelligence.
Parallel events and closed-door meetings
Alongside the main summit, the same week is expected to feature parallel programmes by other companies. The Economic Times report mentions additional events, including a developers’ meet in Bengaluru and an evening programme in New Delhi by another major AI player, signalling a broader ‘AI week’ across multiple Indian cities.
The report also indicates OpenAI may hold a closed-door gathering in New Delhi around 19 February for senior executives and venture capital investors, suggesting business and ecosystem-building conversations beyond public-stage announcements.
Why the visit matters for India’s tech ecosystem
A potential Altman visit during a summit-heavy week would underscore India’s importance for global AI firms as they seek users, partners, and regulatory clarity. For Indian startups and enterprises, such visits often create momentum for collaborations, talent hiring, and local deployment discussions.
If confirmed, the visit would also likely sharpen focus on practical issues such as compute access, AI adoption in businesses, and the interaction between innovation and regulation—topics that are increasingly central to India’s AI discourse.