CNN-News18 also said that Gates would not be attending the AI Impact Summit. Bill Gates is attending the AI Impact Summit. Prime Minister Modi on Monday inaugurated the Expo at the summit, featuring more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem. "India AI Impact Expo 2026 was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent. The inaugural day of the AI Impact Summit was marred by several inconveniences that attendees said they faced.

Source: The Telegraph February 17, 2026 06:39 UTC