Senior ministers from the United Kingdom have arrived in New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting artificial intelligence as a key driver of economic expansion, public sector transformation, and international collaboration. The UK delegation is led by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan, who will hold strategic discussions and bilateral meetings aimed at deepening technological cooperation between the UK and India.

The summit builds on earlier global AI events held in Bletchley, Seoul, and Paris, and will examine how AI can reshape societies, promote sustainable progress, and ensure inclusive development. UK officials plan to showcase AI’s potential to boost innovation across sectors such as healthcare, education, local government, and business-helping doctors diagnose faster, enabling personalised education, and improving efficiency in public services.

Strengthening collaboration with India remains central to Britain’s science and technology strategy. Both nations are investing in cutting-edge fields such as advanced battery systems, improved telecommunications for rural areas, and genomic medicine targeting rare diseases. During the summit, Lammy will participate in discussions on using AI to promote social inclusion and reduce inequality, as well as join a panel on expanding opportunities through global languages. He is also expected to announce new UK backing for the Asian AI for Development Observatory, which supports responsible AI innovation and governance across South and Southeast Asia.

Lammy emphasised the UK’s leadership in AI innovation, noting that the country continues to attract global investment and talent. He described the summit as a critical opportunity to work with international partners to maximise AI’s benefits while ensuring strong and fair safety standards. He added that the visit aims to turn ambition into tangible outcomes, including job creation, investment, and stronger partnerships benefiting both countries and beyond.

Narayan will also visit Bengaluru, often called India’s Silicon Valley, to observe joint technology initiatives. He highlighted AI’s potential to transform public services, create employment, reduce waiting times, and empower communities, stressing the UK’s commitment to ensuring AI benefits society broadly rather than a select few.

The summit takes place as economic relations between the two nations continue to grow. Major Indian technology companies such as Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and Wipro are expanding their UK presence. This follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Mumbai last year, where Indian firms committed £1.3 billion in investments. With UK companies generating over £47.5 billion in revenue from India, both governments see AI collaboration as a key pillar of their long-term Vision 2035 strategy to advance innovation, economic growth, and shared technological leadership.