UK ministers will travel to New Delhi this week to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in global AI innovation. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan will lead the delegation, showcasing how artificial intelligence can transform economies and societies. Building on the Bletchley, Seoul, and Paris summits, discussions will highlight AI’s potential to accelerate growth, create jobs, and enhance public services—from faster medical diagnoses and personalized education to efficient governance and business innovation.
UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said: “The UK is leading the way on AI innovations and expertise. We are rightly a magnet for investment and talent from across the globe. “This Summit is an important moment in determining how we can work together with our international partners to unlock the full benefits and potential of AI, while baking in robust and fair safety standards that protect us all. “We are turning ambition into action to deliver UK jobs, growth and prosperity. The business leaders joining us in India will build concrete partnerships and secure investment that delivers opportunity for working people in the UK, India and across the globe.”
David Lammy- Deputy Prime Minister
UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan said: “AI is the defining technology of our generation – and we’re determined to make sure it delivers for everyone. It can cut waiting times, transform public services, create new jobs and give hard working communities a fresh start – and that’s exactly the message we’re taking to the summit.“It is central to our plans for delivering national renewal but its benefits can’t and shouldn’t be reserved by the few. “That’s why the UK is leading from front, pushing a global vision for AI that helps people everywhere to learn more, earn more, and shape the future on their terms.”
Collaboration with India is central to this vision, with both nations investing in frontier research, including advanced batteries, rural telecoms, and genomic medicine. The UK will also announce support for the Asian AI4D Observatory, promoting responsible AI governance across South and Southeast Asia. Together, India and the UK aim to unlock inclusive opportunities, drive innovation, and shape the technologies of tomorrow.