EU Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence at India Summit

EU AI Act Updates

Published February 17th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

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The European Union, represented by Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, will attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation with India on AI governance and innovation. The visit aims to advance the EU's approach to AI, emphasizing trust, innovation, and international collaboration.

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Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen will represent the European Union at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening EU-India cooperation in Artificial Intelligence. The visit underscores the EU's commitment to shaping global AI governance through a combination of innovation, trust, and international collaboration, particularly in areas like AI skills, talent mobility, and the launch of the European Legal Gateway Office pilot.

This event highlights the EU's strategic engagement with India on AI development and deployment. While primarily an informational and diplomatic event, it signals ongoing efforts to align international AI strategies and promote the EU's vision of human-centric, secure, and democratic AI. Regulated entities, particularly technology companies operating in or with the EU and India, should be aware of these international dialogues as they shape future AI policy and standards.

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From tomorrow to Friday, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen, will represent the European Union at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Her visit highlights the EU’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with India and shaping global AI governance at a pivotal moment for Europe’s prosperity and security. As AI drives economic growth and geopolitical influence, the EU is advancing an approach that combines innovation, trust and international cooperation.

Tomorrow, Executive Vice-President Virkkunen will join an industry roundtable on EU–India cooperation in AI skills and talent mobility, bringing together business associations and stakeholders from both sides. She will also deliver opening remarks at the launch of the European Legal Gateway Office pilot, alongside Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, who will intervene remotely. Announced by President Ursula von der Leyen at the 16th EU–India Summit, the initiative aims to connect European companies with India’s ICT talent base, in line with Member States’ needs.

Wednesday, the Executive Vice-President will take part in the opening session hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and join the Leaders’ Plenary. She will hold meetings with partners including Canada, New Zealand and the United States, and engage with business leaders and the Federation of European Businesses in India to promote Europe’s tech investment offer.

Friday, she will participate in a ministerial meeting and speak at EU sessions on the AI Code of Practice and AI innovation. She will also meet with key partners, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Morocco, as well as with India’s Minister of Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, to advance the EU–India trade and technology collaboration.

Throughout her visit, Executive Vice-President Virkkunen will underline Europe’s strengths — a large single market, strong industrial base and stable democratic framework — and emphasise the EU’s ambition to accelerate AI deployment, scale innovation and work with trusted partners such as India to ensure AI remains human-centric, secure and aligned with democratic values.

Find more information about the AI Impact Summit 2026.