India, Feb. 17 -- Bill Gates will attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Gates Foundationg confirmed, dismissing media reports claiming that the Microsoft co-founder would not be present as incorrect. Gates remains on the list of key participants alongside leading technology figures such as OpenAI chief Sam Altman and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

"Bill Gates is attending the AI Impact Summit. He will be delivering his keynote as scheduled" the spokesperson at Gates Foundation told Hindustan Times.

Separately, Gates on Tuesday praised Andhra Pradesh's rapid development, saying it was encouraging to see the state's growth being accelerated through AI and technology.

Following his visit to Amaravati, Gates expresse...