French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.

During his 2026 official visit to India, President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks, attended the AI Impact Summit, and jointly launched the India–France Year of Innovation.

President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.

The President of the French Republic and Mrs Brigitte Macron made an official visit to India from 17 to 19 February 2026.

The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.

In January 2026, literature and publishing professionals from India and France came together for The Future of Books — a vibrant cross-cultural symposium designed to explore new frontiers in the world of books.

The Embassy of France in India is pleased to announce the visit of Ms Anne Bouverot, Special Envoy of France for Artificial Intelligence, Co-chair of the French Council for AI and Digital Affairs, to India on 6 and 7 November 2025. Her visit builds on the strong momentum generated by the AI Action Summit, hosted by France in February 2025 with India invited as co-chair.