Delhi to host first AI Film Festival during India AI Impact Summit

Delhi will host its first‑ever India AI Film Festival (IAFF) on February 17, 2026, at the iconic Qutub Minar, marking a milestone for India’s creative and technology landscape. Organized by Invideo and sponsored by Nvidia, the festival coincides with the India AI Impact Summit, where leaders from Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are gathering.The event will bring together more than 500 global leaders, investors, policymakers, and cultural pioneers to explore how AI is reshaping visual storytelling. Nvidia’s Asia South Managing Director Vishal Dhupar will be among the featured speakers. The festival blends global AI innovation with Indian cultural traditions, offering an evening of attire, music, food, and films at a UNESCO World Heritage site. The evening begins with a red‑carpet welcome and networking reception, followed by sessions such as “India’s AI Ambition on the World Stage” and “Independent Indian AI Filmmakers.” A fireside chat on “The Future of Storytelling” will feature industry leaders including Vikram Malhotra (CEO, Abundantia Entertainment) and Mike J Mitch (Co‑founder, Phantom X). The night concludes with an awards ceremony, recognizing standout AI films with $12,000 in prizes.Invideo CEO Sanket Shah emphasized that the festival is about more than showcasing technology: “It’s about empowering creators, celebrating India’s leadership in AI, and proving that world‑class innovation and compelling stories can be built right here in India.”