The British High Commission organised a grand AI reception in
Delhi on 19 February, showcasing UK innovation and AI leadership.
The event titled ‘Shaping Tomorrow' brought together
world-leading AI experts, frontier AI companies, and
representatives from government to celebrate the UK-India
technology partnership and the important momentum created by
India's AI Impact Summit 2026.
The event featured some of the UK and India's brightest AI
innovators pitching their solutions at the AI Talks Stage,
performances by artists who are using AI to tell new stories, and
interactive AI installations Guests were treated to a special
conversation between UK Deputy Prime Minister and former prime minister
on geopolitical governance of
AI.
Addressing the gathering from the main stage, AI Minister spoke about his engaging
discussions in Bengaluru and in Delhi. The Minister then launched
OpenUK's documentary on AI, openness and spotlighting UK AI
talent. The reception's highlights also included a fun kiosk
explaining the benefits of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement for
businesses.
The Deputy Prime Minister and AI Minister have been leading a
strong delegation of UK AI and technology companies and
universities to India this week for the AI Impact Summit,
including NScale, Faculty AI, Singular Intelligence and Holistic
AI.
The UK is the world's third biggest AI power – a global hub for
AI innovation, investment and talent with a formidable AI market
valued at over £72 billion. It is ranked fourth globally for AI
unicorns and start-ups and is home to more than 5,800 AI
companies.
, British High Commissioner
to India, said:
There is huge opportunity in the UK and India technology and
innovation partnership, which is why it is a central pillar of
our shared Vision 2035. I'm a tech optimist at heart but firmly
believe that it is only through international cooperation and the
power of joint action that we can harness the power of AI to
build a more secure, sustainable and prosperous future for all.
We initiated this global conversation at Bletchley and are
committed to ensuring the responsible development of AI, which
can bring so much positive change to hardworking communities from
Birmingham to Bengaluru and beyond. Exciting new British and
Indian innovations are already changing the world in AI, tech and
science with the support of the UK-India Technology Security
Initiative. I'm delighted that our partnership is driving
innovation and shaping the technologies of tomorrow.
Hitendra Dave, CEO, HSBC India, said:
AI offers India a unique opportunity to take the lead in creating
a more inclusive and innovative financial ecosystem. As we adopt
AI, our vision is to leverage technology not only for
efficiency, but also to promote inclusive growth and meaningful
innovation throughout society. By embedding fairness,
transparency, and accountability – and enhancing human judgment
with data-driven insights – AI can close information gaps, expand
opportunities for underserved communities, and tailor solutions
to a wide range of needs.
‘Shaping Tomorrow', the grand UK AI showcase and reception in
Delhi attended by over a thousand guests and the UK Pavilion at
Bharat Mandapam was made possible thanks to the gracious support
of HSBC India, Baker McKenzie, Queen Elizabeth's School Gurugram,
part of the GEDU Global Education Group, Acclime, Diageo India,
and Suntory Global Spirits.
Further information
- Prime Minister joined Prime Minister
Narendra Modi last year to unveil Vision 2035, a shared
ambition for how the UK and India partner together to unlock
the huge potential of this partnership.
- In 2025, the UK launched the AI Opportunities
Action Plan to set a clear direction for how Britain
would harness Artificial Intelligence.
- Information on the UK delegation to India at the AI Impact
Summit and new projects announced this week are available on
Gov.uk:
