Overview
- Anne Bouverot said France seeks closer work with India’s startups and researchers, calling 2026 a year dedicated to French‑Indian innovation.
- India will host the India‑AI Impact Summit on February 19–20, 2026 in New Delhi, billed as the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South.
- France is ready to collaborate with India on AI ethics, regulation and accountability, with Bouverot stressing a shared balance between innovation and data protection.
- During her visit, Bouverot met Indian officials and the AIIMS community, reviewed WadhwaniAI healthcare work, and planned an IISc Bengaluru roundtable on AI policy.
- She said a French company and startup delegation would accompany Macron’s planned February trip to foster partnerships across sectors such as agriculture, commerce, education and healthcare.