The Research Symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact convened on 18 February 2026 as a part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing collectively main researchers, policymakers, technologists and business leaders. The occasion was designed to bridge frontier analysis and realnnworld software by inspecting how AI can drive scientific breakthroughs whereas remaining aligned with public curiosity, security and inclusive progress. The programme included plenary keynotes, analysis dialogues on frontier questions, Global South panels and poster shows by worldwide researchers…