Political justice: democracy, networks & progressivism
- South–South Cooperation in a New World Order
- Progressivism & Accountability
- Valedictory Session
An invitation to the world’s newsrooms
Cover the ideas.
Meet the voices.
Shape the story.
Bharat Summit 2026 brings global leaders and new perspectives to Hyderabad for three days of conversations on the world’s next chapter.
Convened by Samruddha Bharat Foundation
and the Government of Telangana
Media coordination by EastFx
FORGING
A NEW
WORLD.BHARAT SUMMIT / 2026
A NEW
WORLD.BHARAT SUMMIT / 2026
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WHEN12–14 November 2026
WHEREHICC, Hyderabad, India
FOR MEDIAOn-ground & virtual coverage
A global conversation. Your next story.
Explore the questions shaping the summit—and connect with the people discussing them.
Democracy & geopoliticsEconomic justiceClimate & the Global SouthAI & technologyThe future of media
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SUMMIT OVERVIEW
Three days. Global perspectives. A shared future.
High-level discussions on democracy, economic justice, international cooperation and the institutions shaping our world.
PROGRAMME & DELEGATES
Approved speaker profiles, session details and media advisories will appear here as they are released.
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Forging a New World.
Bharat Summit 2026 is convened by Samruddha Bharat Foundation and the Government of Telangana at HICC, Hyderabad, from 12–14 November.
Policymakers, political leaders, business leaders, thinkers, activists and changemakers will explore how institutions, economic systems and international cooperation can respond to a changing world.
The programme combines high-level panels, plenary and valedictory sessions, closed-door roundtables and bilateral engagements. Media access will be specified separately for each opportunity.
Why this gathering matters: context & intended outcomes
A changing international landscape
The summit’s framing connects India’s global engagement with progressive movements, Global South priorities and the international political landscape following the US midterm elections.
India’s role in the world
Discussions will explore principled multilateralism, strategic autonomy, peaceful coexistence and democratic values, drawing on Afro-Asian solidarity and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Rahul Gandhi’s participation
The summit envisages engagements on constitutional democracy, inequality, social harmony, South–South cooperation and an inclusive global progressive agenda. Detailed formats and timings will be released when approved.
Building new platforms
Intended outcomes include a Global South–Global North platform and proposals for new Global South institutions. These are summit objectives, not announced achievements.
Representation across continents
The summit brings together perspectives across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, including political movements and current and former government figures. The final public directory is being compiled.
Political & institutional perspectives
The INC’s proposed foreign-policy framework, international partnerships and global convening role form part of the summit’s political context. Approved statements and speeches will be linked in the press room.
Six themes. A world of questions.
Explore the programme outline. Session timings, speakers, rooms and media-access rules will follow in the approved schedule.
Economic justice: inequality & new political economy
- A New Economic Deal for the World
- Global South & Climate Change
Social justice: people power
- Youth & Politics of Tomorrow
- Gender Justice & a Feminist Future
- Innovative Ideas for Progressives
Technology, cloud capitalism & AI
- AI, Cloud Capitalism & the New World Order
- The Future of Media
Security, multilateralism & geopolitics
- Reform of Multilateral Institutions
- The New World Order
- Peace in the New World Order
India and the world
- Plenary Panel
Provisional programme. Closed-door engagements are not automatically open to media.
Meet the voices in the conversation.
Selected participants listed in the summit media brief. Programme and participation are subject to change; the final directory will follow.
International leaders & commentators
Chung Eui-yong
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Security Adviser
Patrick Gaspard
Former Executive Director, Democratic National Committee; former US Ambassador to South Africa
Anies Baswedan
Former Governor of Jakarta; former Minister of Education and Culture; 2024 presidential candidate
View all 11 international names in the brief
Bert Koenders
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs; former UN Under-Secretary-General
Dr. Maria João Rodrigues
Former Minister of Qualification and Employment; former President, Foundation for European Progressive Studies
Junya Ogawa
President, Democratic Reform Party
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
Chairperson, Progressive Movement; former Leader, Future Forward Party
Supra Mahumapelo
Chairperson, Portfolio Committee on International Relations; former Premier, North West Province
Edinho Silva
President, Workers’ Party; former Minister of Social Communication
Pascal Affi N’Guessan
Former Prime Minister; President, Front Populaire Ivoirien
Helle Lyng
Commentator, Dagsavisen
Indian National Congress leaders
Rahul Gandhi
Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha
Gaurav Gogoi
Deputy Leader, INC in the Lok Sabha; Member of Parliament, Jorhat
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs; MP, Thiruvananthapuram; former Minister of State for External Affairs
View all 10 INC names in the brief
Salman Khurshid
Former Minister of External Affairs
Sachin Pilot
General Secretary, AICC (in-charge, Punjab); former Deputy Chief Minister, Rajasthan
Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj; MP, Koraput
Supriya Shrinate
Chairperson, Social Media & Digital Platforms, Indian National Congress
Pawan Khera
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Chairman, Media & Publicity Department, AICC
S. Jothimani
Member of Parliament, Karur
Gurdeep Singh Sappal
Member, Congress Working Committee
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Your media calendar.
Dates and activities are provisional; timings, venues and access details will be announced through approved advisories.
Delhi press conference
Invitation, venue, timings and attendance details to follow.
Hyderabad press conference
Local press briefing, media coordination and release materials.
Delegate arrivals & curtain raiser
Planned press briefing and coordinated interactions and interviews.
Summit media programme
Planned briefings, press conferences, releases, special interviews and media-desk support.
Post-summit reporting support
Follow-up interviews, background requests, opinion-piece coordination and outcome resources.
Support before, during and after the Summit
Pre-event background research and special write-up coordination; on-site media desk and lounge information; press conference coordination; in-person and virtual interview support; and post-event follow-ups for features and opinion pieces.
Media desk location, operating hours and confirmed facilities will be published ahead of arrival.
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A conversation that began in Hyderabad.
25–26 APR 2025HICC, Hyderabad
450+Delegates at the inaugural edition
100+Countries represented in 2025
44 pointsHyderabad Resolution
The inaugural summit, hosted by the Government of Telangana with Samruddha Bharat Foundation, marked 70 years since the Bandung Conference. Discussions covered economic and climate justice, gender equality, democratic resilience, social inclusion and multilateral reform.
Its Hyderabad Resolution set out commitments to freedom, equality, justice and solidarity. The second edition builds on that dialogue.
2025 PHOTO GALLERY
Moments from the inaugural summit
Explore photographs from the inaugural summit in the official SBF archive.
2025 FILMS & HIGHLIGHTS
A New Vision for a Just World
Watch the two archive videos using the links above.
Historical figures above refer to 2025 and are separate from 2026 participation estimates.
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