India to host Global Technology Summit in Delhi from April 10-12: Key agendas, theme and other details
India is hosting the 9th Global Technology Summit in New Delhi from April 10–12, focusing on the theme “Sambhavna” (possibilities) to explore innovation and global tech cooperation. Co-hosted by MEA and Carnegie India, the summit will feature over 150 speakers from 40+ countries discussing key issues like AI governance, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. The 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS), which will bring together some of the world’s most brilliant minds, will take place in the nation’s capital from April 10 to April 12. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will make the opening comments and formally introduce the summit during its first session. Co-hosted by Carnegie India and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the GTS is India’s leading forum for high-level discussion on geo technology. Headquartered in New Delhi and Established in 2016, Carnegie India is a member of a strong worldwide network that includes more than 170 researchers. According to a news release from the MEA, the summit intends to bring together leaders from academia, industry, government, and civil society to have crucial discussions on innovation, resilience, and international cooperation in the digital sector. This year’s Global Technology Summit’s topic This year’s Summit has “Sambhavna” as its subject; the Hindi term means possibilities. It will concentrate on how new technologies can be used to strengthen digital governance, encourage cross-border collaboration, and support inclusive growth. The Summit’s Agenda The Global Technology Summit is anticipated to have a jam-packed schedule with over 40 public sessions spread across three days. According to the MEA announcement, attendees can anticipate a diverse range of keynote talks, ministerial-level discussions, expert panels, and strategic dialogues that will address the most important technology concerns facing the globe. More than 150 eminent speakers from over 40 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Brazil, UAE, Nigeria, the Philippines, and the European Union, are anticipated to attend the event. The MEA added that by contributing a range of perspectives to the conversation, these global thought leaders will highlight the opportunities and difficulties confronting the digital sector today. Data protection, cybersecurity, space security, artificial intelligence governance, digital public infrastructure, and expanding technological cooperation, especially in the Global South, are just a few of the important topics that will be covered. With its comprehensive and forward-looking agenda, GTS 2025 hopes to be a historic occasion that shapes the direction of international tech innovation and policy. “This year, GTS 2025 will also elevate the voices of the next generation. Students and young professionals from all over India will directly contribute to policy discussions on responsible AI, digital futures, and international tech standards through the GTS Young Ambassadors program,” the MEA continued. About Global Technology Summit The Global Technology Summit (GTS), India’s premier international conference for technology discussion, brings together policymakers, business leaders, academics, and innovators to shape the global dialogue on emerging technologies. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Carnegie India are co-hosting the summit, which offers a crucial platform for analysing how technology affects development, governance, security, and geopolitics. Held annually in New Delhi, GTS places a strong focus on innovation, resilience, and equitable growth. It brings together speakers from around the globe to discuss pressing issues like cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, AI governance, and cross-border tech collaboration.