2026Global Technology Summit

New Delhi · 2–4 December 2026

The tenth annual Global Technology Summit convenes under the theme Pravaah — meaning “flow” in Hindi — across four programme tracks on technology and geopolitics.

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About the Summit

Global Technology Summit 2026

The Global Technology Summit is Carnegie India’s flagship annual event, co-hosted with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, since its inception in 2016. The 10th annual Global Technology Summit will be hosted in New Delhi from December 2–4, 2026 and will bring together industry experts, policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders from around the world to deliberate on the changing nature of technology and geopolitics.

As India cements its position as a leading voice in the Global South, there is growing recognition of technology’s dual potential, as an enabler of development and partnership, but also as a force that can deepen the technological and geopolitical divide between nations. Rapid geopolitical shifts continue to reshape India’s approach to multipolarity and the role of technology in sustaining its strategic autonomy.

The theme for the 10th annual Global Technology Summit is Pravaah, meaning “flow” in Hindi. Pravaah captures the dynamic and continuous movement of technology, data, and ideas across global borders. In an era defined by de-risking and supply-chain realignment, GTS 2026 will focus on channeling this flow to consolidate critical global partnerships.

Who Should Attend

Built for the whole tech community

Public Policy Professionals

Policymakers, advisors, and industry leaders involved in shaping technology and innovation policies.

Gain actionable insights on sectoral growth trajectories.
Collaborate on international frameworks for tech governance.
Participate in exclusive policy dialogues.

Academicians & Students

Professors, researchers, and students passionate about technology, public policy, and global innovation.

Explore cutting-edge research in technology and governance.
Connect with global thought leaders for research collaborations.
Gain exposure to real-world challenges and policymaking strategies.

Private Sector Professionals

Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from startups and enterprises.

Discover new trends and technologies transforming industries.
Build partnerships with policymakers, academia, and governments.
Showcase innovations to a global audience.

Four tracks. One connected conversation.

2026 Global Technology Summit

Follow the issues most relevant to your work, or see how AI, security, supply chains, and geopolitics intersect.

AI at Scale

Strategic Technology Partnerships

Security & Geopolitics

Digital Governance & Society

Testimonials

What Our Attendees Say

“It's been a brilliant series of panels, meetings, individuals, and conversations, particularly on the eve of India's G20 presidency, to think about the collective spaces around new frameworks for digital cooperation. It's really been a fantastic summit that's brought together technologists, policy makers, government, and multilaterals. What an enriching discussion to be a part of.”

Keyzom Ngodup Massally

Head of Digital Programmes, Chief Digital Office, United Nations Development Programme

“The Global Technology Summit is a great platform to get people from around the world to think about how technology can be an enabler. The problem is so large that no single entity or no single country can solve for all we need to solve for. This platform provides a great way to exchange ideas and think about what we can do together to get something better done.”

CV Madhukar

Chief Executive Officer, Co-Develop

“I’ve had a great experience at the GTS. I think it’s an interesting opportunity to engage with stakeholders across the industry, non-governmental organizations, and governments as well. I think that it's a critical summit to be able to engage in issues of geopolitics and how these impact technology companies in the 21st century.”

Colin Reed

Global Intelligence Manager, Salesforce

“I have not missed a single Global Technology Summit. Getting intellectual conversations going between people who have different points of view and then allowing those conversations to be represented in a format where everyone can attend, listen, and even participate is extraordinarily important at this time when there are so many different points of view that exist in the world. To be able to have access to what people think and what their differences are, how they arrive at a middle ground in a public space is actually very important.”

Rahul Matthan

Partner, Trilegal

“I think the topics we’re covering at GTS are incredibly important. We discussed things like digital currencies, artificial intelligence. I think it’s important to bring together industry, government, and researchers in these conversations and that can only happen in-person. So, I’m grateful for the opportunity to come here not only to listen to fantastic panels but also to help with a number of really exciting side conversations.”

Samantha Hoffman

Senior Analyst, Australian Strategic Policy Institute

“The sophistication that Carnegie and the participants have taken to thinking about issues of technology, policy and innovation has been really exciting. I've learned a lot from the discussions around Al ecosystem in digital payments, and the broader ecosystem. Our ambition at Facebook is to partner more closely with the ecosystem here and I am really excited to learn more about the opportunities to do that.”

Rob Sherman

Vice President & Deputy Chief Privacy Officer for Policy, Meta

“It was a pleasure being part of the prestigious event. Congratulations to you and your team to successfully pull through such a high-level event. Thoroughly enjoyed some of the sessions that I was able to participate. It was good to be back in the conference room and be able to engage with people.”

Udai Mehta

Senior Manager, Amazon

“Thank you so much for enabling this engagement. The summit has been very well received at all levels in FCDO and the quality of interactions throughout have been really insightful and appreciated.”

Nimesh Shah

Manager - Energy Transition and Decarbonization, EY

“What I am impressed by looking at agenda of the Global Technology Summit is how many subjects it covers. The whole plethora of discussions covering how these new and disruptive technologies can be put to use is quite impressive, and I am sure it will add to the national and international understanding.”

LATHA REDDY

Co-chair of the Global Committee on the Stability of Cyberspace & Former Deputy National Security Advisor of India

“I want to thank you, and the CEIP team for inviting me. It was a great conversation to be part, and a learning experience for me. Allow me to congratulate you for your success in organizing this event.”

Pritam Banerjee

Consultant, Asian Development Bank

“This has been an absolutely eye-opening experience for me. It's made me rethink the models that I use, and my own mental model about how the world is going to develop and try to find a place for these new technologies that I have been exposed to and try to understand how these might play out.”

David Bohl

Data Science Lead, BLISSWAY

“I am extremely happy that Carnegie has been conducting the Global Technology Summit. There is a lot of interaction, and the discussions give me more and more incentive to revisit the issues related to law and technology.”

B. N. SRIKRISHNA

Retired Supreme Court Judge

“It was my pleasure to participate in the GTS. It was an excellently organized event with richly designed sessions on topics which reflect real big issues of the day. The cast of speakers was also fabulous. Will be happy to associate with Carnegie and events like this in future as well.”

Subhash Chandra Garg

Strategist (Economics, Finance, and Fiscal Policy)

“This summit actually brings quite a lot brilliant minds together. I have gone after a couple of opportunities with partners that I've met in the Global Technology Summit. I look forward to working together with bright minds, because I think these bright minds are working for the right problems that face our country.”

Nivruti Rai

Country Head Intel India, Vice President Intel Foundry Services, Intel Corporation

“This is the one platform that seriously discusses the policy dimensions around technology. In the past, technology was completely orchestrated, controlled, and regulated by the government such as space, and nuclear technologies. Today's digital technologies is where the private sector is playing a dominant role and the government is grappling with how to regulate it. And this is a forum which allows the private sector and the government policy makers to understand where the challenges are and allow India to lead the way.”

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Executive Chairperson, Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited

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