ABP Network, one of India’s largest and most trusted media groups, is starting its fifth Ideas of India Summit from today. This summit is being held on 27 and 28 February 2026 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. This time the theme is ‘The New World Order’ i.e. the new rule of the new world. The world is changing rapidly and in this summit there will be a deep discussion on India’s voice, vision and its role.
ABP Network has been doing fearless and unbiased journalism since 2003. Its purpose is to make the society informed, open and empowered. Ideas of India Summit is a big part of this vision, where big leaders, policy makers, business leaders, innovators, culture icons and trailblazers from India and abroad come together. In the last years, this platform has become a big platform for thought leadership, where different ideas provide new direction.
What is special this year?
The theme focuses on ‘The New World Order’. There will be powerful dialogues in the summit on politics, business, culture, technology, society and global thought leadership. It will see how the world is changing and how India is moving forward till 2047 with its self-reliant economy, stories from Dil Se Dil Tak, economic progress and cultural transformation.
What programs will be held on 27th February?
This program will start with the lighting of the lamp on 27th February at 10:00 am. Immediately after this Meghna Mishra will sing Saraswati Vandana. After this, Chief Editor of ABP Network Atideb Sarkar will deliver the welcome address. Big names on international politics will share the stage on the very first day. Professor John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago and Professor Yan Xuetong of Tsinghua University will present their views on China’s perspective on US-India relations, the topic of which will be ‘US and India: A Very Rocky Relationship’. Special sessions will also be organized on global leadership and the changing world order.
In the ‘Neighbors on Fire’ session, former Ambassadors of India to Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will discuss the regional situation. In the session ‘The New World Order’, the changing political and strategic circumstances of the world will be analyzed. Former RAW chief A.S. on India-Pakistan relations. The discussion between Dulat and former ISI chief Asad Durrani will be a special attraction.
Where and how to watch?
To watch the summit live, visit ABPLive.com. There will also be live coverage on ABP channels and social media. This is not just a conversation, but an event that gives a new direction to India’s thinking. This effort of ABP Network shows how media can create discussion on big questions. If you are interested in the future of India, do not miss this summit.
