Indiaspora, a leading nonprofit organization, will host the Indiaspora Forum in Bengaluru, India, from March 22 to 25, 2026, bringing together influential leaders and innovators from around the world to examine key global challenges and emerging opportunities.

According to the organization, priority themes will include artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability, philanthropy and social impact, the global Indian diaspora, geopolitics and trade, and the celebration of India’s cultural and literary heritage.

The Forum will begin with a welcome dinner on March 22, followed by two days of what Indiaspora described as “dynamic conference sessions, curated networking, and cultural experiences.” The Indiaspora Global AI Summit will be held on March 25 at the same venue, extending the “momentum” with a “deep dive” into the future of AI.

This year’s confirmed speakers include Vijay Amritraj, Founder of the Vijay Amritraj Foundation; Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Finserv Limited; Gita Gopinath, Former First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund; Kiran Nadar, Founder of the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art; Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder and Chairman of Infosys; Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies; Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of the Art of Living; and Prem Watsa, Chairman of Fairfax Financial.

Indiaspora stated that its 2026 Forum Host Committee has curated an “unparalleled experience” aimed at maximizing impact for attendees, drawing on a wide range of professional backgrounds.

“These respected local and global leaders have opened their networks and invited speakers who are shaping the future,” the organization said. “Our Host Committee isn’t just a list of names—it’s the driving force that will transform our conference into a landmark event.”

Indiaspora noted that the invitation-only gathering will convene a carefully selected group of influential leaders.

Founder and Chairman of Indiaspora, MR Rangaswami, told South Asian Herald, “India is no longer asking for a seat at the global table, it is helping design the table itself. The world once came to India for labor; today it comes for leadership, ideas, and solutions. This forum will showcase a new India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, confident, collaborative, and helping shape the future.”

Executive Director Sanjeev Joshipura told South Asian Herald, “From board rooms to operating rooms, from research labs to parliament, Indian origin leaders are shaping the future worldwide. By gathering in Bengaluru, we are positioning ourselves at the epicenter of technological innovation while reconnecting with the cultural roots that define who we are.”

Chair of the Department of Astronomy and the Joseph S. and Sophia S. Fruton Professor of Astronomy and Professor of Physics at Yale University, Priyamvada Natarajan, said, “What is unique about Indiaspora is its ability to convene such a diverse array of leaders. Indiaspora draws leaders from across the globe who are committed to sharing their expertise, experience, and wisdom with the next generation of changemakers. This intergenerational exchange of knowledge is precisely how vibrant communities sustain themselves and thrive.”

Founder of Cobra Beer and Chairman of the UK International Chamber of Commerce, Lord Karan Bilimoria, reflected on his professional journey, noting that it began in entrepreneurship and that foundation of energy, creativity, and relentless innovation has shaped everything I’ve done since.

“But here’s what I’ve learned across decades in business and public service: your network of talented, principled leaders matters more than anything else,” Lord Bilimoria said. “Indiaspora events energize me precisely because they’re not just networking opportunities—they’re gatherings of people doing genuinely transformative work around the world. Being in proximity to that level of impact and service is deeply inspiring.”

McCormick Foundation Professor of Technology and Director of the Center for Research in Technology and Innovation at Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, Mohanbir Sawhney, said, “The Indian diaspora helped build the world’s leading technology companies. India’s digital infrastructure revolution created a blueprint for inclusive technology at scale. Now, with AI reshaping every industry, India and its global diaspora have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead the next chapter of this transformation, not just for India, but for the world.”

More information including the speakers, activities, venue and more can be found at indiaspora-forum.indiaspora.org. Information on the AI Summit can be found at aisummit2026.indiaspora.org.

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