All roads lead to ET WLF today; PM Modi to headline high-octane event

MUMBAI: The Economic Times World Leaders Forum (WLF) will bring together thought leaders and innovators from the world of business, economy, entrepreneurship and politics in New Delhi today.

A one-of-a-kind gathering to celebrate the present and anticipate the future, WLF will be headlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will present his third-term vision with a star cast of union ministers in attendance. They include S Jaishankar (external affairs), Ashwini Vaishnaw (railways, information & broadcasting, electronics & information technology), and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (tourism).

Under the theme, Leadership for Global Prosperity, WLF will also feature CEOs from across the world who will congregate to address the world's most pressing issues: Geopolitical turmoil, the climate crisis, demographic shifts, economic instability, and the transformative impact of AI.


BCG chairman Rich Lesser and PwC chairman Mohamed Kande will discuss global economic trends and examine how India can compete in an increasingly uncertain world.

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke, Publicis Sapient CEO Nigel Vaz and Microsoft Asia Chief Ahmed Mazari will discuss the ramifications of AI, including industry shifts and the endless possibilities.

A host of lively debates will take place in parallel. Mark Andre Blanchard, head of CDPQ Global, and OneIM's Rajeev Misra will discuss high finance and the latest investing trends.

Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini, who predicted the 2007 Financial Crisis, will provide expert analysis on global economics and a one-on-one session with entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan will deliver insights into entrepreneurship, startups and disruptive technology.