ET World Leaders Forum: PM Modi to address an illustrious gathering of business captains, entrepreneurs and policymakers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest and keynote speaker at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi on Saturday, August 23.

The second edition of ET’s marquee conference will gather a glittering galaxy of investors, policymakers, business leaders and entrepreneurs at the forefront of innovation from India and across the globe to deliberate on this year’s theme—The Next Global Order: Power, Purpose, Partnership.

Curtains rise on the August 22-23 conclave against the backdrop of a world in flux—from geopolitical conflict and AIled disruption to a wave of advanced industrial technologies and the withering havoc wreaked by US tariffs on the world’s supply chains.


The Indian economy has been remarkably resilient through this turmoil, staying firmly on its rising trajectory, growing at a world-beating 6.5% in the previous fiscal year, a rate it’s expected to maintain this year. The Modi government, in the second year of a historic third term, is working to secure and accelerate this growth while negotiating US tariffs, shifting geopolitical sands and dynamic domestic interests.

Global Disruption & India’s Potential
New Delhi has concluded a trade deal with the UK and is working on one with the European Union, while also negotiating an accord with the US.

ET on Wednesday reported that the government is planning a series of quick measures that will spur growth, protect exports and encourage investments.

Against this charged backdrop, the PM will address a gathering of more than 400 business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers.

The WLF will also see strong representation from states, many of whom exemplify the ease of business thrust, highlighting India’s strong federal ethos. The summit agenda will address issues ranging from artificial intelligence, geopolitical developments and infrastructure to India’s vast potential and much more.