India to host Global Technology Summit in Delhi from April 10-12, inaugural session to begin with Jaishankar's address

ANI April 9, 2025 259 views

India is set to host the 9th Global Technology Summit in New Delhi, bringing together over 150 global experts to discuss critical technological challenges. The summit, themed "Sambhavna" (possibilities), will explore how emerging technologies can drive inclusive growth and strengthen international partnerships. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will deliver the inaugural address, highlighting India's role in global tech discourse. The event uniquely incorporates a Young Ambassadors program, ensuring fresh perspectives are part of the global technology policy conversation.

"Convening leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society" - MEA Press Release
New Delhi, April 9: The 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) will be held in New Delhi from April 10-12. The theme for this year's Summit is "Sambhavna" - meaning possibilities--and will explore how emerging technologies can drive inclusive growth, strengthen digital governance, and deepen cross-border partnerships.

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Inaugural session led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

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Over 150 speakers from 40 countries joining discussions

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Summit focuses on AI, digital infrastructure, and global tech challenges

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Young Ambassadors program amplifies next-generation perspectives

The inaugural session of the Summit would begin with address by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The GTS is India's flagship dialogue on geo-technology, co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Carnegie India.

In a press release, MEA stated, "Convening leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society, the Summit aims to shape global technology policy conversations with a focus on innovation, resilience, and international cooperation."

Over the course of three days, GTS-2025 will feature more than 40 public sessions, including keynote addresses, ministerial conversations, expert panels, and strategic conversations. Over 150 speakers from more than 40 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Brazil, UAE, Nigeria, the Philippines, and the European Union, will join discussions on the most pressing tech challenges and opportunities facing the world today.

Sessions will span a wide range of critical topics--from AI governance, digital public infrastructure, and data protection, to cybersecurity, space security, and emerging tech collaboration across the Global South.

In a press release, MEA stated, "This year, GTS 2025 will also amplify the voices of the next generation. Through the GTS Young Ambassadors program, students and young professionals from across India will contribute directly to policy conversations on digital futures, responsible AI, and global tech norms."

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Exciting to see India taking leadership in global tech conversations! The theme "Sambhavna" is perfect - so many possibilities when nations collaborate on emerging technologies. Looking forward to the AI governance discussions especially.
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Priya M.
The Young Ambassadors program is such a great initiative! 👏 Giving students a seat at the table ensures we're building tech policies that work for future generations too. Hope they livestream some sessions!
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Arjun S.
While the summit sounds impressive, I hope they address the digital divide more concretely. All this tech talk means little if rural communities can't access basic digital infrastructure first.
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Neha P.
The speaker list looks incredible! With experts from 40+ countries, this could really shape global tech policies. The cybersecurity sessions will be particularly relevant given recent attacks worldwide.
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Sanjay R.
Digital public infrastructure is where India can really lead globally. Our UPI and Aadhaar systems are already models for other nations. Hope they showcase these success stories! 🇮🇳
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Meera V.
Interesting to see space security on the agenda - often overlooked in tech discussions. With India's growing space program, we're well positioned to contribute meaningfully to this conversation.

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