Times Now Summit 2026: Charting India’s Roadmap to Viksit Bharat

As India strides confidently toward the centenary of its independence, the nation pauses at a pivotal moment of reflection and action. The Times Now Summit 2026, India’s most definitive leadership platform, is set to return, bringing together the foremost policymakers, strategists, and changemakers to shape the next chapter of our nation’s journey.

This year’s summit carries a powerful dual theme: “Celebrating Times Now @20 & Shaping India @100.” It not only marks two decades of Times Now’s unwavering commitment to accountability and impactful journalism but also sets the stage for defining the roadmap for India’s transformation into a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).

A Convergence of Visionaries

The summit will serve as a landmark forum where the architects of India’s future will converge. Attendees can expect incisive discussions on the pillars defining our future, including:

• Governance & Politics

• Economic Growth

• National Security

• Healthcare & Infrastructure

• Technology & Innovation

• Diplomacy & India’s Role in the Global South

With the nation’s increasing significance as a leader of the Global South, the conversations at the Times Now Summit are poised to be more critical than ever, unearthing the direction India will take across these vital sectors.

Distinguished Speakers

True to its legacy, the summit will feature a stellar lineup of voices from across the spectrum. Confirmed speakers for this year include:

• Dharmendra Pradhan – Minister of Education

• Jyotiraditya M. Scindia – Minister of Communications and DoNER

• Gajendra Singh Shekhawat – Minister of Culture and Tourism

• Kiren Rijiju – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs

• Mansukh L. Mandaviya – Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports

• Rekha Gupta – Chief Minister, Delhi

• Devendra Fadnavis – Chief Minister, Maharashtra

• Kriti Sanon – Actor

• Harmanpreet Kaur – Captain, Indian Women’s Cricket Team

• Archna Vyas – Director, India Office, Gates Foundation

• Dr. Sangita Reddy – Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group

Why This Event Matters

The Times Now Summit is more than just an event; it is a movement for action. As the platform’s guiding principle states, “Action Begins Here.” In a world of complex challenges and immense opportunities, this summit provides a unique space for accountability, where ideas are scrutinized, solutions are forged, and the path from vision to reality is clearly defined.

Whether you are a policy enthusiast, a business leader, a student of governance, or a concerned citizen, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights directly from the leaders shaping our world.