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World Public Summit opens in Delhi with focus on shared future
global leaders gather to shape cooperation, values and future world order
NEW DELHI: World Public Summit India 2026 has officially opened in the capital, placing India at the centre of a global conversation on cooperation, values and the future of a rapidly changing world order.
Hosted at the Hyatt Regency from March 23 to 26, the summit has drawn a wide mix of policymakers, business leaders, scholars and civil society voices. Organised by the World Peoples Assembly and the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the gathering marks the first chapter of a year-long global dialogue set to travel across regions including Latin America, Africa, Europe and the Arab world.
India’s role as host reflects its rising influence in a multipolar world, with its growing presence across multilateral platforms and its BRICS presidency adding weight to the conversations unfolding in Delhi. The tone is clear. Dialogue, collaboration and shared values are taking centre stage.
Among the notable voices at the summit are Sameep Shastri, deputy chairman at the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sergey Cheryomin, minister of the Moscow government, Raksha Khadse, minister of sports and youth affairs, Oleg Skripochka, cosmonaut and Hero of the Russian Federation, and Parul Mahajan, media entrepreneur.
Over four days, discussions span themes ranging from cultural diplomacy and ethical economics to the role of media in shaping global narratives and the importance of youth and women’s leadership. Sessions also explore how tradition and innovation can work together in building sustainable futures, with even space cooperation entering the conversation as a shared frontier.
World Peoples Assembly chairman of the general council Svetlana Smirnova, captured the spirit of the summit, noting that a new world is emerging, shaped by dialogue, trust and shared values.
The summit is expected to conclude with the Delhi Declaration, a strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening global partnerships and guiding future cooperation. As the first in a wider global series, the event signals India’s growing role not just as a participant, but as a convener in shaping conversations that look well beyond borders.
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The Trade Desk appoints Reddit CFO Drew Vollero to board of directors
Reddit CFO brings IPO experience to steer next phase of expansion
VENTURA: The Trade Desk has appointed Drew Vollero to its board of directors, bringing in a seasoned finance leader as the company sharpens its focus on long-term growth.
Vollero, currently serving as chief financial officer at Reddit, is best known for steering the platform through its successful IPO in March 2024 and building its financial backbone from the ground up. With more than three decades of experience across public and private markets, his appointment signals a steady hand at a time when scale and discipline matter as much as innovation.
Before Reddit, Vollero held the CFO role at Allied Universal and earlier at Snapchat, where he guided the company through its own IPO and early years as a public business. His career also includes stints at Mattel and Pepsi, rounding out a resume that blends operational depth with financial strategy.
The Trade Desk CEO and co-founder Jeff Green said, “Drew’s extensive experience as CFO and his ability to guide organisations through periods of growth make him an exceptional addition to our board. His financial acumen and strategic mindset will be invaluable as we continue to scale globally and deliver long-term value.”
For his part, Vollero sees the role as a timely opportunity. The Trade Desk board member Drew Vollero said, “The Trade Desk has built a strong foundation and a powerful platform for its advertising clients. I look forward to working with the leadership team to help drive momentum and shape the future of the advertising ecosystem.”
A mathematics and economics graduate from Yale University, where he graduated magna cum laude, Vollero also holds a master’s degree in management from Oxford University.
With Vollero joining the boardroom, The Trade Desk appears to be doubling down on financial discipline as it scales globally, pairing its tech ambitions with seasoned oversight at the top.
