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Times Network announces the 9th Edition of India Economic Conclave
Mumbai: Times Network has announced the 9th edition of its annual signature event, India Economic Conclave (IEC) scheduled on 1 & 2 June 2023 at Taj Palace, New Delhi. A distinguished global platform, India Economic Conclave has been instrumental in shaping a national discourse on the country’s economic growth. Driving the theme, “India: The Emerging Third Superpower”, IEC 2023 will lead critical conversations with eminent policymakers, global visionaries and iconic leaders from India Inc on India’s growth as a leading global superpower.
Times Network CEO & MD MK Anand said, “India Economic Conclave has firmly established itself as India’s premier platform for driving pertinent economic agenda points. As the fastest-growing large economy with increasing significance in global geopolitics, India is emerging as an influential force in today’s multipolar world. Leading with the theme, India: The Emerging Third Superpower, IEC 2023 assumes significance as a pivotal event, complementing India’s enviable G20 Presidency. I am confident that collaborative discussions and deliberations with visionary leaders will provide actionable strategies, propelling India’s growth as a leading global superpower.”
The two-day conclave will witness collaborative, immersive and thought-provoking sessions covering critical conversation points on India’s long-term growth trajectory, G20 Presidency, defense strategies, economy, future of AI & Web 3.0, sector-specific challenges and opportunities. The power-packed speaker line-up for this year includes Amit Shah, minister of Home Affairs; Rajnath Singh, minister of defence; Mike Pompeo, 70th Secretary of State, United States; Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways; Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles, minister of Commerce and Industry and minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Dharmendra Pradhan, minister of education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship; Hardeep Singh Puri, minister of petroleum & Natural Gas; Anurag Thakur, Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Information and Broadcasting; Bhupender Yadav, minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Mansukh Mandaviya, minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers; Jyotiraditya Scindia, minister of Civil Aviation;R.K Singh, Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy; Yogi Adityanath, chief minister, Uttar Pradesh; BorgeBrende, president, World Economic Forum; Mark Mobius, Founder, Mobius Ventures; Ajay Piramal, chairman and MD, Piramal Group; and V. Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC FIRST Bank amongst others.
Times Network India Economic Conclave 2023 is presented by IDFC FIRST Bank and powered by Google.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
