PAN IIT Global Leadership Summit 2026 to Position India at the Centre of Global Innovation, Capital and Governance

New Delhi, 16 December 2025: PAN IIT, the apex body representing alumni of all Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), today announced the PAN IIT Global Leadership Summit 2026 (PAN IIT GLS 2026), scheduled to be held from 20-21 June 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.

Envisioned as one of the world’s largest cross-sector leadership and venture platforms, PAN IIT GLS 2026 will convene global leaders across technology, investment, governance and diplomacy to shape the next phase of India’s global economic and innovation leadership.

The two-day summit will bring together over 5,000 IITians and global leaders, including 500 CXOs, MD-level delegates, 200 global investors and venture capitalists, and 100 speakers , policymakers from more than 100 countries. The platform aims to catalyse high-level dialogue, strategic partnerships, and cross-border capital flows aligned with India’s growth ambitions.

At its core, PAN IIT GLS 2026 is anchored in the belief that transformational leadership driven by technology, capital and strong governance will define global competitiveness in the coming decade. The summit will enable participants to gain strategic insights, build global networks, and engage with emerging leadership paradigms shaping interconnected economies.

Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Prabhat Kumar, IRS, Chairman, PAN IIT Alumni India of PAN IIT said, “The PAN IIT Global Leadership Summit 2026, hosted in Delhi, India’s hub for business and policy will serve as a powerful gateway for global knowledge exchange, leadership excellence, and cross-border collaboration. With participation from over 100 countries, the summit is uniquely positioned as one of the world’s most influential platforms for leadership and venture engagement.”

The summit will be held under the unifying theme Technology, Investments, Governance and Diplomacy, reflecting India’s evolving role in shaping global innovation, capital flows and policy frameworks. PAN IIT GLS 2026 will feature global keynote addresses, high-impact panel discussions, leadership labs, policy roundtables, venture funding forums, investor and M&A lounges, start-up showcases, and curated networking sessions designed to drive tangible outcomes. Key focus areas will include artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, fintech, climate technology, and space engineering, sectors where India is increasingly influencing global standards and accelerating progress. Dedicated platforms will connect entrepreneurs with global investors and venture capital funds, while high-level dialogues will explore technology-driven governance, digital diplomacy, and regulatory reform.

By bringing together capital, ideas and leadership on a single global platform, PAN IIT GLS 2026 aims to reinforce India’s position as a global hub for technology-enabled leadership, venture investments and economic diplomacy, while advancing sustainable growth and global economic resilience.

The PAN IIT Global Leadership Summit 2026 is poised to set a new benchmark in global leadership, governance and venture-driven collaboration.

Under the leadership Mr. Prabhat Kumar, IRS, Chairman, PAN IIT Alumni India, Mr. Gaurav Goyal, IIT Delhi Alumni will be the chair of the event and Mr. Ashish Shandilya will be the co-chair of the event.

About PAN IIT

Alumni India (PAN IIT) is an umbrella organization, representing alumni of all Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Pan IIT is a not-for-profit Society under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 with Registration No. S-56680 of 2006 dated 20 September 2006 duly registered with the Registrar of Societies, Government of NCT of Delhi, Delhi. It is the Indian legal entity of the global Pan IIT Alumni movement.

The movement, over the years, has developed and and spread in various parts of the world. Besides India, it has a very active presence in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Korea, Singapore, and Australia.

• PanIIT is the global body of IIT alumni, representing 5,00,000+ IITians from India’s most prestigious institution
• A driving force in leadership, entrepreneurship, and national growth
• IIT alumni today are Global CEOs, Unicorn founders, Venture Capital Partners, and Policymakers shaping global economy.
• PanIIT Leaders initiative connects IIT leadership with India’s growth story towards Vision 2047.