Bharat Summit 2026 to bring 1,000 delegates from 70 countries to Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Nearly 1,000 delegates from India and around 70 countries are expected to attend Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad on November 13 and 14, bringing together international political leaders, policymakers and intellectuals.
The two-day conference will take place at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) and Novotel Hotel under the aegis of the Telangana government. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s government will host the second edition, which will focus on progressive political cooperation and alternatives to right-wing policies.
The summit will also examine proposals for a new global order through discussions on governance, international relations and contemporary political challenges.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will attend the valedictory session on November 14. The summit will commemorate the 80th year of India’s Independence and the 137th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Organisers intend to revive discussions around Afro-Asian solidarity and the principles associated with the Non-Aligned Movement. Additionally, the conference will seek stronger cooperation between countries of the Global South and Global North.
The gathering will bring together political representatives, policymakers, intellectuals and changemakers to discuss international challenges and progressive policy approaches. The programme will include plenary meetings, panel discussions, an exhibition and a concluding session.
Former ministers and international leaders to participate
Several prominent international political figures are expected to attend the Hyderabad conference. They include former Netherlands Foreign Minister Bert Koenders and former Portuguese Minister Maria João Rodrigues.
Former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan and former Côte d’Ivoire Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan will also participate. Other international delegates include former South Korean Foreign Affairs Minister Chung Eui-yong and Edinho Silva, president of Brazil’s Workers’ Party.
The participation of political leaders from different regions is intended to support dialogue on global governance and international cooperation. Rahul Gandhi will participate in the closing session on November 14 and outline his vision for India’s foreign policy.
His address will focus on multilateralism, strategic autonomy, peaceful coexistence and democratic values. Meanwhile, several senior Congress leaders will moderate discussions involving international participants.
They include Gaurav Gogoi, Shashi Tharoor, Salman Khurshid, Sachin Pilot and Manish Tewari. The sessions will examine artificial intelligence, the global economy, climate change, youth leadership and gender justice. Other discussions will address the role of the media and proposed reforms in multilateral institutions.
Telangana Rising sessions to examine governance and development
Bharat Summit 2026 will also feature nine sessions under the theme “Telangana Rising”. These discussions will address urbanisation, economic justice, social justice and welfare policies.
Further sessions will explore cooperative federalism, culture, youth participation, sports and electoral integrity. The Telangana-focused programme will run alongside international discussions on political cooperation and global challenges.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will participate in the conference. IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu and other Telangana ministers will also attend.
They will join policymakers and intellectuals for discussions covering governance, economic development and institutional reforms. The summit’s programme will conclude on November 14 with a valedictory session featuring Rahul Gandhi.