The NXT Conclave 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, has set a new benchmark for global collaboration, impactful dialogue, and transformative action. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Guest, the conclave brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry pioneers from over 120 countries, solidifying India’s role in shaping the future of global governance, economic transformation, and technological advancements.

The two-day event served as a crucial platform for fostering enduring international partnerships, with discussions spanning economic cooperation, technological breakthroughs, governance strategies, and sustainability initiatives. With over 100 journalists in attendance, the conclave was not just a meeting of minds but a launchpad for lasting global collaborations.

A key session on international trade relations saw former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott underscore the growing significance of the U.S.-India partnership in shaping global economic growth and tech collaboration. The event also featured prominent global figures, including Ranil Wickremesinghe, Former President of Sri Lanka, alongside key Indian policymakers such as:

• Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Electronics, IT & I&B
• Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs
• Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Personnel, Department of Space & Atomic Energy
• Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

Their insights provided a roadmap for economic growth, governance reforms, and global cooperation in the coming decade.

The conclave also delved into the future of space technology, featuring discussions with Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev and Tanveer Ahmed, Co-Founder & CTO of Digantara, showcasing India’s increasing prominence in global space exploration. Visionaries like Prof. Brian Cox, Dr. Brian Greene, and Dr. Mike Massimino explored the intersection of technology, sustainability, and space travel, reinforcing the role of science in shaping the future.

Leading industry figures took center stage to discuss the evolving business landscape, featuring:

• Luke Coutinho, Co-Founder, Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems
• Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder & CEO, Alpaca
• Awais Ahmed, Founder & CEO, Pixxel Aerospace
• Habil F. Khorakiwala, Chairperson, Wockhardt

Their insights provided a strategic outlook on key economic shifts and technological revolutions shaping the global economy.

Kartikeya Sharma, Founder of NXT and Rajya Sabha MP, highlighted the conclave’s impact, stating, “The NXT Conclave 2025 has set a new precedent for international cooperation. With global leaders and visionaries in attendance, we are shaping conversations that define the future.”

Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma, Chairperson of the ITV Foundation and Steering Committee Chair of NXT, emphasized the event’s legacy, noting, “The insights gained here will drive long-term impact across various sectors, reinforcing the power of meaningful dialogue and strategic partnerships.”

Abhay Ojha, CEO of ITV Network, highlighted the media’s role in amplifying these discussions: “With the upcoming launch of NewsX World, we are committed to sustaining the conversations initiated at NXT Conclave 2025, ensuring thought leadership and innovation remain at the forefront of global progress.”

The event was backed by key partners, ensuring its far-reaching impact:

• Tourism Finance Corporation of India (Tourism Partner)
• Indian Space Association & American Jewish Committee (Institutional Partners)
• Bhutani Infra, M3M, NBCC, Signature Global, Green Circle, Swastik Greens (Realty Partners)
• Hyatt Regency (Gurgaon) (Hospitality Partner)
• The Sunday Guardian Foundation (Founding Partner)
• NewsX (Media Partner), NSE (Exchange Partner), NTPC & Powergrid GRIDCON 2025 MDH (Session Partners)

With its unparalleled reach and agenda-setting discussions, NXT Conclave 2025 has cemented itself as a pioneering force in shaping the future of global governance, technology, and economic progress.