ABP Network is all set to host the fourth edition of its flagship event, Ideas of India 2025, on February 21 and 22 in Mumbai, under the compelling theme ‘Humanity’s Next Frontier.’ Known for bringing together some of the brightest minds across industries, this year’s summit promises a deep dive into India’s evolving influence in a rapidly transforming global landscape.

With the world facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities in science, technology, culture, and sustainability, the two-day summit will explore how India can leverage its demographic strength and socio-economic potential to position itself as a ‘force for good’. As the nation marches toward its vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, this summit aims to map out a future where innovation, ethics, and inclusivity take center stage.

The summit will see a powerhouse of speakers, including global visionaries, policymakers, business leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons. Nobel Prize-winning biologist Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan, NASA-JPL’s Senior Scientist Dr. Goutam Chattopadhyay, and Google DeepMind’s Senior Director Dr. Manish Gupta will delve into the scientific breakthroughs shaping our future. Discussions around mental health and wellness will be led by Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS, while Gaur Gopal Das will offer insights on spiritual evolution in the modern age.

The summit will also celebrate India’s cultural and artistic landscape. Renowned percussionists Ustad Taufiq Qureshi and Bickram Ghosh will explore the rhythm of Indian music, while literary voices like Pico Iyer will reflect on the future of storytelling. Cinema, theatre, and the culinary arts will find representation through acclaimed personalities like Shabana Azmi, Amol Palekar, and celebrity chef Ranveer Brar.

Sports legends will also take center stage, with appearances by five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand, All-England Open Badminton Champion Prakash Padukone, Grand Slam winner Leander Paes, and nine-time World Billiards Champion Geet Sethi, who will share their journeys of perseverance and success.

The summit will also feature key voices from governance, business, and social activism. Political leaders like Dr. Shashi Tharoor and Sachin Pilot will tackle issues of governance and diplomacy, while business icons like Shashwat Goenka of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group and Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar of Kirloskar Systems will discuss India’s economic growth trajectory. Social activists like Bezwada Wilson, a Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, and Satyajit Bhatkal, CEO of Paani Foundation, will highlight the urgent need for grassroots change in environmental and social sectors.

Through a blend of intellectual debates, cultural showcases, and future-centric dialogues, Ideas of India 2025 will attempt to answer some of the most pressing questions of our time. How will artificial intelligence reshape humanity? Can India balance its rapid economic growth with its environmental responsibilities? And, most importantly, what will it take for India to truly lead the world in the next frontier of human progress?

The summit, which will be live-streamed across all ABP Network’s digital platforms, invites viewers nationwide to be part of this transformative conversation. Starting from 9.45am on both days, audiences can tune in via www.abplive.com and witness discussions that aim to shape India’s future.

As ABP Network continues its legacy of fostering meaningful dialogue through the Ideas of India summit, the 2025 edition stands as a testament to India’s limitless potential in pushing the boundaries of innovation, thought, and human progress.