NDTV has unveiled the highly anticipated NDTV World Summit 2024, themed ‘The India Century,’ set to take place on October 21-22, 2024.

The summit will bring together a remarkable assembly of global leaders, thinkers, and innovators to address key issues shaping the world, with a special focus on India’s rising influence. The event’s highlight will be the inaugural address by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who will speak on India’s transformation and its growing global impact, the news channel said in a press release.

The summit will also serve as the launch platform for NDTV World, a new global news venture with the tagline ‘Seeing the World from Where India Stands,’ aiming to establish itself as a significant voice for India and Asia on the world stage.

The NDTV World Summit 2024 promises an impactful dialogue, featuring an impressive line-up of speakers, including Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, Bharti Enterprises Founder Sunil Bharti Mittal, and Nobel Laureate Professor Paul Michael Romer.

Prominent international figures such as Kishore Mahbubani, former President of the United Nations Security Council, and UK High Commissioner Lindy Cameron will also be in attendance. Adding to the star power, winners from the 77th Cannes Film Festival—Anasuya Sengupta, Chidananda S Naik, and Mansi Maheswari—will join renowned YouTuber Nas Daily at the event.

The summit will spotlight entrepreneurial disruptors with notable figures such as Kunal Bahl, serial entrepreneur and Co-founder of Snapdeal, Aadit Palicha, Co-founder of Zepto, and Lalit Keshre, Co-founder of Groww, leading discussions on innovation and the start-up ecosystem.

To enrich the experience, attendees will be treated to a captivating performance by Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, accompanied by his sons Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangesh, blending traditional Indian music with contemporary expressions. Singer Shilpa Rao will also perform her most popular songs, adding to the cultural vibrancy of the event.

The NDTV World Summit 2024 is poised to become a landmark event, fostering global dialogue while highlighting India’s role in building a sustainable, inclusive future.