Summits and Conferences Current Affairs 2024
A summit can be defined as a meeting of heads of government of different countries. These summits and conferences are important for maintaining foreign and diplomatic relations between countries.
The venue and purpose of summits and conferences are mainly asked in government exams like SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, and all other state exams. Let’s look at the latest Summits and Conferences 2024 updates with agendas of meetings, venues, and themes.
October 2024
- The 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, also known as the 23rd Meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government, was held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2024, the annual apex-level international conference of the Indian Navy, is set to take place in New Delhi with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) as the chief organizer.
- Conference on ‘Maritime Decarbonization in India’ was co-hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) along with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
- The Second Army Commanders’ Conference for 2024 will be held in two phases in a hybrid mode, with the first phase planned in Gangtok, Sikkim.
- India Digital Agri Conference 2024 was organized to explore digital technology’s impact on farming in India, co-organized by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) and IIT Ropar TIF – AwaDH.
- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi launched the Agniastra, a portable multi-target detonation device, during the Army Commanders’ Conference in Gangtok, Sikkim.
- India hosted the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) for the first time in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), with CDSCO as the host. The theme was “Smart Regulation: Delivering Quality Assured Medical Products for All.”
- All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi organized its first international conference, Advancements of Research & Global Opportunities for Holistic Ayurveda (AROHA-2024).
- The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare held the National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2024 in New Delhi, setting a national food grain production target of 341.55 million tonnes for 2024-25.
- The 15th Kaleidoscope Academic Conference was organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in New Delhi.
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organized the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo-2024 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), a two-week event to evaluate historic commitments to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, was inaugurated in Cali, Colombia.
More About Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
- The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was adopted during the 2022 United Nations Biodiversity Conference.
- Initially known as the “Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework”, it was renamed upon adoption.
- COP15 to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the GBF on December 19, 2022.
- A comprehensive package of decisions adopted at COP15 will support and guide the framework’s implementation.
- The GBF is often referred to as the “Paris Agreement for Nature”, highlighting its global importance.
- This framework is a landmark agreement under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and has been described as a “historic moment” for humanity and the planet.
- Named after Kunming (China) and Montreal (Canada), the framework reflects the initial hosting plan by Kunming, which was later moved to Montreal due to COVID-19 restrictions in China.
- The GBF supports the Sustainable Development Goals and builds upon previous CBD Strategic Plans, aiming to achieve a vision of a world living in harmony with nature by 2050.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia.
Here are the highlights from the 16th BRICS Summit with the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Fair Global Development and Security”:
BRICS Summit Key Details
- BRICS Pay: A new payment system named BRICS Pay was introduced to facilitate transactions and exchange financial information between central banks of member countries, providing an alternative to SWIFT.
BRICS Kazan Declaration:
- The declaration was adopted, with BRICS nations advocating for UN and Security Council reforms.
- The declaration endorses State of Palestine’s full participation in the United Nations, based on the two-state solution.
BRICS Plus/Outreach Session:
- On October 24, Russia hosted a plenary session in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format, engaging leaders from the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) and delegations from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and heads of several international organizations.
Expansion of BRICS Partners:
- 13 new partner countries were added to BRICS: Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
India-China Relations:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed a recent agreement with China on “complete disengagement and resolution” of the 2020 border issues, marking the first bilateral meeting between the leaders since 2020.
Key Bilateral Meetings:
- China-Russia: Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their strategic partnership, focusing on advancing the Belt and Road Initiative and Eurasian Economic Union integration.
- India-China: PM Modi and President Xi resolved a four-year military standoff, seeking to strengthen ties between the two nations.
- India-Iran: PM Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the Chabahar Port, Afghanistan reconstruction, economic trade linkages to Central Asia, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Russia-South Africa: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Putin held a meeting where Ramaphosa expressed appreciation for Russia’s support during apartheid, affirming South Africa’s alliance with Russia.
September 2024
- Recently, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) announced the third edition of the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit to strengthen partnerships in defense innovation. It is set to take place at Stanford University, California.
- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) hosted the ‘Financing Summit 3.0’ to discuss the future of India’s financial sector in the context of the nation’s vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
- The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit was co-organised by USISPF and Stanford University.
- The second edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 has been inaugurated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
- The summit unveiled a new website for the Food Import Clearance System 2.0 (FICS 2.0), aimed at faster processing and transparency.
- A millets recipe show titled ‘Flavours of Shree Anna – Sehat aur Swaad Ke Sang’ has been launched as a 13-episode series on Doordarshan to promote millet-based recipes.
- The Indian government will host the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from February 5 to 9, 2025, with support from the Telangana state government.
- The maiden Joint Commanders’ Conference (JCC) under the theme ‘Sashakt and Surakshit Bharat: Transforming Armed Forces’ commenced at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, in collaboration with the Sankala Foundation, organized a national conference on ‘Universal Access to Healthcare: Digital Solutions’ in New Delhi.
- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), along with the Ministry of Textiles and the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA), organized the international conference “Viksit Bharat- Technical Textiles for Sustainable Growth & Development” in New Delhi.
- The second edition of the “Joint Doctrine Review Conference (JDRC-2024)” was conducted in Delhi, organized by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS).
- Prime Minister addressed the second International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2024 (ICGH-2024), with the industry partner being FICCI.
- The 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) was inaugurated, organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the second edition of the bi-annual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2024 in New Delhi.
- Sang Wook Ham has been elected as the President of the 68th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st edition of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders Conference in New Delhi.
August 2024
- Central Water Commission (CWC) has been honored with the GEEF Global WaterTech Award in the category ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit – 2024.
- The first edition of the BIMSTEC Business Summit was held in New Delhi, and hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs in association with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).
- India will host the 3rd ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ to address pressing global challenges that disproportionately affect the Global South.
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched 25 challenges as part of the ‘Create in India Challenge – Season 1’ for the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES).
- Tech Leaders Forum of India (TELFI) was officially launched at the World Education Conference 2024 in Dubai.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex, New Delhi. The theme for this year’s conference is “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems”.
- The India Mauritius Trade Conference 2024 was organized in Port Louis, Mauritius, by the Indian Economic Trade Organization (IETO) in association with the India Africa Trade Council (IETC).
- The 28th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO), organized by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), was held in New Delhi.
- The 8th Dharma Dhamma conference was organized by the India Foundation in collaboration with Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
July 2024
- External Affairs Minister of India will represent India at the annual summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- The Global IndiaAI Summit in New Delhi was organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- India hosted the 6th East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation in Mumbai, in partnership with Australia and Indonesia.
- The Ministry of Information Broadcasting will organise the first edition of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in November 2024 in Goa.
- The first International Dairy Federation (IDF) Regional Dairy Conference Asia Pacific-2024 was held in Kochi.
- India is set to host the second Asia Pacific (APAC) ministerial conference on civil aviation in New Delhi, jointly organised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) APAC.
June 2024
- The inaugural Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (TFCA) summit has been held in Zambia.
- India participated in the “AI for Good” Global Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland. This summit was organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- The East Asia Summit (EAS) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF) Senior Officials’ Meetings were held in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
- The Indian Prime Minister participated in the 2024 G7 summit organized in Apulia, Italy.
- The 51st G7 Leaders’ Summit (2025) will be hosted in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.
- Pavan Kapoor, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, represented India at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine titled “Path to Peace Summit”. This summit was hosted by Switzerland.
May 2024
- World Hydrogen Summit 2024: India set up its pavilion for the first time in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- Clean Cooking Summit: The first summit on Clean Cooking was organized in Paris, France, hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- Global AI Summit: South Korea and the United Kingdom co-hosted the second global AI summit.
- Arab League Summit: The 33rd Arab League Summit was held in Manama, Bahrain.
- Critical Minerals Summit: The Ministry of Mines organized the “Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities.”
- Tiger Landscapes Conference: The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference concluded in Bhutan by adopting the Paro Statement.
- UN Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure: The first United Nations Conference on ‘Citizen Stack: Digital Public Infrastructure, Transformative Technology for Citizens’ was held in New York, United States.
- UN Trade and Development: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has been rebranded as “UN Trade and Development,” with its headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Interpol Conference: The 19th Interpol Conference of Heads of National Central Bureaux was held in Lyon, France.
- Cultural Heritage and Peace Conference: UNESCO organized the International Conference “Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of the Hague Convention” in The Hague, Netherlands.
- Intellectual Property Treaty Conference: The Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge was adopted at a Diplomatic Conference held under the aegis of WIPO in Geneva, Switzerland.
- SIDS-4 Conference: The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4) was held in Antigua and Barbuda.
April 2024
| Summit / Conference | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Future Energy Summit 2024 | Masdar ( an Emirati state-owned renewable energy company of Abu Dhabi) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Accelerate sustainability and the global transition to clean energy, convening leaders, innovators, and global thinkers to share ideas and create blueprints for a sustainable future. |
| Retail Summit (TRS) 2024 | Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE | Paris, France | The Retail Summit brings together people from around the world who work in retail. It shares important information from top industry leaders and offers enjoyable networking opportunities in lively and exciting locations. |
| International Rainbow Tourism Conference | Mayako Pahichan Nepal, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board | Kathmandu, Nepal | The main goal was to make Nepal a top LGBT-friendly tourism spot, using rainbow tourism to boost economic growth and support social empowerment within the LGBTI community. |
| 2024 Ocean Decade Conference | Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO | Barcelona, Spain | The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference will bring together the global Ocean Decade community and its partners to celebrate achievements, review progress, and establish shared priorities for the future. |
- First Trilateral Summit: The United States, Japan, and the Philippines held their first trilateral summit in Washington D.C.
- Tri-Service Conference: ‘Parivartan Chintan,’ the first-ever Tri-Service Conference, was held in New Delhi.
- Technology and Dialogue Conference: The Supreme Courts of India and Singapore organized a two-day conference on Technology and Dialogue.
- Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Conference: The 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure was held in New Delhi.
- Inland Waterways and Shipbuilding Conference: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, along with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), organized a two-day conference on ‘Challenges and Prospective Solutions in Inland Waterways and Shipbuilding.’
March 2024
| Summit / Conference | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit for Democracy 2024 | South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol | Seoul, South Korea | To renew democracy at home and confront autocracies abroad, Theme: Democracy for Future Generations |
| Global Summit on Extreme Heat | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Virtual Summit | The summit was a response to the growing threat of extreme heat events, which have become more frequent and intense, resulting in increased mortality and exacerbating other climate disasters such as drought and wildfires. |
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February 2024
| Summit / Conference | Organized / Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Government Summit 2024 (WGS) | Dubai Police | Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Focus on harnessing innovation and technology to address universal challenges facing humanity. The theme is ‘Shaping Future Governments’ |
| Future Skills Summit 2024 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) | Guwahati | The goal is to bring together young Indians, smart thinkers, industry pros, policymakers, teachers, and tech fans to plan how to prepare talented people for the future in India and beyond. Theme: Catalysing future-ready talent for India & the World. |
| World Neem Organisation (WNO) Neem Summit 2024 | World Neem Organisation (WNO) in collaboration with ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute (Jhansi) | New Delhi | To discuss and explore the diverse applications of neem and its contributions to sustainable practices. Theme: Neem for sustainable Agriculture, health and Environment. |
| INDUS-X (India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem) Summit 2024 | Joint initiative between India and USA | New Delhi | The INDUS-X Summit aims to advance defence innovation and collaboration between India and the United States. It focuses on co-producing advanced military capabilities, strengthening defence supply chains, and enhancing U.S.-India military interoperability to address shared security challenges. |
| Africa’s first Green Game Summit 2024 | Organized by Playing for the Planet Alliance and Pan Africa Gaming Group (PAGG) | Nairobi | The summit aims to harness the power of gaming to meet the needs of environmental sustainability. It brings together the games industry, NGOs, policy makers, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to discuss how games can deliver on climate and environmental outcomes. |
| World Police Summit 2024 | Dubai Police | Dubai | The World Government Summit 2024 aims to be a pivotal platform where global law enforcement comes together. It gathers prestigious forces including the FBI, NYPD, INTERPOL, Australian Federal Police, Korean National Police Agency, and the Metropolitan Police from over 138 countries Theme: Uniting Global Forces for a Safer Tomorrow. |
| BioAsia 2024 summit | Organized by the Government of Telangana | Hyderabad, Telangana | BioAsia 2024 will investigate how data and AI can open up new chances for life sciences firms and how they might change the future of delivering health technology in the country. Theme: Data and AI: Redefining Possibilities. |
January 2024
| Summit / Conference | Organized / Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit 2024 | Uganda | Kampala, Uganda | The summit adopted the Kampala Declaration, which called for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution to allow humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip. Theme: Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence. |
| Global Peace Summit on Ukraine | Switzerland | Bürgenstock (Canton of Nidwalden), Switzerland | The summit aims to develop a common understanding of a path towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. It provides a platform for dialogue on ways towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on international law and the UN Charter. The goal is to jointly define a roadmap for involving both parties in a future peace process. |
| World Sustainable Development Summit 2024 | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi, India | The summit aimed to promote environmental stewardship across all levels and spheres, recognizing that today’s challenges for attaining sustainable development are complex and interconnected. Theme: Leadership for Sustainable Development and Climate Justice. |
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Major Summits and Conferences 2023 [January to December]
December 2023
| Summit / Conference | Organized / Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Technology Summit 2023 | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | New Delhi, India | The Global Technology Summit is a meeting where experts from various industries, policymakers, scientists, and other stakeholders worldwide come together. They discuss the evolving relationship between technology and geopolitics. Theme: Geopolitics of Technology |
| Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) 2023 Summit | PM Shri Narendra Modi | New Delhi, India | Develop responsible AI for social good |
| Global Inclusive Finance Summit 2023 | Inclusive Finance India and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) | New Delhi | Aims to gather diverse global perspectives from influential thinkers and leaders in both theory and practice. These individuals play a crucial role in shaping the future of financial systems. Theme: Future of Finance – Inclusive and Equitable Growth for All |
| World Innovation Summit for Education Conference | Qatar Foundation | Doha, Qatar | Reimagine education for a changing world |
| ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) | United Arab Emirates (UAE) | Manage global radio spectrum and satellite orbits |
| 27th World Investment Conference 2023 (WIC) | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | India International Convention & Expo Centre – Yashobhoomi, New Delhi | To address present economic and social issues that may impact global investment flows and other strategic and policy considerations. Theme: “Empowering Investors: IPAs Pioneering Future Growth” |
November 2023
| Summit / Conference | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit 2023 | PM of UK, Rishi Sunak | Bletchley Park , United Kingdom | International cooperation to manage challenges and risks of AI, particularly “Frontier AI” (latest, most powerful systems). |
| Global Maritime India Summit 2023 | PM Shri Narendra Modi | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Bring together global maritime leaders to share knowledge and collaborate on key issues. Focus on decarbonization, port modernization, tech innovation, and maritime security. |
| 2024 BRICS summit | Vladimir Putin | Kazan, Russia | The theme for the 2024 BRICS Summit is “Strengthening of multilateralism for the purposes of just global development and security” |
| World Climate Action Summit 2023 | Sultan Al Jaber | Dubai, UAE | The World Climate Action Summit 2023 aimed to secure a new climate deal, known as the Global Stocktake, during COP28 in Dubai. The purpose was to make an unprecedented call for a global transition away from fossil fuels. |
| APEC Leaders’ Summit 2023 | President of USA Joseph R. Biden | San Francisco, USA | Theme 2023: “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.” |
October 2023
| Summit / Conference | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology & Bharatiya Bhasha Summit | Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | New Delhi, India | The Summit’s objective was to enable a smooth shift from the existing education system to one deeply connected with Bharatiya languages, aligning with the NEP 2020 vision. It aimed to chart a path towards a technologically advanced future for Bharatiya languages in the field of education. |
| Global Maritime India Summit 2023 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Mumbai, India | – DP World and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) signed a ₹20,000 crore MoU at the Global Maritime India Summit 2023. – The focus of the MoU is the development of the Vadhvan port, situated north of Mumbai along the Arabian coast. – Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Tuna Tekra all-weather deep draft terminal during the summit. – The Tuna Tekra project, valued at Rs 4,500 crore, is part of the initiatives at the Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat. – These agreements and initiatives at the summit reflect a strategic vision for advancing maritime infrastructure and connectivity in India. |
| World Coffee Conference (WCC) & Expo 2023 | International Coffee Organization (ICO) in collaboration with the Coffee Board of India | Bengaluru, India | The WCC brings together people from all over the world who are involved in the coffee industry. They meet to talk, share knowledge, make connections, and work together to tackle challenges and make the most of opportunities in the coffee business. WCC Theme for 2023: Sustainability through Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture. The Mascot for WCC 2023: Coffee Swami |
| 2023 International Conference on Climate Change and Nuclear Energy | International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | United Arab Emirates | The conference aimed to facilitate a global dialogue on climate change mitigation strategies, with a specific focus on the role of nuclear energy. |
September 2023
| Summit / Conference | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Energy Summit 2023 | Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) | FICCI Federation House in New Delhi, India | India accelerates its renewable energy ambitions, aiming to surpass the 500 GW target ahead of the 2030 deadline. |
| Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2023 | Government of Gujarat, India | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | To promote the state as a global investment destination and showcase its economic potential. |
| 43rd ASEAN Summit | Republic of Indonesia | Jakarta, Indonesia, at the Jakarta Convention Center | To reaffirm their commitment to regional cooperation, address common challenges, and chart a course for a more prosperous and resilient ASEAN community. |
| Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023 | World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre | The summit served as a landmark event in the global recognition and advancement of traditional medicine, bringing together stakeholders from around the world to chart a path for integrating traditional medicine into modern healthcare systems in a safe, effective, and sustainable manner. |
August 2023
| Summit / Conference | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRICS summit 2023 | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa | Johannesburg, South Africa | • BRICS Summit 2023 Theme: BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism |
| 9th India International MSME Expo and Summit 2023 | MSME Development Forum | New Delhi | • Aims to celebrate and connect global SMEs. To provide a platform for MSMEs to showcase their products and services to a wide audience of buyers and investors from India and abroad. |
| Global Summit on Traditional Medicine | The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India | • Aims to highlight India’s leadership in advancing traditional medicine systems. |
| Camp David Summit 2023 | U.S. President Joe Biden | USA, Japan and South Korea | • The aim of the summit was to inaugurate a new era of trilateral partnership and reaffirm that cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) advances the security and prosperity of their people, the Indo-Pacific region, and the world. |
| ASEAN Summit 2023 | President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo | Jakarta, Indonesia |
• To review and discuss the progress of ASEAN cooperation in various areas, including political security, economic, and socio-cultural. • To address regional and global challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. • To strengthen ASEAN’s solidarity and unity, and to advance its vision of a peaceful, prosperous, and resilient ASEAN Community. |
| B20 summit | Prime Minister Narendra Modi | New Delhi, India | • B20 Summit India brings policymakers, business leaders and experts from across the world to deliberate and discuss the B20 India Communique. |
| First-ever Global AI summit | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) | India | • The event aims to bring together leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) players, researchers, startups, and investors from across the world to boost local innovation and showcase AI-deployed public infrastructure tools |
| World Coffee Conference 2023 | International Coffee Organization (ICO) | Bengaluru, India | • It aims to bring together the global coffee community, including coffee growers, representatives from government, the private sector, development partners, civil society, and academia. • Theme 2023: ‘Sustainability through Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture’. • Mascot: Coffee Swami • Brand Ambassador: Tennis player Rohan Bopanna |
| 26th National Conference on e-Governance | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) | Indore, Madhya Pardesh |
• To provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss and share best practices in e-Governance. • To identify and address challenges in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives. • To promote innovation and excellence in e-Governance. • The theme of the conference was “Developing India: Empowering Citizens”. |
| 1st National Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Conference for fisheries | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | Mumbai, Maharashtra | • To discuss the implementation of the KCC scheme for fisheries, and to identify ways to improve access to credit for fishers and fish farmers. • The conference also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to share best practices and learn from each other’s experiences. |
July 2023
| Summit | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup20 Gurugram Summit | Union minister of state for commerce and industry, Som Parkash | Gurugram, Haryana | To build Fortune 500 companies in India |
| Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) | Delhi | The Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 is set to be a crucial platform for participants to come together and discuss food safety and regulatory matters. Theme: One Earth, One Family, One Future |
| Global Maritime India Summit 2023 | Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways | New Delhi | To create an international market for key decision makers and industry leaders. To provide opportunity for start-ups, researchers and incubators. To showcase the latest technology and emerging trends in the maritime sector. To recognize and celebrate achievers in the maritime sector. To create a platform to access skilled manpower through industry academia interaction. |
| 5th Helicopter and Small Aircraft Summit 2023 | Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation & Steel | Madhya Pradesh | To Provide a common platform for all industry stakeholders, and policymakers to discuss the growth story of the Indian Helicopter and Small Aircraft industry. To Enhance the scope of the UDAN Scheme in remote and hilly terrains and expand the country’s rural to urban connectivity. To Boost Helicopter & Small Aircraft connectivity to places with existing and potential tourism hotspots by providing uninterrupted services. Theme: “Reaching the Last Mile: Regional Connectivity through Helicopters & Small Aircraft” |
June 2023
| Summit | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd SCO Council of Heads of State Summit | India | Narendra Modi (virtual format) | Review the progress made in implementing the decisions of the previous SCO summits. Discuss the current security situation in the region and its implications for the SCO. Promote cooperation in areas of common interest, such as trade, economy, culture, and education. Strengthen the SCO’s role in promoting regional peace, security, and stability. |
| IISS Asia Security Summit 2023 | Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore | International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) | Bring together government ministers, senior officials, and security experts from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss the most pressing security challenges facing the region. Share best practices and lessons learned from the region’s security challenges. Promote dialogue and cooperation between the region’s security stakeholders. |
| Global Summit on AI Safety 2023 | Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, UK | UK government and the Alan Turing Institute | Discuss the risks and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) and how to mitigate them. Promote the responsible development and use of AI. Build international consensus on AI safety. |
| Global DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) Summit | Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune, India | Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State in Electronics and IT and MSDE, Government of India | Discuss the importance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for economic growth, social development, and citizen welfare. |
| Paris summit 2023 | Saint Gobain Tower in Paris, France | French President Emmanuel Macron | Restore fiscal space to countries facing short-term difficulties, especially the most indebted countries. Promote private sector development in low-income countries. Encourage investment in “green” infrastructure for the energy transition in emerging and developing countries. Mobilise innovative financing for countries vulnerable to climate change. |
| 8th Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit (GPQS) 2023 | Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers and Health & Family Welfare, India | Mumbai, India | Bring together global regulators, technical experts, and industry stakeholders to discuss the key imperatives of operations and build on the Indian pharma industry’s quality and manufacturing agenda going forward. |
May 2023
| Summit | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2023 | India | virtual format | The summit will provide India and other member countries with an opportunity to engage in discussions on multilateral cooperation in the midst of escalating tensions arising from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and border disputes. |
| Machines Can See 2023” summit | Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Future Foundation. | UAE | The primary goal of the conference was to assemble global experts and facilitate discussions on the future of AI and its role in realizing the UAE’s vision of establishing the next Silicon Valley. The summit sought to delve into the present advancements of AI, its diverse applications, and its prospective trajectory in the UAE and worldwide. |
| 42nd ASEAN Summit | H.E. Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia | Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | The objective of ASEAN is to establish Southeast Asia as the focal point for regional economic growth and a driving force for global progress by fostering strong collaboration across various sectors, including food, energy, health, and finance. Theme: “ASEAN Affairs: Epicenter of Growth. |
| Group of Seven (G7) summit 2023 | Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida | Hiroshima, Japan | The summit will address global challenges such as nuclear war, climate change, and global health |
| 2023 Arab League summit | PM of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | The summit covered a wide range of subjects, such as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, as well as the latest updates on Sudan, Yemen, Libya, and Lebanon. Notably, the summit marked a significant milestone as Syria participated for the first time in over ten years. |
| 2024 G7 Summit (Group of Seven) | PM of Italy Giorgia Meloni | Italy | The leaders reached a consensus on several comprehensive matters, which encompassed the following: Their commitment to safeguarding the global energy provision, promoting alternative energy sources, and mitigating the impact of climate pollutants like methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons with the aim of environmental preservation. |
| Quad Summit 2024 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi | India | Its fundamental objective is to guarantee and promote a “free, transparent, and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region |
April 2023
| Summit | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Buddhist Summit 2023 | International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) | New Delhi, India | Theme: Responses to Contemporary Challenges from Philosophy to Praxis |
| 2023 Quad Leaders’ Summit | Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia | Australia | The 2023 Sydney Quad Leaders’ Summit will showcase the Quad’s enduring contribution to the region and the tangible benefits we are delivering for Indo-Pacific partners. |
| Combined Commanders’ Conference-2023 | Indian Armed Forces | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | The conference will involve discussions on a wide range of topics related to national security, including the implementation of jointness and theaterisation in the Armed Forces. Theme: Ready, Resurgent, Relevant |
| 5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2023 | New Delhi, India | The aim is to highlight the importance of incorporating resilience into infrastructure to ensure the provision of essential services and continuity to people and communities in the wake of escalating exposure and consequences of disasters and extreme climatic occurrences. Theme: Delivering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure: Pathways for Risk Informed Systems, Practices and Investments | |
| International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics | Union defence minister Rajnath Singh | New Delhi, India | The conference aims to address the aspects of defence finance and economics in the backdrop of evolving security scenarios, with the aim of harmonizing Indian processes with global benchmarks and sharing the best practices, insights, and know-how from diverse nations. |
| Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Young Authors’ Conference 2023 | Ministry of Education | New Delhi, India | The Young Authors Conference by SCO offerd an exciting opportunity to delve into modern education avenues, youth development through advanced training, entrepreneurial activities, and innovative projects. Theme 2023: Civilizational Dialogue amongst the SCO member nations – Perspectives from Young Scholars’ |
| Global Conference on Compressed Biogas 2023 | Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) | New Delhi, India | It aims to apprise the industry of the initiatives taken by the government for the development of the Compressed Biogas industry and to identify areas where policy modifications are required. |
| 5th International Exhibition and Conference “INDIA STEEL 2023 | Ministry of Steel, Government of India along with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) | Mumbai, India | India Steel Expo 2023 presents a distinctive opportunity for international steel producers and technology companies to showcase their latest equipment, technology and best practices through live demonstrations in a 10,000 sq. meter exhibition area. This event also offers an excellent platform for buyers, sellers, manufacturers, traders, importers, investors and other allied organizations/institutions from the steel industry to network and build strong business relationships with the Indian steel industry. |
March 2023
| Summit | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2023 | The Energy Resource Institute (TERI) | India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, India | Focused on the umbrella theme: Mainstreaming Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience for Collective Action |
| 5th ASEAN-India Business Summit 2023 | Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) | Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia | The summit aimed to enhance business linkages, connectivity, and supply chain resilience through deeper ASEAN-India cooperation. |
| National Youth Conclave” 2023 | National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) | Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India | The National Youth Conclave, which brings together the country’s youth and government leadership, is an opportunity for cross-learning. |
| G7 summit 2023 | Japan | Hiroshima, Japan | to discussed over a range of issues that include Russia’s war on Ukraine, energy and food supply concerns and the global economy. |
| One World TB Summit | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) | Rudrakash Convention Centre, Varanasi, India | To achieve the goal of elimination Of TB by 2025 the PM announced TB-Mukt Panchayat, and shorter TB Preventive Treatment (TPT). |
| International Bio-resource Conclave” 2023 | Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh | Manipur, India | For the development of bio-resources and traditional healer’s practices for societal benefit and livelihood generation |
| 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference 2023 | Smt Droupadi Murmu | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | The conference aims to bring together religious, political and thought leaders from Dharma Dhamma traditions to ponder over building a philosophical framework for the emerging new world order. Theme:- “Eastern Humanism for the New Era” |
| Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2023 | Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh | INS Vikrant, India | To discuss important security issues at the military-strategic level as well as interact with Senior Government functionaries through an institutionalised forum. |
| 23rd Commonwealth Law Conference 2023 | Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai | Goa, India | To openly discuss how to minimize corruption, eliminate it, and ensure that the voices of the most vulnerable in society are heard in decision-making. Theme: Commonwealth Lawyers – Common Challenges in uncommon times. |
| First international conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on “Shared Buddhist Heritage” | organised by the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of External Affairs and the International Buddhist Confederation. | New Delhi, India | The two-day conference aims at re-establishing trans-cultural links and seeking out commonalities, between Buddhist art of Central Asia, art styles, archaeological sites and antiquity in various museum collections of the SCO countries. |
| Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference 2023 | PM Narendra Modi | New Delhi, India | The global conference, spanning two days, will feature sessions covering essential topics related to millets, such as promoting awareness of millets among producers, consumers, and other stakeholders; developing millet value chains; exploring the health and nutritional benefits of millets; establishing market linkages; and advancing research and development in this area. |
| UN 2023 Water Conference | United Nations | UN Headquarters, New York, USA | To accelerate the progress on water related goals and targets worldwide. |
| Global Conference on Digital Health 2023 | Jointly organized by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office | New Delhi, India | This summit will bring together a global conglomeration of innovators, technocrats, intellectuals, and healthcare business leaders to meet, deliberate, and discuss cutting-edge innovations that have the potential to revolutionize the healthcare ecosystem. Theme: Taking Universal Health Coverage to the last citizen |
February 2023
| Summit | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | The flagship investment summit is a gathering where government officials, business executives, educators, researchers, and leaders from various countries come together to discuss business prospects and create alliances.. |
| World Government Summit 2023 | Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi | Dubai, UAE | The Summit will bring thought leaders, global experts and decision makers from around the globe to share and contribute to the development of tools, policies, and models that are essential in shaping future governments. ThemeShaping Future Governments |
| Global Tourism Summit 2023 | Ministry of Tourism | Delhi | The summit aims to bring together global business leaders and policy makers to understand and explore tourism business opportunities in India. |
| Responsible Use of Artificial intelligence in the Military 2023 (REAIM 2023) Summit | — | Netherlands | Diplomatic conference held in 2023 regarding military uses of artificial intelligence. |
| Youth 20 India Summit for Environment Conservation | Shri Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat | Maharaja Sayajirao University Vadodara | The focus would be on ‘Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction:Making sustainability a Way of Life’. Theme: Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making sustainability a Way of Life |
| 12th World Hindi Conference 2023 | External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka | Fiji | It focuses on issues such as media and global perception of Hindi; Indian knowledge heritage and Hindi global reference; Linguistic coordination and Hindi translation. Theme:Hindi – Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence |
| 59th Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2023 | — | Germany | The conference, which focuses on global security policies |
| IGC-5 of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Conference | United Nations | New York | Discuss the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction |
| 19th annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Zone-3 conference | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla | Sikkim | The 2 day meeting focused to talk about different topics, such as how to make it easier for people to participate in parliament and assembly. They will also discuss drug abuse and how to deal with it, as well as cyberbullying. |
January 2023
| Summit | Organized /Led by | Venue | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice of Global South Summit | India | Virtual Summit | Themed: “Energy Security and development: Roadmap to Prosperity”. • To collaborate on political, economic, social, environmental, cultural, and technical issues. |
| Y20 (Youth-20) Summit 2023 | India | New Delhi | It Summit brings together the trustees of future generations from across the G20 countries to deliberate, discuss and deduce innovative, sustainable and actionable solutions especially in the realm of social development |
| COP28 climate summit 2023 | President of COP28 Climate Summit: Sultan al-Jaber) | Dubai, UAE | The COP28 global assessment will evaluate the progress made by the 200 signatory countries in implementing the Paris Agreement and determine if their commitments to reduce emissions are adequate to reach the goal of limiting CO2 temperature to 1.5°C. |
| Bio Energy Summit 2023 | Confederation of India’s Industry (CII) | New Delhi, India | Theme 2023: ‘Energy Transition- Solution for a Sustainable Tomorrow.’ Aims to provide a platform for partners to collaborate, develop and discuss innovative solutions to ensure sustainable and inclusive development of the energy sector in India. |
| 1st Global Tourism Investors Summit 2023 | Union Ministry of Tourism,India | New Delhi, India | To attract global investment into the Indian tourism and hospitality sector along with investments in tourism infrastructure, technology, skill development, startups and more. |
