“ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 Kicks Off in New Delhi: Leaders Discuss Disruption and Global Transformation”

The ET NOW Global Business Summit (GBS) 2026 is officially underway, taking place on February 13 and 14 at the prestigious Hotel Taj Palace in New Delhi. This year’s summit, themed “A Decade of Disruption. A Century of Change,” is particularly timely, as the world grapples with continuous disruption and the reallocation of power across technology, geopolitics, capital, and society. The summit aims to address the rapid transformations reshaping global economies, including technological acceleration, geopolitical shifts, sustainability challenges, and evolving governance models. Key topics of discussion at GBS 2026 will encompass economic disruption, the emergence of Industry 5.0, the future of globalization, workforce evolution, energy security, and strategies for business diversification. The summit serves as a strategic global forum, uniting influential leaders such as heads of state, policymakers, CEOs, and industry visionaries, to foster high-impact discussions aimed at actionable solutions rather than mere diagnoses. This confluence of thought leaders is where policy visions intersect with enterprise execution, ultimately shaping long-term economic and societal trajectories. Day 1 of the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 will be graced by the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside other notable dignitaries, including Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry; Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries; and Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Esteemed guests such as Ann E. Harrison, former Dean of the Haas School of Business; Sir Martin Sorrell, Chairman of S4 Capital PLC; and Namit Malhotra, Founder and Global CEO of Prime Focus Limited, will also contribute their insights. The summit will feature a diverse array of influential figures, including Vikrant Shrotriya from Novo Nordisk India, Prashant Tandon of Tata 1mg, and Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, among others. International representation will be strong, with dignitaries like H.M. Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan and Charles Michel, former Prime Minister of Belgium, participating in the discussions. The GBS 2026 is poised to be a pivotal event, as global leaders gather to navigate the complexities of disruption and leverage these challenges into sustainable advantages for their nations and organizations. This convergence is not only essential for fostering dialogue but is also instrumental in driving forward the collective economic interests of India and the broader international community. As the summit progresses, it promises to deliver critical insights and collaborative strategies that will define the future of business and governance in an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty.