Overview
- The day-long forum took place on March 18 at New Delhi’s ITC Maurya and was broadcast live on WION television, YouTube and social platforms.
- Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, C.R. Patil, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Prahlad Joshi delivered keynotes, with Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa participating as the special guest.
- Seven themed sessions—Power, Economy, Defence, Tech, Planet, Healthcare and Auto—explored shifting alliances, trade fragmentation, future warfare, AI governance, climate-business links, health innovation and mobility.
- Dr. Subhash Chandra opened the summit by invoking “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and urging journalism that informs without igniting.
- WION presented Icon Awards to achievers including Ruskin Bond, Saina Nehwal, Krishna Ella and Anupam Kher, recognizing contributions across literature, sport, public health and entertainment.