Bloomberg New Economy Forum Announces Global Lineup Featuring Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Michael R. Bloomberg, Mario Draghi, Gina Raimondo, Chuck Robbins, Rishi Sunak and Jonathan Gray

NEW YORK & NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloomberg New Economy today announced the initial speakers confirmed for the eighth edition of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum (the “Forum”), to be held in New Delhi on October 13 -15, 2026. Under the guiding theme of “A World in Play: Defining the New Levers of Power,” the Forum will convene more than 500 of the world’s most influential public and private sector leaders to address critical challenges and collaborate on a roadmap toward future prosperity.

Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, leads the Indian government delegation along with attending senior ministers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs; Dr. S. Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs; Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry; Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, New & Renewable Energy and Education; Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology; and Shri Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology.

Karen Saltser, CEO, Bloomberg Media said, “India occupies a position of great consequence in the global economy. Government and industry have worked together to build capacities the world can rely on, making India a place where innovation, capital, and ideas converge at the highest levels. As the center of gravity in global affairs continues to shift, this New Economy Forum will reflect the optimism, and the responsibility, that India carries forward.”

Erik Schatzker, Editorial Director, Bloomberg New Economy added, “The global economy has entered a fractious new chapter, one increasingly defined by competition for control of resources, trade and technology. Governments and companies alike are navigating pressures that didn’t exist only a few years ago. The 2026 Bloomberg New Economy program is built for precisely this moment, confronting the divisions that make dialogue both harder and more necessary.”

Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce said, “In a world navigating geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological transformation and the growing need for sustainable growth, prosperity can no longer be built in isolation. It must rest on mutual trust, open and fair markets and innovation-driven collaboration. Guided by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ and deeper international economic cooperation, India remains committed to shaping a secure, future-ready world economy. As New Delhi hosts the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, we have a timely opportunity to turn this vision into action. Governments and businesses must work together to build resilient and diversified supply chains, accelerate innovation and create an enabling environment for investment and entrepreneurship. I look forward to engaging with global business leaders to deepen engagement and forge enduring partnerships that deliver tangible outcomes for businesses, people and the world economy.”

Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs added “The global order is undergoing rebalancing and structural changes. This requires us all to revise assumptions and expectations. Today’s priorities are focused increasingly on de-risking and diversifying. India’s approach has been to undertake issue-based collaboration and bridge divides. I look forward to discussing these issues at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.”

Confirmed Speakers, Distinguished Delegates and Advisory Board Members Attending the Forum Include:

• Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, Republic of India
• Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies
• Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder & Chairman, Moderna; Founder & CEO, Flagship Pioneering
• H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlMheiri, Vice Chair & Managing Director, 2PointZero Group
• Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group
• Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons
• Sonia Cheng, CEO, Rosewood Hotel Group
• Mario Draghi, Former Prime Minister of Italy; Former President, European Central Bank
• Abhijit Dubey, President, CEO & Chief AI Officer, NTT Data
• Dawn Fitzpatrick, CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Soros Fund Management
• Robert Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer, BlackRock
• Jonathan Gray, President & Chief Operating Officer, Blackstone
• Mohamed Kande, Global Chairman, PwC
• Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder & Executive Chairperson, Biocon Ltd.
• Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group
• José Muñoz, President & CEO, Hyundai Motor Company
• Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO, DP World
• Masayuki Omoto, President & CEO, Marubeni Corporation
• Salil Parekh, CEO, Infosys
• Gina Raimondo, Former Secretary of Commerce, United States of America
• Chuck Robbins, Chairman & CEO, Cisco Systems
• John Romeo, Managing Partner & CEO, Oliver Wyman Forum
• Surendra Rosha, Co-CEO, Asia & Middle East, HSBC
• Noboru Saito, President & CEO, TDK Corporation
• Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO, Hitachi Energy
• Rishi Sunak, Former Prime Minister, United Kingdom
• Connor Teskey, CEO, Brookfield Asset Management
• Christopher Waller, Member, Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve System

The invitation-only event will gather current and former heads of state, central bank governors, Fortune 100 CEOs, sovereign investors, technology founders and critical infrastructure operators during a moment of profound global realignment.

The Forum’s program will examine how geopolitical realignments, technological breakthroughs, energy transitions and evolving supply chains are reshaping the global economy, while assessing the challenges and opportunities emerging from a rapidly changing world. Through newsmaking plenaries, private breakouts and bilateral meetings, delegates will exchange ideas, collaborate on solutions and forge new partnerships to drive long-term resilience and growth. Bloomberg’s media platforms, reaching 100 million people monthly, will deliver the Forum’s most consequential conversations and insights to audiences worldwide.

Founded by Michael R. Bloomberg in 2018, with an initial focus on East-West dialogue, Bloomberg New Economy has evolved into a year-round global community and platform that engages every corner of the world.

The 2026 Forum coincides with Bloomberg’s 30th anniversary in India, marking three decades of partnership supporting the evolution of the nation’s financial markets. As India enters its next ambitious chapter, Bloomberg remains committed to powering the data, transparency and connectivity essential to India’s future growth story.

The 2026 Bloomberg New Economy Forum’s Founding Partners include DP World, Hitachi Energy, HSBC, Hyundai Motor Company and Tata Sons. Marsh is the exclusive Knowledge Partner. Infosys, PwC and Suzlon are this year’s Presenting Partners. They are joined by Coalition Partners Schneider Electric and AstraZeneca.

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