MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) is set to host the inaugural World Technology Summit 2025 on November 6 and 7, 2025, in collaboration with the World Technology Group.
The global summit will bring together over 500 delegates from 25 countries including global institutions, startups, policy makers and thinkers to celebrate and advance human talent in technology, science and innovation.
With over 1.6 lakh startups registered under national initiatives like Make in India, the country has emerged as one of the fastest growing technology and entrepreneurship ecosystems in the world, a press release said.
The two-day summit will explore breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, life sciences, digital infrastructure and education, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and cross-sector dialogue.
Additionally, researchers, technologists, policymakers and industry leaders from around the world will gather to shape the trajectory of technology for the coming decade, the release said.
With the participation of over 100 startups, half of which are led by women entrepreneurs, the summit will highlight the growing influence of the Global South in the women-led innovation and technology ecosystem.
Dr. Ganesh Kakandikar, Dean (Innovation, Startups and Collaboration) at MIT-WPU and Convener of the World Technology Summit 2025 India, said the summit will bring together leading experts in the field of science and innovation, strengthening the links between future technologies and human well-being.
He said the summit will serve as an important platform to enhance India’s role in artificial intelligence, biotechnology and digital transformation.
Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Acting President of MIT-WPU, said that the World Technology Summit in India is a call to action for the world to ensure that the global innovation of the future is inclusive, ethical and rooted in peace.
By combining science and spirituality, he said, we aim to make technology a tool for human progress.
Founder and Executive Chairman of World Technology Group, Paul J. Foster said the World Technology Summit is “a beacon for global dialogue around technology, science, innovation, and the upliftment of the people who shape our collective future.”
“Our inaugural gathering at the prestigious MIT-WPU Pune, India is based on the theme Innovation to Impact, Accelerating Global Connectivity, which convenes global thinkers and innovators to harness technology that serves humanity with purpose and responsibility,” said Foster.
Guests and global delegates attending the summit include:
- Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Executive Chairman, MIT-WPU
- Dr. RM Chitnis, Vice Chancellor, MIT-WPU
- Dr. Prasad Khandekar, Chief Academic Officer, MIT-WPU
- Paul J. Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, World Technology Group
- Steve Hellman, Co-Founder and Board Member, World Technology Group
- Deborah Pandit-Sawaf, Chair, Coordinating Commission, World Technology Summit 2025 India
- Nandan Jha, General Secretary and Founder, Gandhi Mandela Foundation
- Julian Gornall-Thode, General Manager, Shancai Sports
- Steffi Bau, CEO, INIT Esports
Major sessions of the summit:
- Voices of Tomorrow – Innovation Generation: Voices of Youth and the Future of Science and Technology
- India Vision 2030 – India’s blueprint for the global digital economy
- Celebrate Human Genius – Beginnings, Present and Future
- The Rise of the Global South – Exploring the growing influence of the Global South in redefining our shared future
- Shaping a new global paradigm
- Alpha Innovation Now – Human ingenuity in action: Scientists and young entrepreneurs showcase breakthrough ideas and innovations
Additionally, the summit will also include keynote addresses, discussions and symposiums to foster collaboration between academia, industry and innovators.
Those interested in participating in the event can contact the organizers for more information and registration details.
