Telangana to Host Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad

The Government of Telangana will host the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad on November 13 and 14. The event will gather political leaders, diplomats, policymakers, and business representatives from approximately 70 countries to address international cooperation and global challenges, including climate change, democracy, social and economic justice, and the impact of artificial intelligence.

Scheduled activities include visits to the Telangana Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council on November 12. The summit will conclude on November 14 with addresses by Indian National Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The initiative for an international think-tank involving progressive political parties reportedly originated during a visit by Rahul Gandhi to Germany last year.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is using the summit to position Hyderabad as a global hub for international conferences, proposing a recurring mini World Economic Forum in the city every June or July. The event also features Telangana Rising special sessions to showcase state development in urbanization and welfare, serving as a precursor to the Invest Telangana Global Summit scheduled for December 7 to 9.