World Technology to stage inaugural global summit in India with focus on AI and life sciences
The WT Summit will take place in Pune and Mumbai this November, bringing together global experts to explore advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital infrastructure.
World Technology has confirmed plans to hold its first World Technology Summit (WT Summit) in India from 5–7 November 2025. The event will take place across two locations, Pune and Mumbai, and focus on the role of technology in addressing challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital systems, and biotechnology.
The summit will be delivered in partnership with MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), which will host sessions at its Pune campus. Organizers say the event will bring together individuals working across science, engineering, and public policy.
World Technology describes itself as a platform for convening global stakeholders in science and innovation. It is also preparing to launch the World Technology Games in 2026, which it positions as an annual competition for researchers and technologists.
Paul J. Foster, executive chairman of World Technology, says, “India offers the energy, scale, and ingenuity that the future demands. The WT Summit is a platform for bold ideas, leading voices and new alliances—and we are proud to be together at MIT World Peace University, Pune.”
Global collaboration and youth-led engagement central to agenda
Programming for the event will include keynote talks, demonstrations, and sessions led by younger participants. According to organizers, one of the aims is to encourage collaboration across regions and sectors.
Speaking about the rationale for hosting the summit in India, Dr. Rahul V. Karad, executive president at MIT-WPU, says, “At MIT-WPU, we believe that technology must serve humanity not just through invention but through intention. Hosting the World Technology Summit in Bharat is a clarion call to the world, that the future of global innovation must be inclusive, ethical and anchored in peace for societal transformation.”
Coordination between World Technology and MIT-WPU is being managed by Professor Ganesh Kakandikar, associate dean of external relations at the university.
Deborah Pandit-Sawaf, chair of the WT Summit 2025 India Coordination Commission, adds, “We’re convening the people and platforms shaping the future—and India is where it starts.”
