The second Bharat Summit opens in Hyderabad on Thursday, November 12, bringing around 1,000 delegates from nearly 70 countries together for three days of debate on progressive politics, democracy and the Global South.
The summit, themed “Forging a New World”, runs from November 12 to 14 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). It is organised by the Telangana government, with support from Indian Overseas Congress chairperson Sam Pitroda and the Congress Foreign Affairs Department.
01. Key takeaways
- The Bharat Summit runs from November 12 to 14 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre.
- Around 1,000 delegates from nearly 70 countries are expected to attend.
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will present an alternative foreign policy vision at the valedictory session on November 14.
- The agenda includes 12 international sessions and 8 Telangana Rising sessions.
02. What Rahul Gandhi is expected to say
Rahul Gandhi will address the valedictory session on November 14, laying out a vision anchored in what organisers describe as principled multilateralism, strategic autonomy, peaceful coexistence and democratic values.
The summit is billed as a Global South-focused gathering, and it comes soon after the US midterm elections. The closing session is expected to produce a formal declaration, alongside the launch of the Our World Institute, which will anchor the Congress party’s foreign policy research.
03. Scale of the summit
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced the summit at a press conference on Wednesday, November 11. Sessions will cover multilateral institution reform, South-South cooperation, climate justice, artificial intelligence, gender equity and democratic renewal.
| Event | Bharat Summit 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 12-14, 2026 |
| Venue | Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) |
| Delegates | Around 1,000 from nearly 70 countries |
| Rahul Gandhi’s address | Valedictory session, November 14 |
04. FAQs
What is the Bharat Summit?
It is a Global South-focused international conference organised by the Telangana government, bringing together policymakers, party leaders, academics and civil society figures to discuss progressive politics, democracy and human values.
When does Rahul Gandhi speak at the summit?
He is scheduled to speak at the valedictory session on November 14, 2026, presenting an alternative foreign policy vision for India.
What will the summit produce?
The closing session is expected to produce a formal declaration, along with the launch of the Our World Institute.
