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This December, Dubai will welcome a curated cohort of Indian enterprises for IGF UAE 2026, under the theme Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence.

From high-level dialogues and exchanges of insights to exclusive member experiences and networking opportunities, the sixth edition will bring together business leaders, investors and policymakers to examine the opportunities shaping international business.

With the UAE as a strategic gateway to the Middle East, Africa and beyond, the Forum will focus on access to international capital, emerging market trends, technology and partnerships that can help Indian enterprises scale globally.

Join the conversations, build valuable connections and discover what the next phase of global growth holds for Indian enterprises.

IGF UAE 2026 | Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence
📍 8–9 December 2026 | Dubai

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India Global Forum convened a high-level working breakfast in London with Dr S. Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State(@State_SCA) , titled 'Trusted Partners: India and the Indian Ocean Opportunity.'

Bringing together senior policymakers, business leaders and investors, the roundtable highlighted India's vital role in advancing security and economic prosperity across South Asia, with the UK playing a key role as a trusted partner. Discussions examined India's growing influence in shaping regional trade, technology and infrastructure partnerships, the strength of US-India relations and emerging opportunities for businesses and investors from the U.S. and UK.

Particular emphasis was placed on exploring opportunities under the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture and alignment with the UK-India Technology Security Initiative.

The discussion was convened by Will Carne, Director Advisory & Programmes at IGF and was moderated Sir @PhilipRBarton (Philip Barton), former Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and Senior Advisor at SC Strategy. Lord @JiteshGadhia (Lord Jitesh Gadhia) of the House of Lords and Board Member of Rolls-Royce; Lord @uday_nagaraju (Lord Uday Nagaraju) of the @UKHouseofLords ; and @VincentKeaveny (Vincent Keaveny CBE), former Lord Mayor of the City of London, also attended alongside other senior representatives from government and business.

Here are some highlights from the roundtable.
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Diwali illuminates the promise of a brighter future, reflecting the shared commitment and collective vision that continue to drive the UK-India partnership forward.

As leaders and changemakers extend their Diwali greetings, their messages celebrate the enduring friendship between both nations and the opportunities ahead, a journey that India Global Forum remains committed to advancing.

Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali! 🪔

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As Diwali lights the way for new beginnings, may its spirit inspire stronger connections, meaningful partnerships, and greater opportunities for collective progress.

Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with hope, unity, and shared prosperity. 🪔✨

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An evening celebrating the bonds between India and the UK, with conversations and connections looking towards the future. 🪔

India Global Forum’s Annual Westminster Diwali Reception 2026 brought together distinguished leaders from government, business and diplomacy in London, celebrating the enduring bonds between the UK and India and advancing the partnership to newer heights.

The evening featured addresses by @JamesFrith MP, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation; H.E. Periasamy Kumaran, High Commissioner of India to the UK (@HCI_London) ; and @manojladwa , Founder and Chairman, India Global Forum.

Held just over 100 days after the UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was ratified, the reception underscored the growing momentum in bilateral relations and a renewed commitment to deeper cooperation.

From healthcare innovation and trade to science, technology and economic partnerships, the conversations reflected a shared ambition to take UK-India collaboration to greater heights.

A celebration of shared heritage, meaningful connections and a partnership with immense possibilities.

Here’s a glimpse of the evening.

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We are delighted to welcome three distinguished leaders to IGF Networks, bringing expertise across sustainable investment, capital allocation and AI-led innovation.

Please join us in welcoming:
Satya Narayan Bansal – Founder, Blue Ashva Capital (@blueashvacap)
Neha Khanna – Director, ANG Corporate Services (@nkhanna0606)
Suren Gounder – Founder, TangoEye

From backing businesses driving sustainable growth and shaping investment strategies across global markets to transforming physical retail through AI, their collective experience adds valuable perspectives to the IGF Networks community.

Together, they strengthen a community built on meaningful dialogue, strategic relationships and opportunities for global growth.

Interested in becoming part of IGF Networks?
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Celebrating Diwali and the growing India-UK partnership!
Last week, High Commissioner P. Kumaran addressed the India Global Forum’s Annual Diwali Reception, alongside James Frith MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation. The occasion celebrated the deepening India–UK partnership across trade, healthcare, science and innovation, and the shared opportunities ahead.
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Global ambition is one thing. Building a business that can compete and lead across borders is another.

Where is capital moving? Which technologies are reshaping industries? What does it take to build trusted brands and succeed in new markets?

These questions are at the heart of IGF UAE 2026.

With the UAE as a strategic gateway to the Middle East, Africa and beyond, the sixth edition of India Global Forum will convene business leaders, investors and policymakers to explore the decisions, partnerships and opportunities driving international growth.

Under the theme Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence, the Forum examines what it takes to build globally competitive businesses.

📍 IGF UAE 2026 | 8-9 December | Dubai
Be where global ambitions meet real opportunities.
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A successful international expansion isn't defined by how many markets a company enters. It's defined by how effectively it competes once it gets there.

New markets bring new customers, but also unfamiliar regulations, changing consumer expectations and different competitive dynamics. The real advantage lies in understanding these complexities before making the next move.

For businesses with global ambitions, the UAE offers a strategic base to explore opportunities across the Middle East and beyond.
Building on five editions of global business dialogue, IGF UAE 2026 brings together the perspectives and connections that can help businesses make more informed decisions about international growth.

8–9 December | Dubai
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Resilience is no longer just about responding to disruption. It is about building the capacity to anticipate change, accelerate innovation and turn uncertainty into opportunity.

For the UAE, this raises a larger question: How can economies combine technological ambition, strategic partnerships and a business-friendly environment to sustain their competitive advantage?

At IGF UAE 2026, H.E. Omar Sultan AlOlama (@OmarSAlolama), Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, UAE, will join the fireside chat ‘The Resilience Advantage: How the UAE Stays Ahead’ to explore how AI-driven innovation, economic resilience and international collaboration are strengthening the UAE's position as a global business hub.

For businesses and investors looking beyond their domestic markets, the conversation will examine what it takes to build, compete and expand in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

IGF UAE 2026 | 8-9 December | Dubai
Theme: Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence
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Building a successful brand in India is one milestone. Taking it global requires a different playbook.
From understanding local consumer preferences to adapting products and finding the right partners, international expansion requires more than entering a new market. It requires building lasting consumer demand.

Joining IGF UAE 2026 is Ajai Thandi (@AjaiThandi ), Co-founder, Sleepy Owl Coffee (@sleepyowlcoffee), who shares his perspective on how Indian brands can approach global expansion, one market at a time.

In his message ahead of the Forum, Ajai highlights why winning at home, understanding local markets and earning repeat purchases are essential to building a sustainable international presence.

Taking this conversation forward, Ajai will join 'Where Next? The Global Ambition of Indian Enterprise', part of the From Brand to Global Value forum, to explore the decisions shaping the next phase of growth for Indian businesses, from market selection and product adaptation to partnerships and opportunities in the UAE.

IGF UAE 2026 | 8-9 December | Dubai
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As global trade becomes increasingly complex, the competitive advantage for businesses lies not just in moving goods efficiently, but in anticipating demand and positioning inventory where it is needed most.

At IGF Middle East 2025, Mohsen Ahmad, CEO - Logistics, Dubai World Central Corporation (@Dubai_South), highlighted the importance of shifting from traditional supply chain management to demand chain planning, where technology helps businesses forecast demand, optimise inventory and reduce the costs associated with idle stock.

In this episode of Views You Can Use, his perspective highlights a larger priority for global enterprises: connecting predictive intelligence with logistics infrastructure to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs and respond more effectively to changing market demands.

As global supply chains evolve, the focus is shifting towards building smarter, more responsive logistics networks that can translate demand insights into commercial value.

Taking this conversation forward, IGF UAE 2026 will explore these priorities through ‘What Will Move the Next Trillion Dollars of Trade?’, featuring Nabil Sultan Al Murr, CEO of dnata, examining how logistics networks, ports and free zones can strengthen global connectivity and unlock access to international markets.

IGF UAE 2026 | 8-9 December | Dubai
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At IGF’s Annual Westminster Diwali Reception 2026 in London, leaders reflected on the next chapter of UK-India relations, where trust, shared ambition and the momentum of the landmark trade agreement must translate into tangible opportunities.

James Frith MP (@JamesFrith), Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation, H.E. Periasamy Kumaran, High Commissioner of India to the UK and Manoj Ladwa (@manojladwa ), Founder and Chairman, India Global Forum, shared perspectives on strengthening bilateral ties through trusted partnerships, trade, healthcare and innovation.

As the UK-India partnership enters a new phase, the message was clear: the opportunity now lies in turning shared commitments into meaningful action.

Swipe through for key insights from the leaders.

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Can India move from being a global technology services powerhouse to owning the technologies shaping the future?

This question took centre stage at IGF House Bengaluru, hosted by India Global Forum in partnership with IndigoEdge on 28 October 2026.

Featuring Naganand Doraswamy (@naganandd), Founder & Managing Partner, Ideaspring Capital (@IdeaspringCap ); Dr Prathosh A P (@prathoshap), Co-founder, LatentForce (@LatentForceHQ) and Faculty, IISc Bengaluru; and Prithvi Ramadhyani (@prithvi2911), Director, IndigoEdge (@indigoedge ), the conversation explored what it will take for India to transform its technological strengths into globally competitive businesses.

Five key insights emerged from the discussion, spanning India's opportunity in enterprise-focused AI, the commercialisation of deep-tech innovation, regulatory challenges, the need to bridge scientific research with business expertise, and the role of patient capital in scaling technology companies.

Want to explore the five key takeaways in detail?
Read our latest IGF Insight Paper, Building India's Place in the Global Technology Stack, for insights from the conversation and what they mean for India's technology future.
LINK: https://t.co/sFwXraUmLA

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We are delighted to welcome Ashish Koshy (@ashishipe ), CEO of Inception (@Inception_42), as a speaker at IGF UAE 2026, taking place on 8-9 December in Dubai.

Bringing his expertise in AI-led innovation and enterprise transformation, Ashish will join “The Intelligence Economy”, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business operations, transforming decision-making, driving productivity and creating new products and services for global markets.

Under the theme “Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence”, IGF UAE 2026 will bring together global business leaders, investors and policymakers to explore the opportunities shaping the next phase of international growth.

Be part of the conversation.
📍 Dubai | 8-9 December 2026
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An evening of Diwali celebrations, meaningful dialogue and a shared vision for the future of UK-India relations. 🪔

India Global Forum’s Annual Westminster Diwali Reception 2026 brought together leaders from government, business and diplomacy in London to celebrate shared heritage and strengthen bilateral ties.

The evening featured addresses by James Frith MP (@JamesFrith), UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation; H.E. Periasamy Kumaran, High Commissioner of India to the UK (@HCI_London); and Manoj Ladwa (@manojladwa), Founder and Chairman, India Global Forum.

Beyond the celebrations, the gathering reinforced a shared commitment to translating the momentum in UK-India relations into meaningful partnerships across trade, healthcare, science and innovation.

Swipe through the highlights from the evening.

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We are delighted to welcome Ananthanarayanan Hariharan, CEO of Damas Jewellery (@DamasJewellery ), as a speaker at IGF UAE 2026, taking place on 8-9 December in Dubai.
Bringing his leadership experience in the jewellery sector, Hariharan will join “The Global Leap: What It Really Takes”, exploring how businesses can identify the right markets, build strong local partnerships, adapt to evolving consumer expectations and create the confidence needed to scale internationally.

Under the theme “Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence”, IGF UAE 2026 will bring together global business leaders, investors and policymakers to explore the opportunities shaping the next phase of international growth.

Be part of the conversation
📍 Dubai | 8–9 December 2026
🔗 Book your pass: https://t.co/HaPAX9sEtd

#IGFUAE2026 #IndiaGlobalForum #GlobalGateways #GlobalBusiness #BrandBuilding #BusinessLeadership #InternationalExpansion

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Global expansion takes more than ambition. It requires the right capital, strategic partnerships and market intelligence.

For five editions, India Global Forum in the UAE has connected business leaders, investors and policymakers, enabling conversations that support international growth.

Now entering its sixth edition, IGF UAE 2026 takes this legacy forward.

Under the theme Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence, the Forum will bring together global decision-makers to explore the future of capital, technology, leadership and international expansion.
Because your next global move starts with the right perspective.

📍 Dubai | 8-9 December 2026
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