World Futures Forum

World Futures Forum 2026 - Delhi | 11th and 12th Feb, 2026

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

UPDATES | WORLD FUTURES FORUM 2026 | New Delhi

The World Futures Forum 2026 commenced with a distinguished Plenary Session, setting the tone for two days of global dialogue on “The Future of Industry, Enterprise and Livelihoods in the Global South.”
The session brought together eminent global and national leaders:

-Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Hon’ble Minister of MSME, Government of India

-Mr. Vinod Kumar (@VKwuthoo), President, India SME Forum

-Mr. Alejandro Rojas, Chief of Division – MSME Competitiveness & Job Creation, @UNIDO

-Mr. Jason Slater, Chief of AI, Innovation & Digital Officer, @UNIDO

-Mr. Salik Parwaiz, Director, Cluster Development and Export Promotion, Ministry of MSME (@minmsme)

-Mr. Vinamra Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises @minmsme

The deliberations emphasized:
• Strengthening MSME competitiveness through global cooperation
• Leveraging AI and digital transformation for inclusive growth
• Advancing cluster-based industrial development strategies
• Building resilient livelihood ecosystems across the Global South

The Plenary reaffirmed India’s leadership role in shaping the future of MSMEs through innovation, policy alignment, and multilateral collaboration.

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The future of growth doesn’t lie ahead.
It’s already taking shape in India.

Watch how the World Futures Forum captures India’s role as a driver of industry, innovation, and global impact.

Watch the video.

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Speaker Spotlight | Giorgi Todua
Industrial Development Expert, @UNIDO

At #WFF2026, he brings insights on MSMEs, clusters, quality infrastructure, and market access.

Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

#WorldFuturesForum #MSMEs #IndustrialDevelopment

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Trade is going digital. Borders are secondary.

At #WFF2026, we examine how digital commerce and trade technologies are enabling MSMEs to scale globally.

Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

#WorldFuturesForum #CrossBorderTrade #DigitalCommerce

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How can AI close the productivity gap for MSMEs in the Global South?

Maintenance?
Quality?
Planning?
Costs?

Share your views.

#WFF2026 #WorldFuturesForum #AI #IndustrialProductivity

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Speaker Spotlight | Christi Thomas
Deputy Head, Commercial AI & Innovation Hub, UK FCDO

At #WFF2026, she brings a global lens on AI, innovation, and development.

Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

#WorldFuturesForum #AI #InnovationPolicy

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The future of industry is being shaped now.

Watch how the World Futures Forum brings together policy, industry, innovation, and action across the Global South.

Register • Contribute • Innovate
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AI is no longer experimental—it’s operational.

At #WFF2026, we examine how AI is driving real productivity gains across manufacturing and industry.

Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

#WorldFuturesForum #AI #IndustrialProductivity

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What keeps MSMEs in the Global South out of global value chains?

Share your views.

#WFF2026 #WorldFuturesForum #MarketAccess #GlobalSouth

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Speaker Spotlight | Harish Nachnani
Head – Didactic, Festo India

At #WFF2026, he brings deep expertise in industrial training, skills development, and workforce readiness.

Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

#WorldFuturesForum #Skills #Manufacturing

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Global markets run on standards, not intent.

At #WFF2026, we examine how quality infrastructure and compliance shape MSME access to global value chains in the Global South.

Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

#WorldFuturesForum #MarketAccess #GlobalSouth

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Why does innovation in the Global South rarely translate into protected IP?

Awareness? Cost? Complexity? Priority?

Share your views

#WFF2026 #WorldFuturesForum #Innovation #IP #MSMEs

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Speaker Spotlight | Raimund Klein
Founder & CEO, INCIT

At #WFF2026, he brings deep expertise in industrial transformation, manufacturing, and global supply digitisation.

Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J
#WorldFuturesForum #Manufacturing #IndustrialFuture

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Innovation is rising across the Global South, but protection and scale remain uneven.

At #WFF2026, we examine how MSMEs can turn ideas into protected IP and long-term value.

Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

#WorldFuturesForum #Innovation #MSMEs

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Why do industrial clusters in the Global South struggle to reach global scale?

Share your views. Registrations Open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

#WFF2026 #WorldFuturesForum #IndustrialClusters #GlobalSouth

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Speaker Spotlight | Jason Slater (@jaseslater)
Chief AI, Innovation & Digital Officer, UNIDO
At #WFF2026, he brings a global perspective on AI, digital transformation, and inclusive industrial growth across the Global South.
Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

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Industrial competitiveness is built in clusters, not silos.

At #WFF2026, we explore how industrial clusters across the Global South are being designed to deliver scale and impact.

Registrations open: https://t.co/WgGWI2QY7J

#WorldFuturesForum #IndustrialClusters #GlobalSouth

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World Futures Forum 2026 is the official pre-summit to the AI Impact Summit India (@GoI_MeitY) India’s global platform for responsible, inclusive AI.
WFF sets the stage for conversations on MSMEs, innovation, and industrial futures.
📍 New Delhi | Feb 11–12

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Welcoming @DPIITGoI - @startupindia as supporting partners for #WFF2026 — the official pre-summit to the AI Impact Summit India.
From regulatory reform to startup scale-up, DPIIT has been key in driving India’s industrial and innovation growth story.
📍 New Delhi | Feb 11–12

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Welcoming the Economic Diplomacy Division, MEA (@MEABharat) as a supporting partner for #WFF2026 — the official pre-summit to the AI Impact Summit India.
Driving global industrial partnerships, trade connectivity, and innovation diplomacy.

📍 New Delhi | Feb 11–12