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Here’s an organized overview of major national and international summits held during

2024–2025, complete with themes, venues, and key highlights. Perfect for exam
preparation!

International Summits

Summit Date & Venue Highlights

Global leaders convene on pressing issues like


World Economic Jan 20–24, 2025,
technology, economy, inclusive growth.
Forum (Davos) Davos, Switzerland
(GKToday)

Feb 10–11, 2025, Co-chaired by PM Modi and President Macron;


AI Action Summit
Grand Palais, Paris, over 1,000 participants from 100+ nations.
(Paris)
France (Wikipedia)

World Government Focus on smart governance and technological


Feb 10–13, 2025, UAE
Summit (Dubai) innovations. (GKToday)

Indian Ocean
Feb 16–17, 2025, Centered on maritime partnerships and
Conference
Oman regional cooperation. (GKToday)
(Muscat)

India attended as a special guest; discussions


June 16–17, 2025,
G7 Summit (Canada) included AI, energy, Ukraine. (Abhipedia,
Kananaskis, Alberta
Current Affairs Adda247)

Bonn Climate June 16–26, 2025, Mid-term UNFCCC talks; India led initiatives for
Conference (SB62) Germany climate financing. (Abhipedia)

UN Ocean June 9–13, 2025, Focused on ocean sustainability and marine


Conference (Nice) France conservation. (Current Affairs Adda247)

India-Central Asia June 6, 2025, New Regional security, critical minerals, connectivity
Dialogue Delhi like INSTC & Chabahar. (Abhipedia)

Apr 4, 2025, Bangkok, A 21-point action plan launched under


BIMSTEC Summit
Thailand ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. (GKToday)

BRICS Industry May 26, 2025, Brasília, India promoted inclusive industrial growth
Ministers’ Meeting Brazil agendas. (Abhipedia)

India's first global media-entertainment


Waves Summit May 1–4, 2025,
summit; delegates from 90+ countries.
(WAVES) Mumbai, India
(Wikipedia)
Summit Date & Venue Highlights

India Mobile Oct 8–11, 2025, New Theme: “Innovate to Transform”; showcased
Congress (IMC) 2025 Delhi 5G, AI, green tech. (Abhipedia)

National Summits (India)

 24th World Sustainable Development Summit | March 5–7, 2025, New Delhi —
Theme: “Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate
Solutions.” (Wikipedia)

 Rising Northeast Investors Summit | May 23–24, 2025, Bharat Mandapam — Major
investments announced by Reliance, Adani, Vedanta in Northeast India. (Wikipedia)

 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Jan 8–10, 2025, Bhubaneswar — Focus on diaspora


contributions to India’s development. (cracktarget)

 First Asian Buddhist Summit | Nov 5–6, 2024, New Delhi — Focused on regional
unity via Buddhist values. (cracktarget)

 India Leadership Summit | Oct 14, 2024, New Delhi — Promoted US–India
collaboration in tech, defense, and AI. (Reddit)

 National Youth Parliament Festival | Mar 5–6, 2024, New Delhi — Empowered youth
participation in governance. (cracktarget)

 Scientific & Cultural Summits — Include Raisina Dialogue (Mar 17–19, 2025),
National Hindi Science Conference, Global Fintech Fest, and more. (cracktarget)

Upcoming & Host-Specific Events

 National Urban Transport & Infrastructure Summit | Sept 18, 2025, Kochi —
Concentrated on sustainable and inclusive urban mobility solutions. (The Times of
India)

 Invest Kerala Global Summit | Feb 21–22, 2025, Kochi — Encouraged domestic and
international investments in Kerala. (Wikipedia)

 Bengaluru Tech Summit Outreach Event | Pre-nov 2025 — Foreign diplomats


engaged with Karnataka leadership on tech collaborations. (The Times of India)

Here’s a refined summary of major summits held in 2024, both national and international—
informative and exam-friendly:
International Summits of 2024

 19th G20 Summit


• When & Where: November 18–19, 2024, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Theme: “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet”
• Marked by the inclusion of the African Union and focus on climate, equity, and
governance reform (Wikipedia, Council on Foreign Relations).

 50th G7 Summit
• When & Where: June 13–15, 2024, Fasano, Apulia, Italy
• Leaders addressed economic recovery, Ukraine, green technology, and trade. PM
Modi attended as a guest. (Wikipedia, cracktarget).

 BRICS Summit
• When & Where: October 22–24, 2024, Kazan, Russia
• Expanded the bloc with six new members (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia), emphasized
multilateral development. (Council of Councils, cracktarget).

 COP29 (UN Climate Conference)


• When & Where: November 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan
• Focused on climate adaptation financing and transitioning away from fossil fuels.
(cracktarget, Council on Foreign Relations).

 UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16)


• When & Where: October 21–November 1, 2024, Cali, Colombia
• Reviewed implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework for
2030. (cracktarget, #ThinkLandscape).

 24th SCO Heads of State Meeting


• When & Where: July 4, 2024, Astana, Kazakhstan
• India was represented by EAM Jaishankar; focused on regional security and
economic cooperation. (cracktarget).

 34th NATO Summit


• When & Where: July 9–11, 2024, Washington, D.C., USA
• Marked NATO’s 75th anniversary and centered on global security challenges.
(cracktarget).

 CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting)


• When & Where: October 24–26, 2024, Apia, Samoa
• Theme: “One Resilient Common Future”. India attended with Minister Kiren Rijiju.
(cracktarget).

 NAM Summit (Non-Aligned Movement)


• When & Where: 2024, Kampala, Uganda
• Continued focus on solidarity among non-aligned countries. (GK Books).
 WTO Ministerial Conference
• When & Where: February 26–29, 2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Key discussions aimed at WTO reforms and trade commitments. (Observer
Diplomat).

 AI for Good Summit


• When & Where: May 30–31, 2024, Geneva, Switzerland
• Focused on leveraging AI to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
(Observer Diplomat).

 Opening of the UN General Assembly – Summit of the Future


• When & Where: September 22–23, 2024, New York, UN Headquarters
• A high-level forum to forge global strategies for emerging challenges. (Observer
Diplomat, #ThinkLandscape).

 Bilderberg Conference
• When & Where: May 30–June 2, 2024, Madrid, Spain
• Exclusive annual meeting for elite political, business, and academic figures.
(Wikipedia).

National Summits (India) of 2024

 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit


• When & Where: January 10–12, 2024, Gandhinagar
• Theme: “Gateway to the Future”—focused on semiconductors, green hydrogen,
space tech, EVs, renewable energy; MoUs worth ₹26.33 lakh crore signed.
(Wikipedia).

 Raisina Dialogue 2024


• When & Where: February 23, 2024, New Delhi
• Theme: “Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create”; inaugurated by PM
Modi with Greece PM as chief guest. (Scribd).

 Start-up Mahakumbh 2024


• When & Where: 2024, New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
• Highlighted India’s startup ecosystem with over 1.25 lakh startups and youth
participation. (Scribd).

 BioAsia Summit 2024


• When & Where: February 2024, Hyderabad
• Theme: “Transforming Life Sciences with Data and AI”; promoted biotech and life
science linkages with MSMEs. (Scribd).
 World Heritage Committee (46th Session)
• When & Where: July 2024, New Delhi
• Hosted UNESCO members to discuss global heritage conservation strategies.
(GKToday).

 India-Hosted BIMSTEC Business Summit (1st edition)


• When & Where: August 6, 2024, New Delhi
• Focused on trade, connectivity, regional development among BIMSTEC nations;
attended by EAM Jaishankar and over 300 stakeholders. (Reddit).

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The AI Action Summit in Paris in February 2025 facilitated international cooperation in artificial intelligence by bringing together over 1,000 participants from more than 100 countries, co-chaired by PM Modi and President Macron . This summit highlighted the importance of collaboration in AI development and governance, addressing shared challenges, and aligning regulations across borders. Key outcomes likely included shared guidelines for AI ethics and security, fostering partnerships for AI research, and initiatives for AI applications in sustainable development, considering the high-profile leadership and diverse participation.

At the Bonn Climate Conference (SB62) in June 2025, India led initiatives primarily focused on climate financing, which is pivotal for developing countries to meet climate goals . By advocating for increased contributions from developed nations and proposing frameworks for better funding accessibility, India's leadership demonstrated a commitment to equitable climate action. These efforts likely influenced global climate policy by pressing for a reinforced collective financial response to the climate crisis, ensuring that resource allocation is fair and accommodates the needs of vulnerable nations struggling with climate change impacts.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos in January 2025 focused on several pressing global issues, including technology, economy, and inclusive growth . These themes reflect a global priority on addressing technological advancements and their implications for economies and societies, fostering economic stability and growth amidst disruptions, and achieving a more inclusive distribution of global economic gains. This focus underscores a commitment to addressing inequality and ensuring widespread benefits from economic and technological progress.

The Raisina Dialogue 2024 in New Delhi, themed 'Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create', aimed to explore global geopolitical dynamics and enhance strategic discussions . As a premier forum involving leaders from various sectors, it fostered dialogue on contemporary challenges and cooperation mechanisms. The presence of PM Modi and the participation of Greece's PM as the chief guest underscored India's pivotal role in global diplomacy. By aligning itself with key international interests and promoting comprehensive cooperation, this dialogue likely bolstered India's geopolitical standing and influence on global policy agendas.

The 24th World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi significantly impacted strategies for sustainable development by emphasizing 'Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions' . It highlighted the critical need for cross-sector partnerships and multi-stakeholder approaches to address complex sustainability challenges. This emphasis likely influenced the adoption of integrated policy frameworks that align global efforts towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The summit may have also accelerated dialogue on innovative financing mechanisms and technology transfer necessary for scaling climate solutions globally.

The June 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice significantly advanced ocean sustainability and marine conservation through its focused agenda on preserving ocean health and environmental resilience . The conference facilitated the establishment of new international agreements and the strengthening of existing ones on marine protected areas, pollution reduction, and sustainable fishing practices. Moreover, it enhanced collaborative efforts among nations, researchers, and NGOs to protect marine biodiversity, reflecting a comprehensive and cooperative approach to global ocean governance and sustainable development.

The Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat in February 2025 addressed regional maritime challenges by focusing on maritime partnerships and regional cooperation . The conference likely fostered strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing maritime security, combating piracy, and promoting sustainable development of ocean resources in the region. These efforts are crucial for ensuring the safety and economic stability of nations bordering the Indian Ocean, securing vital sea lanes, and enhancing collaborative efforts for maritime governance.

The 2024 G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro prominently addressed the inclusion of the African Union, marking a vital step towards more representative and equitable global governance . This inclusion signals recognition of Africa's growing importance in global affairs and the need for greater involvement of diverse perspectives in shaping global policy. It underscores a commitment to addressing global inequality and promoting sustainable development across the continent, enhancing the legitimacy of the G20 as a key forum for international economic cooperation and decision-making.

The 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, played a crucial role in expanding the bloc by adding six new members, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, enhancing its geopolitical influence and economic reach . This expansion reflects BRICS' strategic aim to build a more inclusive and multipolar global economic governance system. With increased diversity and resource capacity, the bloc is better positioned to advocate for reforms within international financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank, thereby impacting global economic policies and promoting development-centered economic growth.

The significance of the 2025 G7 Summit in Canada for India was marked by its participation as a special guest, highlighting its growing influence on global matters . Discussions included critical issues like artificial intelligence, energy policies, and the situation in Ukraine, allowing India to contribute to and influence major international policy debates. This participation likely bolstered India's international relationships by providing a platform to collaborate on global challenges and strengthened its ties with G7 member countries by aligning on common interests in technology and energy.

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