The premier international convergence platform for Central India, the Global Nagpur Summit 2026, along with the prestigious Global Nagpur Awards 2026, has officially announced its upcoming edition. The high-profile event is scheduled to take place on December 5 and 6 in the campus of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur. Curated by IIM Nagpur and organised by the Nagpur First Foundation, the 13th annual flagship summit serves as a vital bridge connecting Nagpur and the Vidarbha region with global ecosystems.

 

The conclave will bring together top-tier entrepreneurs, global dignitaries, policymakers, corporate leaders, experts, NRIs, MSMEs, visionaries and changemakers to deliberate on regional growth, global partnerships, and sustainable urban & rural development. The event will feature a robust curriculum of specialised tracks designed to address immediate economic opportunities and modern industry challenges, said India Chair Tanveer Mirza and Advisor Amitabh Khanna.

 

The Social Track chaired by Tanveer Mirza will lead the dialogue core focus of “Green Revenues” while chaired by Manohar Bhojwani, Food Processing Track positions Central India’s vast processing strengths. Chaired by Dr Rizwan Ahmed, the Technology Track will focus on positioning Nagpur as a premier tier-2 destination. The grand finale will be on December 6 with the presentation of the Global Nagpur Awards. The executive committee of Nagpur first comprising Amitabh Khanna, Dr Vivek Nanoti, Manohar Bhojwani, Dr Amishi Arora, J P Parekh, Dr Rizwan Ahmed, Dr Krunal Parekh, Nakul Aggrawal, Dr Santosh Jajoo, Dr Rashmi Bansal, Dr Ashish Sahasrabudhhe, Dr Richha Sugandh, Amit Yenurkar, Dr Anita Rao, C A Farookh Haq, Co-ordinator Nidhi Upadhyay and Tanveer Mirza announced the programme.