World Technology Summit 2025 at MIT-WPU, Pune to Unite 500+ Global Leaders from 25 Nations to Shape the Future of Innovation

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), one of India’s leading institutions of higher education, will host the inaugural World Technology Summit 2025 on November 6–7, 2025, in collaboration with the World Technology Group. The landmark event will convene over 500 delegates from 25 countries, including global institutions, startups, policymakers, and thought leaders, to celebrate and advance human ingenuity across technology, science, and innovation.

Hosting the summit in India highlights the country’s growing influence in global technology dialogue and innovation-led collaboration. With more than 1.6 lakh startups thriving under initiatives such as Make in India, India continues to rise as one of the world’s most dynamic technology and entrepreneurship ecosystems.

The two-day summit will feature thought-provoking discussions and showcases across artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, life sciences, digital infrastructure, and education, fostering dialogue between researchers, technologists, and industry leaders.

Dr. Ganesh Kakandikar, Dean (Innovation, Startups and Collaborations) and Convenor of the World Technology Summit 2025 India, said: “This summit will bring together leading experts at the forefront of science and innovation, reinforcing the relationship between future technologies and human well-being. It will serve as a crucial platform to amplify India’s role in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital transformation.”

Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Executive President, MIT-WPU, added: “At MIT-WPU, we believe technology should serve humanity not just through discovery, but with purpose. Hosting the World Technology Summit in India is a call to ensure that future global innovation is inclusive, ethical, and rooted in peace. By bridging science and spirituality, our goal is to make technology a tool for human progress.”

Paul J. Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Technology Group, noted: “The World Technology Summit is our lighthouse for global dialogue uplifting technology, science, innovation, and those shaping our collective future. Our inaugural gathering at MIT-WPU, Pune, anchored by the theme Innovation to Impact: Accelerating Global Connectivity, calls global thinkers and innovators to harness technology that serves humanity with purpose and responsibility.”

Distinguished Guests and Delegates

• Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Executive President, MIT-WPU

• Dr. R. M. Chitnis, Vice-Chancellor, MIT-WPU

• Dr. Prasad Khandekar, Chief Academic Officer, MIT-WPU

• Paul J. Foster, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, World Technology Group

• Steve Hellman, Co-Founder & Board Member, World Technology Group

• Deborah Pandit-Sawaf, Chair, Coordination Commission, World Technology Summit 2025 India

• Nandan Jha, Secretary-General & Founder, Gandhi Mandela Foundation

• Julian Gornall-Thode, General Manager, Shankai Sports

• Stefy Bau, CEO, INIT Esports

With participation from over 100 startups, including 50% women-led enterprises, the summit will spotlight women in innovation and the emerging leadership of the Global South in shaping the future of technology.

Key Sessions at the World Technology Summit 2025

• Voices of Tomorrow – The Innovation Generation

• India Vision 2030 – Blueprint for the Global Digital Economy

• Celebrate Human Ingenuity – The Beginnings, Present, and Future

• The Rise of the Global South – Redefining Our Shared Future

• Shaping a New Global Paradigm

• Alpha Innovation Now – Scientists and Entrepreneurs Showcase Breakthrough Ideas

The summit will also include keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking sessions that promote collaboration between academia, industry, and startups. Topics will include health-tech, climate-tech, and education innovation, emphasizing technology’s role in sustainable development and social transformation.

For registration and participation details, interested delegates can contact the World Technology Summit 2025 organizing team at MIT-WPU, Pune.