By- Aarit Gupta
The ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 will take place in New Delhi on February 13 and 14. The annual event brings together people from business, startups, policy and research to discuss issues that companies are currently dealing with, both in India and globally.
This year, the summit is being held at a time when many businesses are facing uncertainty. Rising costs, frequent changes in technology and global developments have made it harder for companies to plan ahead. Several industries are still trying to understand how new digital tools and artificial intelligence fit into everyday work. These challenges are expected to be central to many of the discussions at the event.
The speaker list includes senior corporate leaders as well as founders of large startups who have built their companies in competitive markets. Many of these sessions are likely to focus on real experiences rather than ideal outcomes. Speakers are expected to talk about decisions that did not work, the risks they took, and how they adjusted their plans over time. A scientist from NASA is also scheduled to speak, offering a different perspective on how research and technology can influence business thinking.
Topics such as artificial intelligence, digital systems and sustainability are expected to come up during the summit. These issues now affect how companies hire, operate and plan for the future. There will also be discussion around India’s growing presence in global business and how Indian companies are responding to international competition and changing expectations.
Apart from panel discussions, the summit also allows participants to interact and network. The event offers a chance to students and young professionals to be able to listen to how experienced leaders speak about real problems and uncertainty. It helps in understanding how business decisions are made in real life outside of classrooms and textbooks.
Overall, the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 aims to provide a space for open conversation about the challenges businesses are facing today. Rather than focusing only on success stories or growth figures, the event looks at how companies and individuals are trying to adapt to a fast-changing economic environment.