New Delhi, Apr 13: Economist Impact will convene the Resilient Futures Summit on April 29, 2026, at Taj Palace, bringing together over 400 policymakers, investors, and business leaders to explore how economies can sustain growth amid ongoing global disruptions.
Against a backdrop of climate shocks, geopolitical tensions, and resource constraints, the summit aims to address resilience not as a reactive measure but as a continuous strategic imperative. Unlike traditional forums, the Resilient Futures Summit adopts a systems-based approach—recognizing the interdependence of energy, supply chains, climate stability, and urban infrastructure.
A Systems Approach to Global Challenges
The summit emphasizes that modern economies are deeply interconnected: energy grids rely on critical minerals, supply chains depend on climate stability, and cities depend on both. Strengthening resilience, therefore, requires integrated solutions rather than isolated interventions.
As part of the broader Resilient Futures Initiative, a multi-year programme by Economist Impact, the summit will focus on execution examining who builds infrastructure, how projects are financed, how risks are managed, and how trust is sustained in a fragmented global landscape.
Global Thought Leaders and Key Speakers
The summit will feature prominent global and regional leaders, including:
- Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia University
- Danny Quah, National University of Singapore
- Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran
- H.E. Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, Kingdom of Cambodia
- Patrick Kanters
- Cindy Lim
- Gurdeep Singh
- Ming Zhang
- Ashish Khanna
- Pratik Agarwal
- Steven Beck
- Erik Berglöf
India at the Centre of the Resilience Debate
With ambitions to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, India plays a central role in the global resilience conversation. Discussions will focus on strengthening energy security, mobilizing capital, modernizing infrastructure, and managing risks in an increasingly fragmented world.
Key themes include:
- Development of modern logistics networks and energy systems
- Financing large-scale infrastructure in high-risk environments
- Sustainability challenges in data centres and AI-driven energy demand
- Geopolitical competition for critical minerals essential to clean energy
Parag Sharma, Chief Executive of Resolven, said:
“India’s energy transition is demonstrating remarkable resilience, with renewables supported by storage and hybrid models set to decarbonise the data centre surge while enhancing grid stability and energy security.”
Focus on Practical Solutions and Collaboration
The summit will feature plenary sessions, keynote interviews, and case study presentations designed to foster collaboration and identify scalable solutions.
Linda Kromjong, President of amfori, emphasized:
“Supply chains are complex and volatile. Business resilience starts with understanding risks in the supply chain. Collaboration is the smart way forward and a driver of responsible trade.”
Sponsors and Partners
The Resilient Futures Summit 2026 is supported by leading organizations including Adani Group, Sterlite Electric, Resolven, and amfori.
