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LEADS 2025

“Collaborations for Growth in a Transformative World”

The global business landscape is undergoing an unprecedented Transformation, driven by Geopolitical shifts, rapid Technological Advancements, and a growing emphasis on Sustainability. Organizations’ today must navigate an evolving Trade environment shaped by Geoeconomic Competition, Digitalization, and Climate Imperatives, requiring them to adopt new strategies to remain competitive and resilient.

The industry that successfully integrates geopolitical awareness, technological adoption, and sustainability into their strategies will emerge as leaders in the new global order.

Against this backdrop, LEADS 2025 (Leadership, Excellence, Adaptability, Diversity, Sustainability) - FICCI’s fourth edition of flagship global thought Leadership Initiative—will convene World Leaders, Policymakers, and Industry Experts for a two-day dialogue on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in this new era. Under the theme “Collaborations for Growth in a Transformative World” on 10th-11th September 2025, LEADS 2025 will serve as a platform for thought-provoking discussions on Reshaping Industries, Fostering Innovation, and driving sustainable economic growth.

This edition will explore key themes such as:

  • The Evolving Landscape of Global Value Chains: How businesses can build resilient and sustainable supply chains in an era of increasing localization and digital trade.
  • The Global AI Race: Understanding the disruptive potential of AI, policy frameworks for responsible AI adoption, and how companies can leverage AI for future-ready organizations.
  • Innovation and Critical Technologies: The role of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and blockchain in shaping global competitiveness.
  • The Proliferation of Trade Dynamics: The rapid transformation of global trade dynamics is shifting the focus of businesses from cost-efficiency to building resilience and trust by reassessing strategies to navigate emerging challenges.
  • Green Financing – Need of the Hour: Driving investment in the green economy, and global collaboration across governments, financial institutions, and industry is key to enabling this transition, especially for SMEs.
  • The start-up revolution - How are start-ups changing the world: Start-ups are driving growth through innovation across sectors, and strong policies are needed to build a supportive ecosystem that helps them grow, overcome challenges, and expand globally.

With a curated gathering of CEOs, Policymakers, Innovators, and Thought Leaders from across the world, LEADS 2025 will facilitate high-impact conversations on how global businesses can adapt, collaborate, and lead in this transformative era.

Join us at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 10th-11th September 2025 to be part of a powerful dialogue that will shape the Future of Global Business and Economic Growth.

Stay tuned for more updates!

For more information, Contact: Leads@ficci.com