New Delhi, India — February 3, 2026 — As the world faces unprecedented economic, technological, and social transformation, Global Festival 2026 returns to India as a premier international gathering of educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and social innovators committed to building solutions across borders.
Hosted from February 24 to March 2, 2026, Global Festival brings together delegates from more than 25 nations for a seven-day leadership journey across five iconic cities — Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, E-Village, and Prayagraj — culminating in the flagship Global Impact Summit & Awards on February 26 in New Delhi.
The 2026 edition is convened under the leadership of Adv. Peeyush Pandit, Global Convener and India Chair of Global Festival, alongside Dr. Virginia Rivera, Global Program Director.
“Today’s challenges cannot be solved in isolation,” said Dr. Virginia Rivera. “We are living in a moment that demands collaboration across borders, sectors, and cultures. Global Festival exists to turn dialogue into design — and leadership into legacy.”
A Platform for Action
Global Festival is designed as more than a conference. It is an impact-driven ecosystem where global leaders forge partnerships, launch initiatives, and accelerate programs aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, women’s economic empowerment, youth leadership, rural innovation, and ethical entrepreneurship.
Through academic summits, youth conventions, rural immersion experiences, business forums, and award ceremonies, delegates engage directly with India’s innovation economy, education institutions, and community-based enterprises.
Voices from the Global Community
Pernilla Corizza, Global Festival Ambassador for Sweden, emphasized the human dimension of international cooperation:
“As global collaboration accelerates, the real complexity will not lie in contracts or structures. Again, it will lie in people. Every cross-border partnership brings together different ways of thinking, deciding and building trust.”
From Botswana, Dr. Oliver Ramaabya, Global Festival Ambassador, highlighted tangible results emerging from prior collaborations:
“As a Global Delegate we collaborated in 2025 to improve the welfare and health of children by creating a Mahila Udyami Chapter in Botswana that will promote access to essential health, nutrition, and early learning services, reduce the financial burden on poor and vulnerable households by supporting with skill development, entrepreneurship programs and leadership opportunities for women to strengthen social protection systems in their communities and villages.”
Why India
India’s role as host reflects its position as a global engine of youth-driven innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial growth. With the world’s largest young population and rapidly expanding education and technology sectors, India offers an ideal platform for global leaders seeking scalable solutions and cross-continental collaboration.
Adv. Peeyush Pandit, Global Convener and India Chair, added:
“India stands at the intersection of tradition and transformation. Global Festival is where global leaders come together to convert opportunity into impact and partnerships into progress.”
Global Impact Awards 2026
A central highlight of Global Festival is the Global Impact Awards 2026, recognizing extraordinary individuals and institutions advancing education, sustainability, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and ethical leadership. The awards ceremony will take place on February 26 in New Delhi following a full day of keynote addresses and panel discussions.
Global Festival is an annual international leadership platform convening global delegates, institutions, investors, and changemakers to accelerate purpose-driven solutions across education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and social development. Hosted in India, the festival integrates academic forums, youth engagement, rural immersion, and global recognition programs into one immersive experience.
To join Global Festival 2026 contact the Communications Office at globalfest2026@gmail.com and for more information visit www.globalfestival.co.in.
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