The year 2024 saw a wide range of important summits and conferences hosted across the globe. These events brought together leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and representatives to discuss and address key global challenges. Each summit had its unique theme, focusing on critical areas such as economic development, sustainable practices, technological advancements, and international cooperation.
This list comprehensively overviews the most significant gatherings, including their locations, host countries, and objectives. Whether in governance, security, or innovation, these summits played a crucial role in shaping global agendas in 2024.
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January 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led by | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police 2023 | Intelligence Bureau | Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur | Wide range of policing and internal security issues |
| Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit | Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Theme: ‘Gateway to the Future’ |
| Climate Summit 2024 | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Theme: “Decoding the Green Transition for India” |
| 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference | Asian Buddhist Conference | New Delhi | Theme: "ABCP - The Buddhist Voice of Global South" |
| 19th NAM Summit | - | Uganda | Theme: 'Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence’ |
February 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led by | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors | - | Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi | - |
| The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | - | Habitat Centre, New Delhi | - |
| Ministry of External Affairs, in association with the India Foundation | - | Perth, Australia | - |
| World Governments Summit Organization | - | Dubai | - |
| National Anti-Doping Agency | - | New Delhi | - |
March 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led by | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| India SME Forum and the Ministry of MSME | - | New Delhi | To inspire entrepreneurship among women |
| Department of Economic Development and the Ministry of Economy | - | Abu Dhabi | Review multilateral trading system |
| BSF and BGB Meeting at BGB headquarters in Dhaka | - | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Enhance coordination between forces |
| Naval Commanders’ Conference | Indian Navy | INS Vikramaditya | Discuss maritime security matters |
| Third Summit for Democracy | South Korea Government | Seoul, South Korea | - |
April 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led by | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff Meeting 2024 | - | New Delhi | Theme: "Future Ready" |
| WHO Conference on Health Systems in Lisbon 2024 | WHO | Lisbon, Portugal | Theme: "Integrate, Accelerate, Eliminate" |
| World Future Energy Summit 2024 | Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre | Theme: ‘The Energy To Lead’ |
May 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led by | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| Permanent Mission of India and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology | New York, USA | Promoting international cooperation for digital infrastructure development | |
| World Press Freedom Conference | Chile and UNESCO | Santiago, Chile | Theme: "A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis" |
| World Hydrogen Summit 2024 | Ministry of New & Renewable Energy | Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands |
June 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led by | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| Information Society (WSIS+20) Forum | Additional Secretary (Telecom) Shri Niraj Verma | Geneva, Switzerland | |
| Indian Analytical Congress | CSIR-IIP and ISAS-Delhi Chapter | Dehradun |
July 2024
| Name of Summit | Organized/Led By | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| 1st International Conference on Steel Slag Road | CSIR-Central Road Research Institute and PHDCCI | New Delhi | Innovative uses of steel slag in road construction for sustainable development |
| The Global INDIAai Summit 2024 | Government of India | New Delhi | Theme: Responsible AI development and adoption |
| 24th SCO-CHS | - | Astana, Kazakhstan | Strengthening multilateral dialogue for sustainable peace and development |
| “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” Conference | Shri Amit Shah | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Theme: “Cooperatives Build a Better Future for All” |
| Conference of Statutory Auditors and Chief Financial Officers of Commercial Banks | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) | Mumbai | Theme: “Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility: Advancing Assurance in Banking Supervision.” |
| 6th EAS Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation | Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with Australia and Indonesia | Mumbai | Enhancing maritime security cooperation among EAS member countries |
| 22nd Annual Bilateral Summit between Russia and India | Governments of Russia and India | Russia | Strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation |
| 2024 World Leaders Summit | UK Parliament | House of Lords, UK | Theme: "Global Collaboration for Sustainable Development." |
| ASEAN Foreign Ministerial Conference | H.E. Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR | Vientiane, Lao PDR | Theme: "Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience" |
| World Education Conference 2024 | FEDA | Dubai | Promoting technological advancements in education |
| Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024 | CSIR-AMPRI | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Promoting scientific research and development in Hindi |
| Annual Operational Sea Training Conference | Indian Coast Guard | Visakhapatnam | Enhancing operational readiness and training of naval forces |
August 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led By | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| Annual Operational Sea Training Conference | Indian Coast Guard | Visakhapatnam | Enhance operational readiness and efficiency through standardized training protocols. |
| Two-day Conference of Governors | President Droupadi Murmu | New Delhi | Enrich understanding and enhance functioning in achieving national goals. |
| Apex Level Tri-Services Financial Conference | CDS General Anil Chauhan | New Delhi | Enhance cohesion and synergy in financial matters across services. |
| BIMSTEC Business Summit | Ministry of External Affairs of India | New Delhi | Theme: “Reinvigorating BIMSTEC: Strengthening Economic Cooperation for a Resilient Future.” |
| 28th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation | New Delhi | Theme: "Use of Data for Decision Making - Strengthening State Statistical Systems." |
| 3rd Voices of Global South Summit | Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Virtual Format | Theme: “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future.” |
| India-EU Regional Conference | Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment of India | New Delhi | Theme: “Addressing Online Radicalisation and Countering the Exploitation of Online Spaces by Extremist and Terrorist Actors.” |
| Experience Sharing and Capacity Building Conference on Disaster Management | Department of Telecommunications | New Delhi | Theme: “Strengthening Telecom Infrastructure Resilience and Enhancing Disaster Management Policies.” |
| 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Round Table | India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong | Singapore | Theme: “Strengthening Strategic Partnership for a Resilient Future.” |
September 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led By | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| National Conference of District Judiciary | Prime Minister Narendra Modi | New Delhi | Theme: “Viksit Bharat: Empowering District Judiciary.” |
| First Joint Commanders’ Conference | Indian Armed Forces | Lucknow | Theme: “Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces.” |
| Annual FIBAC 2024 Conference (FICCI) and IBA. | - | Mumbai | Theme: “Banking for a Viksit Bharat.” |
| 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference (ICAO) and Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. | - | New Delhi | Theme: “Advancing Aviation for a Sustainable Future.” |
| India-US Defence Summit | U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum and Stanford University. | California, USA | Theme: "Advancing a joint defence innovation ecosystem between India and the USA." |
| International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2024 | Government of India | New Delhi | Theme: "Accelerating Green Hydrogen: From Vision to Value." |
| International WASH Conference 2024 | Ministry of Jal Shakti | New Delhi | Theme: “Sustaining Rural Water Supply.” |
October 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led By | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| India’s Maritime Decarbonization Conference | Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | New Delhi | Focus on sustainable maritime practices. |
| Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference | Philippines | Manila | Theme: "Surge to 2030: Enhancing ambition in Asia-Pacific to accelerate disaster risk reduction." |
| International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities | India and WHO | New Delhi | Theme: "Smart Regulation: Delivering Quality Assured Medical Products for All." |
| National-level Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 | Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation | Andhra Pradesh | Theme: "Advancing the Future of Flight." |
| 2nd edition of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue | Indian Army | New Delhi | Theme:"Drivers in Nation Building: Fuelling Growth Through Comprehensive Security." |
November 2024
| Summit/Conference | Organized/Led By | Venue | Aim/Theme |
| International Allied Health Conference | National University Health System | Singapore | Theme: "Advancing Allied Health: Diverse in Calling, United in Purpose." |
| First Asian Buddhist Summit | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
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The summits and conferences planned in 2024 offered invaluable platforms for addressing pressing global issues and forging stronger international collaborations. From advancing sustainability to fostering economic growth and security, these gatherings are pivotal in shaping future policy decisions and international relations.
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The themes of each event underscored the need for continued innovation, cooperation, and shared responsibility across nations. Participating in or following these significant events allowed stakeholders to stay informed on the global pulse and contribute to shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
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