Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Mumbai Global Impact Forum Precedes BRICS Summit With Culture, Business
Mumbai will host a meeting called the Global Impact Forum on September 5 and 6, 2026.
It will happen shortly before the BRICS countries hold their summit in New Delhi.
The event will bring together diplomats, business leaders, investors, scholars, artists and entrepreneurs.
Organizers expect about 500 delegates and 50 companies to attend.
People will discuss traditional medicine, martial arts, dance, books, movies, music and indigenous cultures.
The forum is designed to show how countries can cooperate through their shared history and culture.
It will also include startup presentations and meetings between investors and companies.
Russian officials said cultural understanding can help strengthen economic and political relationships with India.
Organizers hope the event leads to real business partnerships.
Mumbai will host the second Global Impact Forum on September 5-6, 2026, ahead of the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi.
The forum, organized by AP Globale with the Government of Maharashtra, will focus on the theme "Civilisational Legacy."
About 500 delegates and 50 companies from BRICS countries and the extended bloc are expected to attend.
Sessions will explore traditional medicine, martial arts, dance, literature, cinema, music, sports and indigenous traditions.
Startup pitches, venture-capital networking and cultural events are intended to turn shared heritage into commercial partnerships.
- Who
- BRICS diplomats, ambassadors, business leaders, investors, scholars, entrepreneurs, cultural figures and family offices; about 500 delegates are expected.
- What
- The second Global Impact Forum, a soft-power and business event centered on cultural exchange and cross-border collaboration.
- When
- September 5-6, 2026, about a week before the 18th BRICS summit.
- Where
- The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, India; the BRICS summit will take place later in New Delhi.
- Why
- To use shared history, culture, knowledge systems and creative expression to encourage trade, investment, startups and longer-term partnerships.
- Event
- Second edition of the Global Impact Forum, also called GIF II
- Dates
- September 5-6, 2026
- Venue
- The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
- Theme
- Civilisational Legacy
- Expected attendance
- Around 500 delegates and approximately 50 companies
- Startup showcase
- VC Grid plans to present 15-18 ventures in deep tech, healthcare, sustainable logistics, smart mobility and fintech
- India-Russia trade figure
- Aleksandr Fursov said bilateral trade reached nearly $70 billion in 2024, compared with just under $64 billion the previous year
