Archive · 11 Sep 2026
WION Launches Global World Conferences Platform for International Dialogue
WION is creating a new set of international meetings called WION World Conferences.
These meetings will bring together people who help shape governments, businesses, education and society.
They will discuss major issues affecting India and the world.
Topics will include artificial intelligence, sustainability, tourism, defence and the future of work.
WION says the meetings will encourage countries to cooperate and understand each other better.
The first early event took place in Colombo in May 2026.
It focused on improving economic cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
More meetings about tourism, bond tokenization and AI in education are planned for September 2026.
WION announced WION World Conferences, a series of summits, conferences, conclaves and other engagements.
The platform will bring together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, investors, academics, experts and changemakers.
Its agenda will cover AI, sustainability, tourism, defence, diplomacy, economics, education, technology and the future of work.
WION began the initiative with a May 2026 innovation and leadership summit in Colombo focused on India-Sri Lanka ties.
Forums on tourism, bond tokenization and AI in education are planned for September 2026.
- Who
- WION, led in the announcement by Raktim Das, CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited, is organizing the initiative with policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, investors, academics, experts and changemakers.
- What
- WION announced WION World Conferences, a global series of summits, conferences, conclaves and engagements.
- When
- The initiative was formally announced in the article; a soft-start summit took place in May 2026, with additional forums planned for September 2026.
- Where
- The initiative will span India, Asia and Africa and include global platforms such as Davos; its first cited summit was held in Colombo.
- Why
- The platform aims to examine global changes, debate their implications and create opportunities for international cooperation and cross-border dialogue.
- Initiative
- WION World Conferences
- Organiser
- WION
- Parent company
- Zee Media Corporation Limited
- First cited event
- WION Global Innovation and Leadership Summit
- First event location
- Colombo
- First event timing
- May 2026
- Next planned forums
- Tourism, Bond Tokenization and AI in Education in September 2026