4th edition of FICCI LEADS - September 10–11, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi


4th edition of FICCI LEADS - September 10–11, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi


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.


For more information, Contact: Leads@ficci.com

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