IGF London 2024 encompassed a spectrum of topics from technology and trade to culture and commerce showcasing the role of India
It all starts with a conversation", said Manoj Ladwa, Founder and Chairman, India Global Forum (IGF), as he set the ball rolling for the 6th edition of IGF London 2024
With over 300 speakers and 1000 participants across 13 countries, IGF London 2024 encompassed a spectrum of topics—from technology and trade to culture and commerce – showcasing the role of India, the United Kingdom and their global partners in tackling key challenges and unveiling new pathways to a limitless future. The week-long event, held from 24 June to 28 June 2024 in London and Windsor, brought together global changemakers, technocrats, policymakers, business leaders and influencers to drive new ideas underpinned by innovation and collaboration.
Organised just weeks after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a record third term and a week before the UK Parliamentary Elections, IGF London was perfectly placed as the gateway to the next phase of the UK-India bilateral partnership.
“Critics of Indian democracy silenced”
Opening the inaugural day of IGF London at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, India’s Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised the vibrancy of India’s electoral system and its role in silencing critics who claimed India’s democracy is under threat. Highlighting the transformative economic growth in India under Modi’s rule, the Minister attributed it to four pillars – increased public investments in social, physical and digital infrastructure, inclusive growth, focus on boosting the manufacturing sector, and striking archaic laws from statute books.