The 2026 Indiaspora Forum, a four-day gathering held from March 22–25 at the JW Marriott Prestige Golfshire on the outskirts of Bengaluru, set against the scenic backdrop of the Nandi Hills, brought together leaders from 23 countries including technologists, investors, philanthropists, artists, policymakers, and scholars gathered to engage with India’s own change-makers on major themes such as artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability, philanthropy and social impact, geopolitics and trade, and the celebration of India’s cultural and literary heritage. This was the second edition of the annual summit following its debut in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.