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HT Leadership Summit 2026 Begins with Focus on ‘New Rules. New Realities’
By HT News Desk
The Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS) opened on Thursday, November 12, marking its 24th edition. The event’s theme, "New Rules. New Realities," reflects a world where long‑standing assumptions are being challenged and new opportunities are emerging amid rapid disruption and change. The summit aims to explore how leaders can navigate a landscape where certainty is increasingly replaced by adaptation.
Day 1 features two sessions. In the first, Zubin Karkaria, founder and CEO of VFS Global, will discuss with Nisheeth Upadhyay, Editor and COO of Hindustan Times Digital. The second session pairs Anima Anandkumar, co‑founder of Accelerated Understanding and Bren Professor at Caltech, with Vishal Mathur, Technology Editor at Hindustan Times.
HTLS, launched in 2003, was created to elevate discourse on critical issues, bring leaders from key fields together, and provide an international‑standard platform for idea exchange and solution exploration.
Frequently asked questions
When did the 24th HT Leadership Summit begin?
It opened on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Who are the speakers in Day 1 sessions?
Session 1 features Zubin Karkaria, founder and CEO of VFS Global, and Nisheeth Upadhyay, Editor and COO of Hindustan Times Digital. Session 2 features Anima Anandkumar, co‑founder of Accelerated Understanding and Bren Professor at Caltech, and Vishal Mathur, Technology Editor at Hindustan Times.
What is the theme of the 2026 HT Leadership Summit?
The theme is 'New Rules. New Realities.'