ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT

As India accelerates its investments in indigenous defense innovation, AI-driven platforms, and next-generation technologies, the nature of warfare is undergoing a profound transformation. Future conflicts will extend beyond traditional land and sea domains to the skies, space, and cyberspace—where machines, autonomous systems, and digital command centers will play a decisive role. Soldiers will increasingly act as commanders of a vast digital arsenal, combining human strategy with machine precision. Against this backdrop, the 3rd Bharat Defence Summit 2026, scheduled for 10th December at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi...

will serve as a pivotal forum to deliberate on how India can harness innovation, strengthen self-reliance, and build future-ready defense capabilities.

The 3rd Bharat Defence Summit 2026 is a premier platform bringing together key stakeholders from the defense ecosystem—including government officials, military leaders, policymakers, technology innovators, industry experts, and strategic thinkers—to deliberate on India’s path towards becoming a global defense hub. The summit will host in-depth discussions on critical domains such as national security, border security and surveillance systems, military modernization, modern warfare, future-ready technologies, AI-driven systems, advanced robotics, cyber resilience, and space security. It will also highlight defense collaborations and emerging innovations shaping the sector. Centered around the theme “ICT for Defence: Paving the Way Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat,” the summit will showcase progress achieved, highlight upcoming challenges, and explore opportunities to strengthen India’s capabilities in defense production, technology, and innovation.

Objectives of the Summit
1. Promote Indigenous Defence Manufacturing: To promote Make in India initiatives by encouraging local manufacturers and startups in the defence ecosystem and explore opportunities for scaling up production to meet domestic and international demands.
2. Technology Showcase: Display cutting-edge technologies, products, and solutions developed by Indian defence companies, including advancements in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, smart weaponry along with satellite Communication and Surveillance.
3. Strengthen Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Facilitate collaborations between the government, private sector, and research institutions to enhance R&D and accelerate the development of indigenous technologies.
4. Addressing Emerging Security Threats: Engage in discussions on emerging global security challenges, including cyber warfare, space security, and counter-terrorism and develop strategies to enhance India's preparedness for future security threats.
5. Policy Advocacy and Reforms: Discuss policy frameworks that support defence innovation, ease of doing business, and investment in India’s defence sector.
6. Skill Development and Innovation: Address the importance of developing a skilled workforce and nurturing innovation ecosystems that support defence research and development.
7. Boost Exports: Strategize on enhancing India’s defence exports to make India a leading global supplier of defence equipment and technology.

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Participation Fee:
Rs. 5,900 / US$ 225 per delegate (inclusive of 18% GST)
The delegate fee includes entrance to the conference, exhibition, conference materials, Coffee/Tea and Lunch.

Group Discount:
- 10% off on Group Registration for 2 or 3 delegates from the same organisation.
- 20% off on Group Registration for 4 or more delegates from the same organisation.

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Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Registration(s) are NOT refundable. However, you can substitute a delegate to take your place or you may credit your registration to a future conference. All cancellation(s) must be initimated latest by one day prior to the event; failing which you won't be eligible for any cancellation benefits.

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Ranjeet Kumar Singh
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