UK-INDIA FUTURE FORUM

Unlock the Future with UK-India Future Forum

Join the ultimate gateway for visionary businesses, influential policymakers, and pioneering thought leaders committed to mastering the potential of emerging disruptive technologies across the dynamic UK-India corridor and beyond.

UKIFF is the most influential platform dedicated to creating powerful synergies between industry innovators, top government officials, and renowned academic experts—turning collaboration into real-world impact.

Beyond being just a forum, UKIFF is a vibrant community that celebrates and strengthens the strategic UK-India partnership through prestigious programmes, exclusive networking opportunities, and high-profile events throughout the year.

Exclusive Benefits and Unmatched
Opportunities with UKIFF Membership:

Access to UKIFF calendar events featuring global leaders, policymakers and industry pioneers
- • IGF Mumbai, Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, 7th to 9th April 2025
- • IGF London, 17th to 20th June 2025
- • Westminster Diwali Conference and Reception, Taj St James’ Court, November 2025
- • Plus ad hoc events with government ministers and other IGF partners as and when these are announced

Exclusive Industry Insights and Market Intelligence
- • Member-only Reports and Trend Analysis: Stay ahead with in-depth reports on emerging trends, market opportunities, and the evolving partnership between the UK and India.

Media and Communications
- • Featured articles in UKIFF Newsletter: Bespoke articles written to showcase your companies announcements and achievements in the UK-India Corridor.
- • Leadership Interview and Promotion: exclusive interview with your CEO/Founder upon joining with promotion across our social media channels.

High level Networking and Strategic Connections via a dedicated App
- • Exclusive Access to a Global Business Network: Connect with like-minded corporate leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future.
- • Curated Introductions via the IGF App: Get matched with key professionals based on industry, business goals, and aligned interests.
- • Personalised Profiles: Showcase your expertise with a profile featuring your photo, bio, and contact details for seamless engagement to help grow your alumni.

Exclusive Resources and Tools for Success
- • Curated Content Library: Access to the full collection of exclusive articles and whitepapers from IGF
- • Hear from the Leaders: Access our podcast series with thought leaders and industry experts.

Priority Access and Early Bird Discounts
- • Enjoy special pricing and first-hand access to UKIFF’s top tier invite-only events, including the UK-India Parliamentary Lunch and Awards.

Message from the chairman

Over the years, I have witnessed firsthand the extraordinary potential of the UK-India partnership. From navigating shifting economic tides to embracing disruptive technologies, one thing has remained constant—the need for a platform that doesn’t just discuss the future but actively shapes it.

he UK India Future Forum (UKIFF) is that platform. Unlike traditional forums, UKIFF is a forward-looking, action-driven initiative designed for those who want to be at the cutting edge of

UK-India collaboration. It is where pioneering businesses, bold policymakers, and visionary thought leaders converge—not just to exchange ideas, but to forge real-world impact.

Manoj Ladwa

Founder & Chairman, India Global Forum

Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of UK at UK-India Week 2023

Rishi Sunak, Former Prime Minister of UK at 10 Downing Street

David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of UK at IGF London 2024

Jonathan Ashworth, Former Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, UK at UK-India Week 2023

Gillian Keegan, Former Secretary of State for Education, UK at UK-India Week 2023

Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India at UK-India Week 2023

Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom at IGF London 2024

Rishi Sunak, Former Prime Minister of UK at UK-India Awards 2022

Future-proofing the UK-India Partnership: Inputs Into the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2025

This report outlines a bold vision to strengthen one of the world’s most dynamic bilateral relationships. It provides actionable strategies to harness emerging technologies, advance decarbonisation, enhance healthcare innovation, and foster defence collaboration. By leveraging mutual strengths, it charts pathways for the UK and India to tackle global challenges and drive inclusive growth.

PROGRAMMES

UKIFF Programmes are its core outcome oriented workstreams. They are comprised of a series of focussed roundtable sessions convening key stakeholders across government, business and research institutes, follow up reports articulating key recommendations to policymakers, and media engagement to disseminate key findings and outcomes to wider audiences.

Reforming Governance with Technology

Mission: To utilise the best of UK and Indian expertise in new technologies to drive efficiencies, cost savings, and more effective delivery of services in the public sector.

Pharmaceuticals and Pandemic Preparedness

Mission: Explore and implement areas where the UK and India can strengthen their biosecurity and pharmaceutical partnerships for mutual benefit.

Skills and Mobility

Mission: Improve systems of skill development and mobility between the UK and India to maximise two-way exchange of talent, labour and expertise.

Applying Quantum

Mission: Leverage the UK-India Partnership to explore the potential government and business applications of quantum technology. Accelerate the speed at which these can be implemented.

Defence Collaboration

Mission: Strengthen ties between the UK and India’s respective defence industries, particularly in using the UK’s expertise to enhance India’s domestic manufacturing capability.

Decarbonisation and Hydrogen

Mission: Create a thriving environment for the exchange of tech and talent between the UK and India. Leverage CCUS and Green Hydrogen to help meet net zero goals.

‘Now is the time for the UK to drive forward and deepen our relationship with the real India, the modern India, the future India. ’

Sir Keir Starmer

Prime Minister, United Kingdom

PROGRAMME CALENDAR 2025/26

UK-India Parliamentary Lunch

22 January 2025

House of Lords

Our annual UK-India Parliamentary Lunch brings together leading figures from the worlds of politics, business, finance, and culture over a lively and informative sit-down lunch to celebrate the growing ties between our two great democracies. The keynote speech is typically given by the UK Foreign Secretary. Also features roundtable sessions across UK-India Future Forum core programmes.

IGF Mumbai

NXT25 - Leading the Leap Recap

7-8 April 2025

Mumbai

IGF’s global network of business leaders, policymakers, investors and rising stars in India, the world’s fastest growing major economy – will all convene in Mumbai to discuss the next phase of India’s global growth opportunity.

IGF London

Forging Winning Partnerships

16-20 June 2025

London

IGF’s flagship UK event exploring how India, the UK and global partners can better collaborate for a more prosperous, secure and sustainable future. Past speakers include Prime Minister Modi and five UK Prime Ministers.