New Frontiers: Parag Khanna · Stuart Russell · Ramesh Raskar · Ralph Simon · Mehdi Snene
- Date
- 2026-02-20
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Host
- EDGE Community
About this event
Big ideas shape the next decade long before they become mainstream. New Frontiers brings together a remarkable group of thinkers and builders for an in-person evening in New Delhi, creating space for serious conversation about where technology, society, media, and innovation are heading next. If you care about the forces reshaping how we live, work, decide, and connect, this is the kind of room you want to be in. The event is designed for people who want more than surface-level commentary: expect a live gathering where perspective, debate, and strong questions matter. About the Event At its core, New Frontiers is a cross-disciplinary gathering built around ideas with real-world consequences. With Parag Khanna, Stuart Russell, Ramesh Raskar, Ralph Simon, and Mehdi Snene featured in the title, the evening signals a broad conversation that cuts across technology, intelligence, global systems, media, innovation, and the future of human decision-making. This is not a narrow industry meetup. It sits at the intersection of community, networking, and thought-provoking dialogue, making it valuable both for people who want to learn and for people who want to meet others thinking seriously about what comes next. Because the event is in person, the format offers something online panels rarely do: the ability to listen closely, read the room, continue conversations afterward, and make connections that feel natural rather than transactional. The value comes not only from the ideas on stage, but from the people in attendance and the conversations that happen around them. You can think of this evening as part discussion forum, part intellectual salon, and part high-signal networking space. It is built for attendees who enjoy being challenged, asking better questions, and exploring emerging frontiers with others who are paying attention. What to Expect Expect an evening structured around live discussion, big-picture themes, and the kind of exchange that benefits from multiple viewpoints. Given the breadth of the featured names, the conversation is likely to move across topics such as the future of AI, global change, innovation systems, media evolution, and the practical implications of fast-moving technological shifts. Rather than treating these subjects in isolation, the event is well suited to a connected discussion: how technical breakthroughs influence institutions, how media shapes public understanding, how global dynamics affect innovation, and how leaders can navigate uncertainty without losing sight of human outcomes. You should also expect a strong social layer to the evening, including opportunities to meet fellow attendees before, during, or after the main program. For many people, the most useful part of a gathering like this is the ability to compare notes with others from different industries and backgrounds. A typical experience at an event like this may include: Opening remarks or framing to set the context for the evening Live talks, interviews, or panel-style conversation centered on frontier ideas Audience engagement, whether through questions, discussion prompts, or informal follow-ups Networking time with founders, operators, researchers, creatives, students, and curious professionals Post-session conversations that help translate abstract ideas into practical insight The tone is likely to be thoughtful rather than overly formal. Come ready to listen actively, ask sharp questions, and engage with people who may see the future through a different lens than your own. Why Attend This event is valuable because it brings together multiple ways of understanding change. Too often, conversations about the future happen inside silos: technologists talk to technologists, policy people talk to policy people, and media people talk to media people. New Frontiers creates a setting where those boundaries can loosen, leading to more useful and more grounded insight. You should attend if you want to sharpen your thinking around major shifts before they fully play out. Whether you are building products, investing in ideas, studying emerging fields, leading teams, or simply trying to stay ahead of the curve, being in the room can help you better understand not just what is changing, but why it matters. There is also a strong practical upside to the networking component. The right event can introduce you to future collaborators, mentors, clients, peers, or friends who share your curiosity and ambition. In-person events are especially powerful when they attract people from adjacent worlds, because that is often where the most interesting conversations begin. You may leave with: A clearer sense of the big themes shaping the next few years Better questions about AI, technology, society, and global change New relationships across sectors and disciplines Fresh perspective on your own work and decisions A stronger feeling for where opportunity and responsibility intersect Practical Details Location: In person in New Delhi, India. This is a physical gathering, so plan to attend on site and give yourself enough travel time to arrive settled rather than rushed. Date and time: Friday, February 20 at 5:30 PM GMT+5:30. An early-evening start makes this well suited to attendees coming from work, campus, meetings, or other commitments earlier in the day. Because this is a conversation-driven event with a networking element, arriving on time is worth it. Early arrival gives you a better chance to catch the opening context, meet people before the program gets underway, and ease into the room before discussions are in full swing. A few practical suggestions: Bring your curiosity. This is the kind of event that rewards thoughtful attention. Come prepared to introduce yourself clearly. A short, simple explanation of what you do can go a long way. Have a question in mind. If audience interaction is part of the format, a strong question helps you get more from the evening. Stay after if you can. The networking and informal conversations may be just as valuable as the formal program. If you are looking for a casual but substantive way to spend a Friday evening in New Delhi, this event offers a rare combination: ambitious ideas, a strong in-person atmosphere, and a room likely filled with people who care about what the future demands.
Who should attend
This is for you if you like being around people who take emerging ideas seriously and want to discuss them in a live, high-signal setting. - You work in **technology, AI, research, media, policy, strategy, investing, or innovation** and want broader context for the changes affecting your field. - You are a **founder, operator, or builder** looking to connect frontier thinking with practical decisions, product direction, or long-term planning. - You are a **student, academic, or early-career professional** who wants exposure to big ideas and the kind of room where thoughtful networking can open doors. - You enjoy **cross-disciplinary conversations** and prefer events where different perspectives meet rather than staying confined to one niche. - You want to meet **curious, informed people in New Delhi** who are interested in the future of technology, society, and global change. - You are the kind of attendee who values both **intellectual substance and real human connection**: learning something new, asking better questions, and leaving with a few meaningful new contacts.