7th Asia Economic Dialogue to be held in Pune | 28 Feb 2026

The 7th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) 2026 is scheduled to be held in Pune from 26 to 28 February 2026.

Key Points:

Organiser: It is an important international geoeconomics conference jointly organised by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Pune International Centre (PIC).
Theme: The theme of AED 2026 is “Geoeconomics Beyond Globalisation: Tariffs, Technologies and Strategic Alignments.”
Focus Areas: As a premier Track 1.5 dialogue, discussions center on AI, technology, defense manufacturing, and maritime geoeconomics.
New Initiatives: For the first time, the agenda includes a session linking public health with economic development.
Cultural Integration: The conference coincides with the 'Palash 2026' cultural programme.
Objectives: Facilitate deep discussions on geoeconomic trends, trade policies, technology diffusion and tariff dynamics among Asian and other global economies.
- Promote Strategic Cooperation: Encourage strategic economic alignments that can bolster trade resilience, supply chain diversification and regional integration.
Knowledge Exchange: Provide platforms for thought leadership on issues such as digital economy, artificial intelligence, trade tensions and investment cooperation.