Earlier this year, IGF led a senior mayoral West Midlands delegation to Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru, strengthening ties across government, capital and industry. As a next step of this partnership, an Indian delegation will visit for a two-day Smarter Regions programme, advancing investment, growth and long-term UK–India collaboration and positioning the West Midlands as a key gateway in the UK–India corridor.

The day concludes with an invitation-only Leaders Dinner bringing together senior government representatives, Indian state delegations, university leadership, investors and industry anchors

Day 2 of IGF London continues in the West Midlands, featuring the IGF Dialogues: a series of high-level, closed-door roundtables designed to enable candid, outcome-driven conversations among senior stakeholders.

The discussions focus on key areas shaping the UK–India corridor, including infrastructure and industrial collaboration, AI and digital innovation ecosystems, and the development of capital, education and talent corridors, with an emphasis on translating dialogue into actionable partnerships.

A select series of curated visits offering IGF Networks members and select delegates privileged access to leading centres of research, innovation, and public policy in the UK, designed to provide deeper insight into the ecosystems shaping the UK–India corridor.

The day is structured across two core segments, bringing together the defining forces shaping the global economy and the UK-India innovation corridor.

Hosted at the historic House of Lords, the IGF Leaders Dinner convenes an influential gathering of senior leaders shaping the UK–India corridor for an evening of high-level engagement at the heart of British democracy. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the IGF Special Awards, part of the UK India Awards 2026, recognising exceptional individuals for their contributions to strengthening UK–India relations.