Rural Economy 2.0
AI-driven, decentralized, climate-smart economies
RURAL ECONOMIC
FORUM
2026 SUMMIT
"Ruralisation 2.0: Local Wisdom, Global Impact"
Join the most influential gathering of rural economic leaders, innovators, and change-makers as we shape the future of rural prosperity worldwide.
Date
March 15-17, 2026
Location
New Delhi, India
Expected
2000+ Leaders
About REF 2026 Summit
As the world confronts climate change, food insecurity, economic inequality, and cultural dislocation, there is an urgent call for new economic paradigms rooted in resilience, regeneration, and inclusivity. Rural Economic Forum serves as a premier global platform to shape the future of ruralisation—where technology meets tradition, sustainability meets scale, and local becomes global.
REF 2026 Annual Global Summit will convene world leaders, policymakers, innovators, spiritual leaders, and global investors to articulate a global rural agenda—building sustainable business models, regenerative agriculture systems, climate-resilient economies, and nature-centric development pathways.
REF 2026 FOCUS PILLARS - Strategic Themes
Rural Economy 2.0:
AI-driven, decentralized, climate-smart economies
Regenerative Agriculture:
Soil, seed, water & cow-led resilience
Nutritional Sovereignty:
Village-to-World food and wellness systems
Circular & Bioeconomy:
Zero-waste villages and biogenic value chains
Ancient Future Thinking:
Traditional knowledge meets frontier tech
Spiritual & Cultural Economics:
Heritage, wellness, and tourism-based rural prosperity
Rural Economy 2.0:
AI-driven, decentralized, climate-smart economies
Regenerative Agriculture:
Soil, seed, water & cow-led resilience
Nutritional Sovereignty:
Village-to-World food and wellness systems
Circular & Bioeconomy:
Zero-waste villages and biogenic value chains
Ancient Future Thinking:
Traditional knowledge meets frontier tech
Spiritual & Cultural Economics:
Heritage, wellness, and tourism-based rural prosperity
Global Reach
Participants from 25+ countries sharing diverse rural development experiences
Focused Impact
Targeted solutions for the world's 3.4 billion rural population
Collaborative Approach
Multi-stakeholder partnerships driving collective action
Future-Ready
Preparing rural communities for the challenges and opportunities ahead
Summit Highlights
Experience three days of transformative sessions, groundbreaking announcements, and unparalleled networking opportunities
Nutritional Innovation Summit
Transforming food systems for global nutritional security with bioavailable, traditional, and functional foods
Global Circular Economy Dialogue
Decentralized production-consumption systems rooted in zero-waste, recycling, and rural sustainability
Cow-Centric Economy Conclave
Reimagining the cow as a pivot of economy, ecology, and ethics—from agriculture to medicine, energy, and soil regeneration
MONK Conference: Mindfulness, Oneness, Nature, Knowledge
A unique spiritual-ecological summit bringing monastics, scientists, policy thinkers, and yogis to explore deeper dimensions of development
Rural Innovation and Startup Pavilion
Showcasing pathbreaking tech, social enterprises, and startups building local solutions for global problems
Sustainability for the Future
Charting pathways for long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability in rural ecosystems worldwide
REF Connect - REF Universe
Meet our distinguished speakers, partners, and explore our strategic agenda for rural transformation.
Key Themes
Explore the revolutionary themes shaping rural economic transformation. Discover each theme in our interactive experience.
Regenerative Agriculture
Soil, seed, water & cow-led resilience
Nutritional Sovereignty
Village-to-World food and wellness systems
Circular & Bioeconomy
Zero-waste villages and biogenic value chains
Ancient Future Thinking
Traditional knowledge meets frontier tech
Spiritual & Cultural Economics
Heritage, wellness, and tourism-based rural prosperity
Global Outcomes
REF 2026 will deliver transformative outcomes that will shape rural economic development worldwide
Policy
REF 2026 Declaration: The Global Ruralisation Compact
A comprehensive framework establishing international standards and commitments for rural economic transformation
Innovation
Launch of Rural Transformation Accelerator
A dedicated platform for startups & pilot projects focused on rural innovation and sustainable development
Partnership
India-led Global Coalition for Nutritional Innovation & Circular Economies
An international partnership driving food security and sustainable production systems
Finance
Investment and Partnership MoUs for Rural Enterprises
Formal agreements securing funding and collaboration for rural business development initiatives
Be Part of the Rural Revolution
Join us at REF 2026 as we collectively design the blueprint for rural prosperity and sustainable development worldwide.