

New Frontiers: Parag Khanna · Stuart Russell · Ramesh Raskar · Ralph Simon · Mehdi Snene
EDGE New Frontiers: A Private Conversation on AI & the Global Power Shift
A Closed-Door Leadership Gathering in New Delhi
Global power is being reshaped - across technology, governance, and institutions.
On Friday, 20 February 2026, EDGE convenes a private, high-context evening in New Delhi exploring how artificial intelligence is influencing geopolitical order, institutional control, and long-term global stability.
Featured Speakers:
Parag Khanna
Founder: ALPHAGEO
A leading global strategist and geopolitical thinker, Parag brings a systems-level understanding of how infrastructure, capital flows, and technology are redrawing the map of global power.Stuart Russell
Professor, University of California, Berkeley
One of the world’s foremost AI researchers, Stuart has shaped the academic and ethical foundations of artificial intelligence, with deep insight into its long-term societal impact.Ramesh Raskar
Professor, MIT
Ramesh works at the frontier of AI systems and computational design, building technologies that reimagine transparency, trust, and digital governance.Dr. Mehdi Snene
Advisor, UN Tech Envoy
Advising at the intersection of global policy and emerging technologies, Mehdi brings insight into how AI governance frameworks are being shaped at the international level.Ralph Simon
Founder, Mobilium Global
A pioneer in global digital ecosystems, Ralph offers perspective on large-scale technology platforms and the evolution of digital power structures.
Together, this conversation bridges geopolitics, artificial intelligence, global governance, and large-scale technology systems.
This evening brings those perspectives into one room.
Event Details:
📅 Friday, 20 February 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM IST
📍 Arts Room, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi
Evening Format
5:30 PM — Networking with attendees and speakers
6:00 PM — Parag Khanna in conversation with Ralph Simon
7:30 PM — Stuart Russell, Mehdi Snene, and Ramesh Raskar in conversation with Ralph Simon
8:30 PM onwards — Dinner & Cocktails
The format is conversational and intimate — designed for depth, not spectacle.
What This Evening Explores:
✔ How AI is influencing global power structures
✔ The geopolitical consequences of advanced AI systems
✔ Governance models emerging at international levels
✔ The role of institutions in shaping technological sovereignty
✔ Long-term implications for capital, security, and national strategy
If you operate at the intersection of technology, capital, policy, or institutional leadership — this is a room where context compounds.
Registration:
Attendance is by invitation and confirmed RSVP only.
Seats are limited, with priority access for EDGE Members.
This is a candid, off-stage exchange.
A room designed for signal — not noise.
About EDGE:
Established in 2017, EDGE is a digital private members community that stands at the intersection of thought leadership and actionable change. Memberships are through recommendations and interview only.
For queries or to RSVP, please contact: [email protected]
We look forward to an evening of deep insights and engaging conversations.
Warm regards,
Team EDGE Community