Over 500 institutional investors, pension funds and family offices managing more than US$1 trillion are expected at the inaugural iBRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi
New Delhi, September 5, 2026: More than 500 institutional investors, pension funds and family offices managing combined wealth exceeding US$1 trillion are set to participate in the inaugural iBRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi next week, highlighting growing efforts to connect global capital with investment opportunities across BRICS economies.
The two-day summit will be held on September 12-13 alongside the 18th BRICS Summit in the National Capital. According to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), the gathering is designed to connect sovereign and institutional capital with bankable projects across infrastructure, energy and digital capacity.
Investors and policymakers from the 21 BRICS member states and partner nations are expected to participate, creating a platform for direct discussions between capital providers and governments seeking funding for major development projects.
Focus on Infrastructure and Energy
A central objective of iBRICS will be to help investors identify investible projects across rapidly developing BRICS economies. Infrastructure, energy and digital capacity are expected to be among the major areas of discussion.
SWFI Chairman and iBRICS Lead Co-Chair Lakshmi Narayanan said the summit comes as BRICS economies respond to changing global trade dynamics, US tariff pressures and the costs associated with dollar-based clearing systems.
According to Narayanan, tariffs and sanctions are putting pressure on traditional trade and investment corridors, creating a need for funds and governments to explore alternative ways of allocating capital.
The summit is therefore expected to provide a dedicated venue for ministries, sovereign investors, pension funds, family offices and other institutional investors to engage directly on financing opportunities.
Digital Payments Enter BRICS Agenda
Financial connectivity will also form an important part of the discussions. Participants are expected to explore ways of linking national fast-payment systems, including India’s Unified Payments Interface and Brazil’s Pix.
Another area under consideration is interoperability between central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs. Greater compatibility between national payment infrastructure could potentially improve the efficiency of cross-border transactions among participating economies.
The discussions come as several countries explore alternatives for making international payments faster and less expensive while reducing friction in cross-border settlements.
With more than US$1 trillion in wealth represented by participating investors, the inaugural iBRICS Summit could provide a significant platform for connecting long-term institutional capital with infrastructure and technology requirements across emerging economies.
Its timing alongside the broader BRICS Summit also places investment, financial connectivity and project financing at the centre of discussions over how participating economies can deepen commercial cooperation amid a changing global trade and financial environment.
