The 18th BRICS Summit takes place in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, with India holding the chairship for the full year. This template presents that summit clearly, backed by real facts and sourced reporting rather than generic filler.
BRICS was founded in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China. South Africa joined in 2010, giving the bloc its current name. Since then, membership has expanded significantly — Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE joined in 2024, and Indonesia became a full member in 2025, bringing total membership to eleven nations.
The template covers India's chairship year in detail, from its start on January 1, 2026, through the leaders' summit at Bharat Mandapam. It includes the summit's stated theme — resilience, sustainability, innovation, and cooperation — along with a clear breakdown of India's role as host. A dedicated slide addresses one of the summit's most-watched questions: whether Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend in person and what that means for the bloc's cohesion.
Beyond the headline topics, the template also covers the bloc's economic significance, including the New Development Bank and ongoing trade cooperation, as well as a balanced look at real challenges — coordinating eleven diverse economies, managing rapid expansion, and turning summit discussions into concrete outcomes.
Suited for international relations educators, policy analysts, journalists, and organizations preparing briefing materials on current global affairs. Every date, figure, and source is editable and easy to verify or update as the summit approaches.