Mumbai: ABP Network is set to host the second edition of the Southern Rising Summit 2024, spotlighting South India's pivotal role in shaping the nation's future. Scheduled for 25 October in Hyderabad, this influential event will bring together leaders from politics, culture, and industry to celebrate the region’s growth and explore its impact on India's economic and cultural landscape.  

Themed ‘Coming of Age: Identity, Inspiration, Impact’, this year’s summit will feature discussions on crucial topics such as healthcare, education, cultural preservation, and South India's evolving identity. The summit will highlight South India's position as a key driver in India’s growth narrative.  

The summit will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy and union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu. Notable personalities such as Pullela Gopichand, Chidambaram S. Poduval, Gautami Tadimalla, Sai Durgha Tej, and Raashii Khanna will share their insights on the region’s vibrant identity.  

The event will also include political discourse led by figures like BJP MP candidate Kompella Madhavi Latha, Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed, and senior Congress leader Madhu Goud Yashki. Cultural icons like classical singer Bindu Subramaniam, singer Shilpa Rao, and classical dancer Yamini Reddy will showcase the region's rich heritage. Renowned historian Vikram Sampath will delve into South India's historical significance, while Rapido co-founder Aravind Sanka will discuss innovative governance policies.