Autism Acceptance & Accessibility is a Culture
Autism Global Summit 2026 India (AGS 2026) has grown from a grassroots movement of parents in Kolkata into an international platform for autistic rights, inclusion, participation and action. Building on the Autism Convention Kolkata 2024 and 2025, our work addresses autism as a lifelong human rights and social justice issue, alongside health, education, economic security, legal protection, housing and community participation.
We believe autistic people have the right to autonomy, self-determination, dignity, equality, accessibility and meaningful participation in all aspects of life.
Our Keynote Speakers
Division of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy; Stellenbosch University
Internationally Recognized Architect, Researcher & Pioneer in Autism-inclusive Design
Distinguished Psychiatrist & Internationally Recognised Expert in Autism & Intellectual Disabilities
Activist, Special Educator & Parent to an Autistic Individual
Distinguished Psychiatrist & Senior Academic from NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Senior Psychiatrist, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry & Addiction Psychiatry
Co-founder & Managing Trustee of the Special Child Assistance Network (SCAN)
Associate Professor or Educational Psychologist, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
Consultant Child & Adolescent Intellectual Disability Psychiatrist, Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Our Programme
Vivekananda Hall
Main Hall Events
Turiyananda Hall
Specialised 4-5 Hour Seminars
Premananda Hall
Hands on 2 hour events
Sivananda Hall
Education & Training for Professionals
Brahmananda Hall
Meet of Stakeholders at the Summit
Registration Details
(Premananda Hall)
(Turiyananda Hall)
The Pink Embrace
Blue is the established colour of autism awareness, originating in the United States and widely used to represent awareness and recognition of autistic people.
We propose Pink as a colour for the people and systems that stand beside Autism.
It begins with parents - the first caregivers, protectors and advocates. Then it extends to siblings, families, teachers, professionals, communities, institutions and governments. And when parents are no longer there, that responsibility must not disappear. It must pass to society. The Pink Glow is therefore more than a colour. It is a solemn promise to every autistic citizen: You will not be left alone. Someone will stand beside you. A friend will always be there. Pink is the colour of the person who stands beside autism.
Location Overview
Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park, is a landmark cultural and educational institution of Kolkata, with a rich heritage spanning several decades.
Since its establishment in 1938, it has served as a centre for learning, scholarship, cultural exchange and dialogue, carrying forward the universal ideals associated with Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.
Know MoreAGS India Live
During the summit, this space becomes your live dashboard for what is happening across the programme.
LIVE SESSIONS
Digital programme, Abstracts, Updates, Highlights
Event Gallery
OUR STANCE
KEY PARTNERS
Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
NIEPID Kolkata
DeepRanjani Foundation
Indian Medical Association
The Association of Surgeons of India
