21st India Conference at Harvard to be held on Feb. 17-18

The 21st edition of the prestigious India Conference at Harvard will be held on February 17 and 18.

The theme for the 2024 conference, which will be held at the Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, is “India Rising,” a fitting reflection of India’s growing prominence on the world stage.

The event is expected to draw over 1,000 attendees and feature more than 50 speakers from both India and the United States.

Among the notable speakers gracing the conference are Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited; Indermit Gill, Chief Economist at the World Bank; Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Resources; Niren Choudhary, CEO of Panera Bread; and Aroon Purie, Chairperson of the India Today Group.

The conference, which has served as a vital platform to discuss, assess, and champion India’s emergence as a global leader, is designed and developed by graduate students from across Harvard.

Event details

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Over the past two decades, the conference has evolved from humble beginnings into a pivotal event for global discourse on India. The platform has hosted influential leaders and intellectuals, including Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and India’s Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, fostering intelligent dialogue on the nation’s evolving journey.

The 2024 edition of the conference will encompass a wide range of topics, delving into business, culture, finance, social and urban policy, politics, and economy. The discussions will provide an in-depth exploration of India’s past achievements, challenges, and its promising future trajectory.

The organizers said this year’s impressive lineup of speakers, at the forefront of their respective fields, promises to inspire and provoke thought, capturing the collective aspirations of a nation on the rise.

“At the India Conference 2024, our panel lineup echoes the theme of “India Rising,” said Shruti Agarwal, one of the co-chairs of the conference. “The panels discuss India’s extraordinary journey towards becoming a global powerhouse across diverse sectors and industries. From insightful discussions on geopolitics to exploring the dynamics of Indian business, and even shedding light on the burgeoning influence of Indian cinema on the global stage, our objective is to present a multifaceted view of the country. By bringing together experts and thought leaders, we aim to present a well-rounded view of India’s ascent on the global stage.”

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