The 23rd India Conference at Harvard, a renowned student-led global forum, is set to take place in Boston next month. The event will host prominent figures like Olympic champion P.V. Sindhu, parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor, and designer Manish Malhotra. Scheduled for February 14 and 15, 2026, the conference will focus on India’s advancements in business, policy, and culture.
Olympic medalist P.V. Sindhu will participate in a panel discussing India’s sports ecosystem and its impact on national identity. The theme of the conference, “The India We Imagine,” will spotlight the role of sports excellence in shaping India’s global image. Sindhu, known for her sporting achievements, will engage in a dialogue with GMR Sports CEO Satyam Trivedi.
Shashi Tharoor, a Member of Parliament and renowned public intellectual, will deliver a keynote address at the conference. Tharoor will explore India’s constitutional ideals, democratic traditions, and international relations. His participation underscores the event’s focus on intellectual discourse and the evolution of India’s identity on the global stage.
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra will also feature at the conference, discussing the influence of fashion and creative entrepreneurship on India’s cultural identity. His session will delve into the fusion of creativity and cultural heritage in projecting India’s global presence. The India Conference at Harvard, now in its 23rd year, serves as a vital platform for dialogue on India’s global role.
