Johns Hopkins University’s Gupta-Klinksy India Institute (GKII) is set to host its first-ever Hopkins India Conference on May 9-10, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.
The two-day event highlights U.S.-India partnerships, bringing together over 70 global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to highlight India’s emerging global leadership and the power of cross-sector collaborations.
Under the theme “Innovations & Partnerships for Global Progress,” sessions will cover key issues including the global economy, geopolitics, climate change, public health, digital innovation, and inclusive development. Discussions will be moderated by Johns Hopkins faculty, with an emphasis on translating research into actionable solutions.
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“The inaugural Hopkins India Conference launches at a time when global collaboration is more important than ever,” said Dr. Amita Gupta, faculty co-chair of GKII. “This isn’t just about highlighting the Hopkins–India connection, it’s about creating a space where ideas turn into action, and partnerships lead to real-world progress.”
Highlights of the event include keynote remarks from former Indian Minister Smriti Irani on advancing women’s participation in the workforce. Other prominent speakers include Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist at the World Health Organization; Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, India’s chief economic adviser; and Ambassador Arun Singh, former U.S. ambassador to India. The American Bazaar is a media partner of this event.
Conference sessions will explore India’s $30 trillion economic ambition, U.S.–India strategic ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics, and urgent healthcare concerns such as infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and public health infrastructure. In addition to mainstage programming, the event will feature closed-door roundtables, cultural showcases, and a curated community experience led by the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA).
GKII is collaborating with Indiaspora and the American India Foundation to engage leaders across academia, government, civil society, and industry, with a focus on India’s global diaspora.
Johns Hopkins University has maintained a longstanding partnership with India since 1930, contributing to public health innovations such as oral rehydration therapy and life-saving vaccines. In the past decade, more than 160 JHU faculty have collaborated with over 100 Indian institutions on research and training initiatives.
Founded in 2020, the Gupta-Klinsky India Institute was established to coordinate and expand Johns Hopkins’ engagement with India. Its mission centers on advancing impactful research, education, and policy in partnership with Indian collaborators.
Indiaspora, a co-organizer of the event, is a nonprofit network of global Indian-origin leaders working to catalyze social change and philanthropy across the diaspora.
Registration is open at hopkinsindia.events.whova.com.