The inaugural Hopkins India Conference, co-hosted by Johns Hopkins University’s Gupta-Klinsky India Institute (GKII) and Indiaspora, begins tomorrow, May 9, at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.
Spanning two days (May 9–10), the conference aims to strengthen the U.S.-India collaborations across sectors such as health, technology, policy, and education. The theme, “Innovations & Partnerships for Global Progress,” underscores the importance of bilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges.
Key speakers and sessions
The event will feature over 70 leaders, including:
● Smriti Irani, former Indian Minister of Education, discussing women’s workforce participation
● Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, ex-WHO Chief Scientist
● Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, India’s Chief Economic Adviser
● Ambassador Arun Singh, former U.S. Ambassador to India
Sessions will delve into topics like India’s economic ambitions, U.S.–India strategic ties, climate change, public health, and digital innovation.
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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.
At the helm of this conference is Dr. Amita Gupta who is the Florence Sabin Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She has worked for over two decades on public health collaborations in India, focusing on tuberculosis, HIV, and antimicrobial resistance. Her vision has helped shape the conference and the institute’s broader mission to advance Indo-U.S. academic and scientific cooperation.
“By bringing together experts from multiple sectors, the conference advances a shared agenda of inclusive, forward-thinking, and mutually beneficial partnerships between the U.S. and India. It’s a reminder that the U.S.-India partnership goes beyond bilateral ties – it’s a shared agenda for global good,” Gupta said in an interview with The American Bazaar.
Cultural highlights
Attendees can look forward to a performance by JHU Shakti, Johns Hopkins University’s Indian classical dance team, adding a cultural dimension to the conference. The American Bazaar is a media partner of this event.
Registration details
The conference is free and open to the public, but prior registration is required. Interested participants can register at hopkinsindia.events.whova.com