The Hopkins India Conference is set to begin on April 1 and 2, 2026 at Washington, D.C. This conference, convened by the Gupta-Klinsky India Institute at Johns Hopkins University, is an annual flagship forum that advances international dialogue and collaboration across research, education, business, and policy.
The first day of the conference consists of keynotes and panels convened by global experts discussing India on the international stage, while the second day will feature curated invite-only, closed-door roundtables designed to enable deeper dialogue, peer learning, and collaboration across critical India-U.S. priority areas.
Bringing leaders from government, academia, industry, and civil society together to exchange ideas and drive actionable outcomes, this year’s conference has been framed around the theme “Ideas, Innovation & Impact for a Shared Future.” This year’s conference leans towards the subject of India’s role as a hub of knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving. The agenda brings together voices from government, academia, industry, and civil society to examine how India’s strengths in science, technology, and policy can help address global challenges spanning healthcare, climate, education, and equitable growth.
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The event is broadly structured around four broad tracks — “Technology and Innovation,” “The Future of Health,” “Education and Talent Transformation,” and “India and the World.” These tracks have been designed to focus on actionable ideas, capacity building, and collaboration that can deliver tangible outcomes.
The first day of the conference opens with registration and networking, followed by a welcome address from Dr. Amita Gupta and a keynote on U.S.-India relations by Namgya C. Khampa, setting the tone for a day centered on India’s global role. The agenda moves through a mix of keynotes, panels, and fireside conversations that span geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and DeepTech innovation, featuring voices such as Sunil Wadhwani and policy experts from leading think tanks.
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Later in the day, the discussions would include topics like climate resilience, philanthropy, and ethical questions around power and decision-making, with a special photo exhibition by Anshu Gupta offering a grounded perspective on community-led change. The day concludes with closing remarks from Sara Bennett and a cultural performance, bringing together policy, practice, and storytelling in a tightly curated program.
The second day includes smaller, invite-only roundtables, intended to enable candid exchanges, peer learning, and cross-sector partnerships in priority areas for both countries.
The Gupta-Klinsky Institute was launched in 2020 to anchor and expand Johns Hopkins’ engagement with India, with a focus on advancing research, education, and policy initiatives in collaboration with Indian partners.