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India Conference at Harvard 2026
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India Conference
14 and 15 February, 2026
Harvard University, USA
The annual global conference on Indian Business, Policy, and Culture is a student-driven platform that explores the rich diversity of India, spotlighting the country’s rise as a major global force.
For over 22 years, Harvard students across schools have united to host experts from fields such as business, economics, education, and culture, offering attendees a well-rounded perspective on India’s present landscape and future potential.
The India we Imagine
This theme invites reflection on the values, complexities, and possibilities shaping India’s future by spotlighting voices that provoke and inspire our collective imagination. Through three subthemes, we explore the diverse forces shaping India’s identity, progress, and path forward. Together, these threads weave our vision for India’s future.
Who we are: culture, identity, and belonging
A spotlight on voices that provoke and inspire our collective imagination
What we navigate: complexities, dualities, and pathways
A reflection on the values, complexities, and pathways shaping India's future
How we build: change-makers, spaces, and systems
A tapestry of threads weaving our vision for India's future
Events & Competitons
Start-Up Pitch Competition
The Pitch Competition celebrated Indian entrepreneurship, with finalists pitching to investors and industry leaders. The event showcased bold ideas and awarded up to $15,000 in prizes to turn visions into reality.
Policy Hackathon 2026
The 2026 Policy Hackathon brought together experts to tackle Jammu & Kashmir’s key challenges in credit access, skilling finance, and AgriStack-enabled land record digitisation, with winners presenting to government officials and sharing $6,000+ in prizes.
Art@ICH
Art is an integral part of ‘The India We Imagine’. It is a repository of culture, performance, curation and creation. This year we have a visual art showcase, an immersive workshop by renowned Bhil artist, Bhuri Bai, a panel on art and culture and an unplugged performance by the uber talented Sid Sriram!
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Speakers for 2026 Conference
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