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The Gupta-Klinsky India Institute at Johns Hopkins University, in collaboration with Indiaspora, will host the second annual Hopkins India Conference on April 1 and 2, 2026, at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC. The conference will bring together leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society to advance dialogue on the future of U.S.–India collaboration.
Following a successful inaugural edition in 2025 that attracted senior policymakers, global experts, and industry leaders from both countries, this year’s conference will expand in scope, ambition, and format, according to a statement from the organizers. The Hopkins India Conference has quickly emerged as a prominent platform for cross-sector engagement on India–U.S. relations, with an emphasis on translating dialogue into collaboration and action.
The 2026 theme, “Ideas, Innovation, and Impact for a Shared Future,” reflects India’s growing position as a global hub for knowledge, technology, and problem-solving. The program will address key issues shaping bilateral ties, including geopolitics, emerging technologies, climate, economic cooperation, global health, and education.
A key feature of this year’s conference is its expanded two-day structure.
The first day, April 1, will be a public conference featuring keynote addresses and plenary discussions. Ambassador Namgya C. Khampa, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., will deliver a keynote address.
Sessions will include participation from leading policy institutions such as Brookings, CSIS, Hudson Institute, and the Center for a New American Security, along with representatives from industry and innovation sectors including Wadhwani AI, General Atomics Global Corporation, and Cognite.
The second day, April 2, will focus on curated, closed-door roundtables involving more than 60 subject-matter experts. These sessions are designed to enable focused discussions, foster peer exchange, and generate actionable insights across priority areas in U.S.–India cooperation.
“The response to last year’s conference made it clear that there is strong demand for a platform that brings together diverse stakeholders working on India–U.S. engagement,” said Dr. Amita Gupta, Faculty Co-Chair of the Gupta-Klinsky India Institute. “This year, we have expanded the format to deepen engagement, connect ideas to action, and create space for more focused collaboration across sectors.”
Reflecting on the inaugural conference, Sanjeev Joshipura, Executive Director of Indiaspora, noted, “Indiaspora was delighted to partner with the Gupta-Klinsky India Institute for their inaugural Hopkins India Conference. The caliber of speakers and the thoughtfulness of discussions left me wanting more. I am confident that this event will become a mainstay among prominent India–U.S. university conferences.”
The conference will also feature discussions on India’s role in a changing global economy, the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, the expansion of India’s deep technology ecosystem, and evolving models of philanthropy amid constrained global funding.
“A dedicated session on climate and community resilience, alongside a photo exhibition by Goonj, will highlight grassroots perspectives and community-led solutions,” according to the statement. “The conference will also include Megha Majumdar, whose was featured on Oprah’s Book Club Picks, examining questions of climate, morality, power, and institutional failure through her latest work A Guardian and A Thief.”
According to the statement, by integrating policy, practice, and innovation, the Hopkins India Conference aims to bring together voices that do not typically engage on a shared platform. Through a combination of public discussions and closed-door collaboration, the conference seeks to not only examine challenges but also advance practical solutions for the future of U.S.–India relations.
Register for the conference: https://indiainstitute.jhu.edu/hopkins-india-conference-2026/
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