“From India to the World”: Nita Ambani to Take Centre Stage at 2025 India Conference at Harvard
Boston (Massachusetts), December 22 – Nita Ambani, the visionary founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, is set to take center stage at the eagerly awaited India Conference at Harvard (ICH) in 2025.
Renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to philanthropy, education, and culture, Nita Ambani is poised to deliver the keynote address at the event, which is scheduled to take place from February 15 to 16, 2025, in Boston.
With a remarkable legacy of impacting more than 80 million lives through her social equity initiatives, Ambani will present a compelling vision of India’s burgeoning influence on the global stage.
The India Conference at Harvard stands as one of the most prestigious student-led events that focuses on India, and Nita Ambani will be the centerpiece of its 2025 edition.
The theme for this year’s conference, “From India to the World,” perfectly encapsulates India’s rising prominence as a global leader in innovation, peace, and prosperity.
Nita Ambani’s engagement, especially her role in hosting the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in India after four decades and championing India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics, seamlessly aligns with the overarching narrative of India’s expanding global footprint.
In her keynote address, Ambani will explore India’s growing stature on the world stage, assessing its potential to shape global conversations on development and cooperation.
Ayush Shukla, one of the co-chairs of the conference, emphasized the significance of this year’s theme, stating, “The India Conference has always pushed the boundaries of dialogue around India’s growth story. This year’s theme captures the essence of India’s transformative journey—where local ingenuity meets global impact. It celebrates not only our technological prowess and development but also the lessons India offers about collaboration, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit.”
The India Conference at Harvard, a premier annual event, is celebrated for fostering profound discussions about India’s evolving role in global affairs.
Jointly hosted by Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, the conference attracts a diverse mix of thought leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons from India and across the world.
The 2025 conference promises to feature over 80 distinguished speakers, including Pramath Raj Sinha, the founding dean of the Indian School of Business, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the esteemed fashion designer.
A wide array of topics will be addressed, ranging from climate challenges to financial inclusion and the role of Indian entrepreneurs in tackling global issues.
The conference will also host several key events designed to engage participants and drive practical solutions for India’s development, such as:
- A fireside chat with Nita Ambani, offering insights into her vision for India’s global role.
- A Policy Hackathon in collaboration with the Indian School of Business and GDi Partners, focusing on urgent issues like climate change and financial inclusion in rural India, with winning teams set to receive USD 10,000 in prize money.
- A Startup Pitch Competition, providing an arena for Indian-origin entrepreneurs to present innovative solutions to the country’s challenges, with over USD 20,000 in prizes.
Harvard University’s enduring relationship with India continues to strengthen and flourish. Indian-origin leaders have become pivotal figures in shaping the academic and leadership landscape at Harvard, with individuals like Srikant Datar, Dean of Harvard Business School, and Rakesh Khurana, Dean of Harvard College, playing critical roles in the university’s success.
