Fri Feb 21 15:01:22 UTC 2025: ## Harvard India Conference Explores India’s Global Rise
**Cambridge, MA** – The 2025 Harvard India Conference, held at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, concluded this week, bringing together nearly 1,000 attendees and over 100 delegates to discuss India’s economic trajectory and global influence. The two-day event, themed “From India to the World,” featured prominent authors, academics, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Key discussions centered on India’s potential to become a $30 trillion economy, the burgeoning Indian healthcare sector and its global aspirations, and the rise of Indian technology companies. Speakers included World Bank’s Somik Lall, entrepreneur Ritesh Malik, Pranav Pai of 3one4 Capital, fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, and Bharat Biotech’s Suchitra Ella, who participated in a widely attended fireside chat with NDTV’s Gaurie Dwivedi. Swiggy CEO Rohit Kapoor also shared insights into the Indian tech IPO landscape.
The conference highlighted the power of technology and innovation through a policy hackathon and startup pitch competition. A session focusing on the Global South and potential areas of cooperation featured Mukesh Aghi of USISPF, Ambassador Rahul Chhara, and Fatema Sumar. The event also explored the potential impact of geopolitical shifts on India’s future growth in sectors like space and technology.
The conference, the largest student-led conference in the US, underscored the immense potential and possibilities for India’s future on the world stage.
First Piper 