New Delhi is set to host the 21st edition of the India Today Conclave on March 15-16, 2024, themed ‘Brand Bharat: An Assertive Nation in an Uncertain World.’ Against the backdrop of global challenges, the conclave aims to showcase India’s dynamic evolution, highlighting its resilience and leadership in the face of significant disruptions, including the 2008 financial crisis and the recent COVID-19 pandemic.

Focusing on the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family), Bharat has consistently demonstrated its commitment to global well-being while navigating its own challenges. The post-pandemic world, entangled in ongoing conflicts, witnesses Bharat confidently upholding its values and interests in the emerging world order.

From battling the COVID-19 pandemic to playing a pivotal role on the global stage, Bharat has positioned itself as a nation ready to lead for the greater good without compromising its convictions. The 21st edition of the India Today Conclave will feature discussions exploring India’s ascent to the forefront of geopolitics and business, examining its political stability and vibrant societal dynamics.

Distinguished speakers at the conclave include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Sadhguru – Founder Isha Foundation, Egyptian Comedian & TV Host Bassem Youssef, and others. The lineup also includes figures from the entertainment industry, such as Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Orhan Awatramani (Orry), providing insights into the nation’s future trajectory.

The India Today Conclave 2024 is poised to be a pivotal moment, shaping the narrative of Brand Bharat. Bringing together influential minds from politics, business, sports, and entertainment, the event aims to illuminate India’s role on the global stage and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the nation’s trajectory.

Enclosed is the speakers list:
· Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
· Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs
· S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India
· Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs
· DK Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister, Karnataka
· Akshay Kumar | Actor
· Alex Ellis | British High Commissioner to India
· Amitabh Tiwari | Political Strategist, Election Analyst and Researcher
· Anahat Singh | Squash Player
· Arun Yogiraj | Sculptor, Artist
· Arvind Subramanian | Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics; Former Chief Economic Adviser, Government of India
· Baryl Vanneihsangi | MLA, Mizoram
· Bassem Youssef | Egyptian Comedian, TV Host
· Bjarke Bundgaard Ingels | Danish Architect, Funder and Creative Partner, Bjarke Ingels Group
· Børge Brende | President, World Economic Forum
· Deepender Singh Hooda | Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), INC
· Dhruv Jurel | Indian Cricketer
· Eric Garcetti | Ambassador of the United States of America to India
· Florina Gogoi | Winner, Super Dancer
· G.V.L. Narasimha Rao |Member of Rajya Sabha, BJP
· General Anil Chauhan, PVSM | Chief of Defence Staff
· Keshav Reddy | Founder, Equal
· Mohan Yadav | Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh
· Moran Cerf | Professor of Neuroscience and Business
· N. R. Narayana Murthy | Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Infosys
· Nirupama Rao | Former Foreign Secretary of India
· Omar Abdullah | Former Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir
· Orry aka Orhan Awatramani | Internet Star
· Philip Green OAM | Australia’s High Commissioner to India and Ambassador to Bhutan
· Pradeep Gupta | Chairman & Managing Director, AxisMyIndia
· Praveen Chakravarthy | Chairman, Professionals’ Wing and Data Analytics, Congress
· Jim Rogers | Founder, Rogers International Commodity Index; Author
· Rudra Chaudhuri | Director of Carnegie India and Senior Lecturer at King’s College London
· Sachin Pilot | MLA; AICC General Secretary, Chhattisgarh
· Sadhguru | Founder, Isha Foundation
· Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Actor
· Samir Saran | President, Observer Research Foundation
· Sarfaraz Khan | Indian Cricketer
· Shamika Ravi | Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Secretary to Government of India
· Shashwat Goenka | Vice Chairman, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group
· Sudha Murty | Author, Philanthropist, and Chairperson of the Murty Trust
· Sushmita Dev | Member & National Spokesperson, All India Trinamool Congress
· Tiger Shroff | Actor
· Tripurdaman Singh | Historian, Author
· Yashwant Deshmukh | Founder-Director, C-Voter
· Sagarika Ghose | Member of Parliament Elect Rajya Sabha (TMC), Author, Columnist (speaking for the motion in the debate panel)
· Dr Shama Mohamed | National Spokesperson, Indian National Congress (speaking for the motion in the debate panel)
· Shehzad Poonawalla | National Spokesperson, BJP (speaking against the motion in the debate panel)
· Hindol Sengupta | Historian, Author (speaking against the motion in the debate panel)
· Shehla Rashid | Human Rights Activist (speaking against the motion in the debate panel)
· Swapan Dasgupta | Former Member of Parliament, Author (jury in the debate panel)
· Deepak Verma | President, The Debating Society of India (jury in the debate panel)