The India Today Conclave, the flagship ideas exchange platform of the India Today Group, is set to make its return to Mumbai with its 2025 edition on September 25 and 26.

The two-day event will be bringing under one roof a stellar line-up of speakers from politics, business, science, technology, global affairs, arts, cinema and sports, the media house said.

Launched in 2002, the India Today Conclave has over the years cemented its place as one of the country’s most influential forums for thought leadership, known for sparking debate and dialogue on pressing issues shaping India and the world. The upcoming Mumbai edition promises to carry forward this legacy with a diverse range of conversations featuring leaders, visionaries, and changemakers who are redefining India’s future.

Among the distinguished speakers this year are Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India; Lt. Gen. Rajesh Pant, Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, PMO and astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. Cultural icons and film personalities, including Rani Mukerji, Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Rohit Saraf and Sanya Malhotra, will also take part, alongside leading entrepreneurs, economists, diplomats and innovators.

The conclave will also see participation from prominent global voices such as Kamel Z. Galal, Ambassador of Egypt to India; Hassan Mohseni Fard, Consul General of Iran to Mumbai; Aleksandr Fursov, Acting Consul General of Russia in Mumbai and Walter C. Ladwig III, Associate Professor at King’s College London. Adding further depth will be contributions from economists like Dr. Sajjid Z. Chinoy (JP Morgan), Dr. Samiran Chakraborty (Citibank) and Tanvee Gupta Jain (UB), as well as industry leaders like Ashish Chauhan, CEO of NSE, and Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder of Fractal.

With a star-studded list of speakers ranging from political leaders such as Aaditya Thackeray, Rohit Pawar and Ashish Shelar to global diplomats, policy thinkers, and cultural figures like Ekta Kapoor and Kiran Rao, this year’s conclave promises to offer a transformative platform for exchanging ideas. Sessions will delve into national challenges, global alignments, technological breakthroughs, economic pathways, and cultural narratives shaping India in 2025 and beyond.