Building Innovation in India

Despite a global economic downturn that has rippled across India, the country remains one of the world’s fastest growing economies, second only to China. India is also the planet’s second most populous nation, expected to overtake China by 2030.

The annual MIT-India Conference is a joint initiative of the MIT Schools of Science, Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Humanities and Social Sciences and Management. As a part of the broader MIT India Initiative, the conference aims to celebrate the existing partnerships between MIT and India, as well as discuss future collaborations between the two that could help accelerate innovation into the future.

The theme of the conference in October 2013 was Divided We Stand -- Exploring the Role of Dissonance in India’s Progress. Since its inception as one of the largest university-wide India conferences in the United States, the MIT-India Conference has drawn hundreds of attendees, including distinguished academics, professionals, and students. The purpose of this event is to facilitate a meaningful dialogue that offers insights into tackling the challenges and opportunities facing India. Speakers at previous conferences have included prominent Indian business leaders and cultural icons who have used the event as a global platform to articulate critical issues. In addition, the MIT-India Conference provides an opportunity for participants to interact with distinguished MIT researchers, entrepreneurs, and alumni.