In a historic development, India will host the prestigious Nobel Prize Dialogue for the first time in November 2025, marking a significant step in the nation’s global intellectual and scientific engagement. The event is being held through an exclusive partnership between Nobel Prize Outreach and Tata Trusts, one of Asia’s oldest and most respected philanthropic institutions.
Scheduled to take place in Bengaluru and Mumbai, the event will bring together Nobel laureates, global thought leaders, scientists, and policy-makers to deliberate on the central theme: “The Future We Want.”
The dialogues will explore how investment in knowledge, creativity, and youth can shape a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable world. Drawing upon India’s rich intellectual heritage and its growing influence on the world stage, the sessions will emphasize the importance of shared values, evidence-based policy, and innovation for societal progress.
Among the confirmed participants are:
David MacMillan, 2021 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
James Robinson, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economics
They will be joined by leading voices from science, industry, governance, and education.
Organisers aim to ignite public discourse and inspire young minds through open conversations and collaborative sessions. The event seeks to strengthen the interface between science and society, encouraging a deeper understanding of the transformative power of ideas.
“Nobel Prize Dialogue India 2025 will be a platform for optimism, knowledge, and shared purpose,” said a spokesperson for the Nobel Prize Outreach. “We look forward to engaging with India’s brilliant thinkers and its youth, who are central to building the future we all envision.”
Founded in 1892, Tata Trusts have long championed systemic and sustainable development across sectors such as healthcare, education, nutrition, water, sanitation, and livelihoods. Guided by Jamsetji Tata’s vision, the Trusts combine grassroots initiatives with policy advocacy to create resilient and inclusive communities.
