The Hindu Huddle 2026 to bring together influential voices from across sectors

Two-day conclave to be attended by ministers, ambassadors, artistes and thought leaders

by e4m Staff
Published: Jun 4, 2026 3:10 PM | 3 min read

The Hindu Huddle 2026 to bring together influential voices from across sectors

The Hindu Huddle 2026 is set to take place on June 5-6 in Bengaluru, focusing on global challenges and opportunities through discussions involving influential figures from various sectors, including government, business, and academia.
The event aims to foster informed and solutions-oriented dialogue on topics such as governance, innovation, healthcare, and culture, featuring prominent speakers like Omar Abdullah, A Revanth Reddy, and various industry leaders.
The conclave is supported by several partners, including the Government of Telangana and various educational institutions, and aims to engage younger audiences through initiatives like The Hindu Huddle on Campus.
Livestreaming of the event will be available for both days, further extending its reach and commitment to rigorous debate and dialogue on pressing global issues.

As the world navigates a period of profound transformation marked by geopolitical shifts, technological disruption, economic uncertainty and social change, The Hindu Huddle 2026 will bring together some of the most influential voices from across sectors to explore the ideas, challenges and opportunities shaping the future.

The two-day conclave is planned for June 5 and 6 in Bengaluru, during which time the flagship platform for transformational ideas and insights from The Hindu will host Ministers, Ambassadors, policymakers, business leaders, artists, academics and public intellectuals in a series of conversations designed to go beyond headlines and examine the issues that matter most to India’s and the world’s progress.

The programme will feature discussions spanning global affairs, governance, business, innovation, healthcare, education, culture and the future of society, creating a space for dialogue that is informed, nuanced and solutions-oriented.

Commenting on this year's edition, Dr. Narayan Lakshman, Curator of The Hindu Huddle and Opinion Editor, The Hindu, said, “The Hindu Huddle has already made a name for itself over four previous editions. Presented year on year in a cosmopolitan city such as Bengaluru and exemplifying The Hindu’s contemporary spirit of journalistic inquiry, The Hindu Huddle is known for consistently bringing cutting-edge dialogues to our audiences, with experts from across the world engaging in fruitful conversations for change.”

Some of the prominent speakers for this edition of The Hindu Huddle are Omar Abdullah – Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, A Revanth Reddy – Chief Minister of Telangana, Dr K G Arunraj, Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Tamil Nadu, Dr Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Member of Parliament (DMK), Lok Sabha, Xu Feihong, Chinese Ambassador to India, Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jairam Ramesh – Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament (INC), Rajya Sabha, Manoj Bajpayee – Actor and Huma Qureshi – Actor.

Sundar Kondur, Chief Revenue Officer of The Hindu Group said, “The Hindu Huddle has established itself as one of India’s most influential platforms for meaningful dialogue and exchange of ideas. We are proud to bring together distinguished voices from across sectors to engage with the most pressing challenges and opportunities of our time.”

The Hindu Huddle 2026 is presented by Sami-Sabinsa Group. The event is co-powered by the Government of Telangana and is supported by Khaja Bandanawaz University as the In Association With Partner.

Associate Partners: Bank of Baroda, Larsen & Toubro, Apollo Hospitals, IIM Sirmaur, ICFAI Group, TAFE, Wizzmoni and Uttarkhand Government

Realty Partner: Casagrand; Luxury Car Partner: Toyota; University partner: Amity University; Education Partner: Harrow International School Bengaluru; State Partner: Meghalaya Tourism; TV partner: NDTV 24x7

Building on its commitment to engaging young minds, The Hindu Huddle on Campus has also connected with students at Khaja Bandanawaz University and Amity University ahead of the main event, extending the platform's culture of inquiry and debate to the next generation.

Day 1 livestreaming can be watched at https://newsth.live/THHDLSDO

and Day 2 at https://newsth.live/THHDLSDT.

The Hindu Huddle continues to serve as a platform for rigorous debate, informed dialogue and fresh perspectives, bringing together leaders and thinkers to help make sense of a rapidly changing world.