INDIAN NAVY TO HOST INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2026 TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ACADEMIC COOPERATION

The Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 (IPRD-2026) at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from 03-05 November 2026 to explore science, technology, and academic cooperation.

• The event is organized by the Indian Navy in association with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF).
• The theme focuses on Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
• The conference will feature five professional thematic sessions and two special sessions.
• Minister of Defence Shri Rajnath Singh will deliver the Commemorative Address.
• Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh will deliver a special address.
• Participants from 18 countries across the Indo-Pacific will attend the conference.