- KEC 2025 will be held 3–5 October 2025 at Taj Palace, New Delhi
- Theme: “Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times”
- Global participation: 75 participants from 30+ countries
- Focus on AI, digital infrastructure, economic policy, legal reforms, and emerging technologies
- Includes high-level plenary, special sessions, and interactive networking
The Fourth edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) will be held from 3rd to 5th October 2025 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, under the theme “Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times.”
The conclave is by invitation only and brings together policymakers, economists, and global leaders to address India’s growth aspirations amid global uncertainty.
Key Highlights
- Inauguration: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, will inaugurate KEC 2025 on 3rd October.
- Closing Session: Union Minister for External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will reflect on India’s foreign and economic policy on 5th October.
- Special Sessions: Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, will chair a discussion on “Communications: Emerging Technologies” with AI and digital infrastructure experts.
- High-Level Plenary: Chaired by Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, evaluating global macroeconomic trends and financial governance reforms.
Global Participation
KEC 2025 will host 75 international participants from over 30 countries, addressing topics such as:
- Asia’s emergence as a global growth hub
- The evolving BRICS architecture
- Financial stability and industrial policy reforms
- Universal healthcare, youth employment, urbanisation, trade, and regional integration
- Emerging technologies’ risks and rewards
Notable Speakers Include:
- Mr. Jean-Claude Trichet, Honorary Governor, Banque de France
- Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
- Ms. Mari Elka Pangestu, Former Indonesian Minister of Trade
- Mr. Taro Kono, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party
- Mr. Bai Chong-En, Dean, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University
- Lord Karan Bilimoria, UK House of Lords
- Mr. Andres Velasco, Dean, School of Public Policy, LSE
- Lord Nicholas Stern, Professor of Economics, LSE
- Mr. Jean-Pierre Landau, Former Deputy Governor, Banque de France
- Legal experts: Mr. Larry Kramer and Mr. Harish Salve, in a session chaired by Shri Shaktikanta Das
Networking and Interactive Engagements
- The conclave features networking breaks, interactive sessions, and solution-focused panels, ensuring candid dialogue among participants.
- Topics blend immediate policy priorities with long-term global trends, enabling India to chart pathways to sustainable prosperity.
About KEC
Initiated in 2022 by the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) under Mr. N. K. Singh, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, KEC has emerged as a premier forum for global dialogue.
Past Editions:
- 2022 – “Redefining the Future”: Debates on technology, climate, fiscal policy; Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture by Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
- 2023 – “Navigating a World on Fire”: Conversations on MDB reform, climate finance, geopolitical turbulence.
- 2024 – “The Indian Era”: Sessions on green transitions, Asia’s rise, and multilateralism.
*Full deliberations from previous editions are available on the IEG website.
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