Brandeis International Business School

The Samuel Lemberg Building, Brandeis

The Brandeis-India Forum

Shaping Tomorrow Together

India is not just growing—it’s shaping. From biotech breakthroughs and fintech revolutions to tech-led grassroots change, the country’s influence now reaches far beyond its borders. But behind the numbers and noise lies a deeper story: one of resilience, reinvention, and radical ideas rooted in community.

This year’s Brandeis-India Forum is about exploring that story—how India’s thinkers, builders, and changemakers are reimagining what progress looks like in a world that’s anything but predictable. We’ll dig into the big stuff—innovation, global markets, public policy—but we’ll also hold space for the personal: how identity, values, and culture shape the work we do.

With panels, performances, and powerful voices from across sectors, we’re creating a space that’s part dialogue, part reflection, and all collaboration. Whether it's tech or theatre, data or diplomacy—this is where we explore how India’s journey can spark smarter, more human futures for all of us.

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Brandeis Festival of Indian Performing Arts

Two days. One vision. Countless voices shaping tomorrow.

Join us for a lineup of conversations that go beyond the buzzwords—where founders, policy shapers, creatives, and scientists from India come together to explore ideas that are bold, urgent, and rooted in real impact.

 From sharp keynotes and no-fluff panels to workshops that actually teach you something, the Brandeis-India Forum dives into everything from biotech breakthroughs and fintech futures to culture, identity, and innovation.

 Choose your day to explore what matters — and be part of the dialogue shaping the future we all share.

September 6

Day 1 — Saturday, September 6, 2025

A full day of bold keynotes, inspiring panels, live music, and powerful performances exploring how India’s ideas and stories are shaping the future..

September 7

Day 2 — Sunday, September 7, 2025

From thought-provoking sessions to an evening of theater and debate, Day 2 blends dialogue, creativity and community to close the forum with impact and imagination.

Our Speakers

Indra Nooyi

Indra Nooyi

BOD Amazon, Former-CEO Pepsico

Niraj Shah

Niraj Shah

CEO, Wayfair

Vembu Vaidyanathan

Vembu Vaidyanathan

CEO, IDFC Bank

 Aneel Bhusri

Aneel Bhusri

CEO, Workday

Contact Us

For sponsorship and other queries, write to us at indiainitiativebrandeis@gmail.com