Overview

• KEC 2025 runs October 3–5 at the Taj Palace, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar scheduled to close the proceedings on October 5.
• This year’s theme is “Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times,” with 75 international participants representing over 30 countries.
• A culminating plenary on global macroeconomic prudence will be chaired by Dr P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.
• A special luncheon session on communications and emerging technologies will be led by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia with experts on AI and digital infrastructure.
• Program highlights include Jean-Claude Trichet in conversation with RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, alongside participants such as Mari Elka Pangestu, Taro Kono, Bai Chong-En, Lord Karan Bilimoria, Andres Velasco, Lord Nick Stern, Jean-Pierre Landau, Larry Kramer and Harish Salve.