The Hindu Huddle 2026 updates: experts to speak at conclave on day 1

The Hindu Conclave will be inaugurated by the host Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and will present the government’s views on vital policies in the presence of other Ministers from across the country. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will also speak at the event.

This edition will bring together leading Indian and global voices to discuss some of today’s most pressing issues, including the role of regional parties in strengthening India’s democracy, diplomacy in times of conflict, women’s representation in Parliament, the role of India and China in shaping a new global order, balancing ecological restoration and development, the use of chatbots in mental health, the impact of OTT platforms on acting careers and the future of work.