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

The Indian Navy is hosting the 2026 edition of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD-2026) in New Delhi from November 3 to 5, 2026, in association with its knowledge partner, the National Maritime Foundation. Centred on the theme 'Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific,' the conference brings together experts from 18 countries. It aligns with India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and the MAHASAGAR vision, aiming to translate broad cooperative frameworks into actionable proposals. The three-day event features five thematic sessions covering academic networks, maritime situational awareness, oceanographic science, ocean governance, and transformative maritime technologies.