Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a keynote address on Saturday, marking a significant moment at the ongoing Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025. The minister engaged in a conversation with R Sukumar, the Editor-in-Chief of Hindustan Times, during the prestigious event's 23rd edition.
Star-Studded Lineup for Leadership Summit
The summit, which is one of the flagship events of the Hindustan Times Group, boasts an impressive roster of speakers for its 6 December schedule. The list includes a powerful mix of Indian political leadership, judiciary, business magnates, sports personalities, and international thought leaders.
Prominent figures set to address the gathering include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. From the corporate world, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Airtel, will share his insights. The political spectrum is further represented by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
A Confluence of Ideas on 'Transforming Tomorrow'
The overarching theme for this year's summit is "Transforming Tomorrow". This theme is designed to encapsulate the current global spirit focused on innovation, building resilience, and the continuous process of reinvention across sectors.
The event extends beyond politics and business, featuring celebrated individuals from sports and entertainment. The Indian women's cricket team coach Amol Muzumdar and cricketer Deepti Sharma will represent the sporting arena. From the world of cinema, actors Aamir Khan and Hugh Grant are slated to participate.
Adding an international and academic perspective to the discussions are experts like Professor James K. Galbraith, Michael Kugelman, and Kate Sullivan de Estrada. The technology frontier will be represented by Pushmeet Kohli, an executive from Google DeepMind.
A Platform for Shaping the Future
The Hindustan Times Leadership Summit has established itself as a premier platform for meaningful dialogue on issues that shape India and the world. The 2025 edition, with its diverse and high-powered speaker list, promises to generate crucial conversations on governance, economic policy, technology, and societal change.
The participation of leaders from such varied fields under the banner of "Transforming Tomorrow" highlights the interdisciplinary approach needed to tackle future challenges. The insights shared by Finance Minister Sitharaman and the subsequent speakers are expected to provide valuable direction for policy and thought in the coming years.
