Priyanka Chopra to speak at Harvard's India Conference 2026
What's the story
Global actor and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be headlining the 23rd edition of the India Conference at Harvard University on February 14-15, 2026. The student-run conference will explore India's growing influence in global affairs. Other notable speakers include Dr. Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and author, and Amitav Acharya, a distinguished scholar in international relations.
Conference theme
'The India We Imagine' to dominate discussions
This year's conference, themed "The India We Imagine," will delve into the "values, complexities, and possibilities" that are shaping India's future. The event is expected to feature a diverse range of speakers from policy, business, academia, and culture. Chopra Jonas's fans have expressed their excitement about her participation in the conference on social media platforms.
Career update
Chopra Jonas's recent and upcoming projects
Chopra Jonas was recently seen in the Hollywood film Heads of State with Idris Elba and John Cena. She is now looking forward to her next project, The Bluff, an action thriller directed by Frank E Flowers. The movie also stars Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green, and Temuera Morrison. It will premiere on Prime Video on February 25.
Bollywood comeback
Chopra Jonas's return to Indian cinema
Chopra Jonas is also set to return to Indian cinema after almost a decade with SS Rajamouli's Varanasi. The film, an action-adventure starring Mahesh Babu in the lead role and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist, will see her play Mandakini in an action-packed avatar. Varanasi is currently under production and is expected to release around Sankranti 2027.