Indian Navy to Host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 in Delhi Focusing on Science and Technology

Key facts

• The Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026 in Delhi from November 3 to 5.
• The 2026 edition of the IPRD is centered on the theme 'Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific'.
• The dialogue will bring together experts from 18 countries across the Indo-Pacific.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to deliver the commemorative address on the first day of the event.
• The IPRD is organized in association with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF).
• The event seeks to translate the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) framework into actionable proposals under India's MAHASAGAR vision.
• The conference will include five professional thematic sessions covering areas such as Oceanographic Science and Climate Resilience and Transformative Maritime Technologies.