# HOPES International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium

- Dates: 20 August 2026 to 22 August 2026
- Location: Christ University, Bengaluru, India
- Organiser: CSPD | Centre for Studies in Population and Development
- Industry: EdTech

## About

This is an international conference and doctoral colloquium on health: organization, practice, and emerging strategies. It brings together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners for dialogue on health systems, equity, ageing, and care. Young researchers can present work and receive feedback.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://cspd.in/hopes-conference)
- [Agenda](https://cspd.in/connect-outreach-programmes)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Prof. Takashi Kurosaki, IER, Hitotsubashi University, Japan
- Jean-Paul Gaudilliere, Cermes, Paris
- Sebastien Lechevalier, EHESS, Paris
- Prof. Melissa Vasi, Deutsche Hochschule, Germany
- Prof. Florian Blaschke, Charite, Germany
- Prof. Norbert Meiners, Deutsche Hochschule, Germany
- Dr. Sowmya Swaminathan, World Health Organisation
- Prof. K Srinath Reddy, Public Health Foundation of India
- Prof. Wen-Hua Kuo, Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
- Dr. Yamamoto Asuka, Kyushu University
- Dr. Saradindu Bhaduri, JNU
- Dr. Ashish Singh, IIT Bombay
- Dr. Irudaya Rajan, IIMAD
- Dr. Pratap Mohanty, IIT Roorkee
- Dr. Unnikrishnan P TDU Bengaluru
- Dr. Angan Sengupta, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- Dr. Sreerupa, Institute of Social Studies Trust
- Prof. Mathew George, Central University of Kerala
- Dr. Projit Bihari Mukherji, Ashoka University
- Prof. Zakaria Siddiqui, Jamia Millia University

## Where to stay

- **JW Marriott**: 140 m from the venue
- **Villa Lavelle**: 490 m from the venue
- **Ibis**: 530 m from the venue, Rajaram Mohan Roy Road, Bengaluru, 560027
- **ITC Gardenia Royal**: 580 m from the venue, 1 Residency Road
- **Olive Richmond Circle**: 590 m from the venue
- **Ramanashree Richmond**: 650 m from the venue, 16 Rajaram Mohan Roy Road, Bengaluru, 560025
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ramanashree.com/richmond-raja-ram-mohan-roy-road/)
  - Phone: +91 98 8049 8844
- **Lavelle Mansion**: 660 m from the venue, 1 Lavelle Road, Bengaluru, 560001
- **Airlines**: 680 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/hopes-international-conference-and-doctoral-colloquium-bengaluru/