Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026

About Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026

• Indo-Pacific regional dialogue 2026 is an apex level international annual conference of the Indian Navy.
• Organised by: It is being organized by the Indian Navy in association with its knowledge partner, the National Maritime Foundation (NMF).
• Location: It is being held at New Delhi from November 3 to 5, 2026.
• Theme: The theme is Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
• Participating Countries: 18 countries will be participating in the dialogue.
• It will bring together maritime experts, scientists, policymakers and naval representatives to discuss regional cooperation.
• Focus: The main focus is on maritime security, scientific research, technological development, and regional cooperation among Indo-Pacific countries.
  • The dialogue will examine how regional partners can strengthen cooperation in these areas, including through joint research, technology development and greater access to scientific data.
• Features:
  • The programme will feature five professional sessions covering academic networks and human capital development; maritime situational awareness and the protection of critical maritime infrastructure; oceanographic science and climate resilience; collaborative approaches to ocean governance and maritime resilience; and emerging maritime technologies and their dual-use implications.

About Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD)

• The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue is an apex annual international conference.
• Organised by: It is organised by the Indian Navy. 
• Frequency: It is convened annually. 
• It provides a platform for discussions on important maritime issues affecting the Indo-Pacific region.
• The conference brings together experts from different countries to discuss common challenges and develop practical solutions.