Manthan Samvaad 2026 - Our best speakers yet
Manthan Samvaad 2026 is on October 11th, Sunday.
NOT on Oct 2nd.
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the finest minds will come together to deliver talks on things that matter. Manthan Samvaad has been a festival of thoughts and ideas since 2013.
This year's edition promises to be both exciting and stimulating. Do not miss it.
TV Journalist; Host, The Interview
Founder & Convenor, Cockroach Janata Party
Co-convenor, Cockroach Janata Party
Comedian and political satirist
Founder Director, Internet Freedom Foundation “Digitisation for Ignorance”
Professor of South Asian History, University of Delhi “Why Study the Mughal Empire? Reflections on its Political Culture and Legacy”
Advocate, Supreme Court of India “Thinking Through Hate Speech: Between Freedom and Violence”
Hosts, Brothers in Music: The AR Rahman Edition
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About Manthan
Manthan is a forum to promote public discourse. It aims to promote vibrant, meaningful, intelligent conversations in many ways. It is one-of-its-kind initiative in the country which aims to engage citizens from all walks of life.
In 20 years, since 2005, it has hosted 400+ talks by Thought Leaders from across the world, on the widest variety of subjects. Countless debates happen daily on all kinds of issues. Manthan is apolitical, non-partisan, and a voluntary initiative. It has over 60,000 member
All events of Manthan, including Manthan Samvaad, are free to participate by anyone without payment of any kind. Manthan does not charge a membership fee.
For details, please see www.manthanindia.com
Previous Speakers
Manthan Samvaad Speakers from Previous Years
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WHAT OUR SPEAKERS SAY
DR PM BHARGAVA
Manthan, I believe, is one of the finest civil society organizations which we probably have anywhere in the country.
PRAMATH RAJ SINHA
Manthan is a distinctive and impressive platform. I have not come across anything like this in India. It is quite unbelievable that Manthan has built such a following and sustained it. I hope Manthan becomes a movement across our country.
JOSY JOSEPH
What an event! And what a privilege!
NITIN PAI
What a great experience Manthan Samvaad was! This event puts many of the New Delhi ' conclaves' to 'shame'.