Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Pune Public Policy Festival Returns for 3rd Edition
The Pune Public Policy Festival is happening again in 2026 for its third time.
It will take place on January 9th and 10th at the Gokhale Institute in Pune.
The festival will talk about how technology is changing our society and important topics like AI, money, and mental health.
Many important people will be there, like government officials, scientists, and business leaders.
They will discuss how to make good rules for technology and how it affects our lives.
It's a big event where smart people share their ideas to help India grow and stay competitive in the world.
The Pune Public Policy Festival (PPPF) returns for its third edition on January 9-10, 2026, at the Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics.
The theme for PPPF 2026 is 'Decoding Technology and Society,' focusing on India's technological landscape and its implications.
Key topics include AI governance, financial innovation, cultural IP, mental health in the AI age, and institutional resilience.
Notable speakers include Abhay Karandikar, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Ashish Dhawan, Vijay Gokhale, and Mayur Datar.
The festival will feature discussions on the impact of technology on various sectors, including financial services, mental health, and higher education.
- Who
- Senior policymakers, technologists, investors, and industry leaders
- What
- Pune Public Policy Festival (PPPF) 2026
- When
- January 9-10, 2026
- Where
- Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics, Pune
- Why
- To advance India’s policy conversation through rigorous, evidence-driven dialogue on technology and society
- Event Name
- Pune Public Policy Festival (PPPF)
- Edition
- 3rd
- Dates
- January 9-10, 2026
- Venue
- Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics
- Theme
- Decoding Technology and Society
- Key Topics
- AI governance, financial innovation, cultural IP, mental health in the AI age, institutional resilience
- Notable Speakers
- Abhay Karandikar, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Ashish Dhawan, Vijay Gokhale, Mayur Datar, Pranay Kotasthane, Dr. Aniruddha Malpani, Rishi Bal, Ninad Chhaya, Anchal Jajodia