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Designer Manish Malhotra to keynote Harvard India Conference
The live podcast keynote will be hosted by the founder of the South Asian Trailblazers.
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Staff Reporter - Fri, 30, Jan 2026
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Manish Malhotra / Courtesy: manishmalhotra.in
Prominent Indian designer Manish Malhotra will deliver the opening keynote at the upcoming Harvard India Conference in conversation with the South Asian Trailblazers Podcast.
The conversation hosted by South Asian Trailblazers founder Simi Shah will take place at Harvard Business School's main stage on Feb. 15.
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Organizers said the discussion will focus on Malhotra’s career and his role in positioning Indian fashion on the global stage.
Manish Malhotra has spent more than three decades shaping Indian fashion and costume design across cinema and luxury fashion. His brand, which completed 20 years, operates flagship boutiques in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Dubai.
Two years ago, Malhotra expanded into high jewelry, a segment that has since gained international visibility, with his creations appearing on global red carpets. His designs have been showcased at venues including the Philadelphia Museum and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and worn by international figures across film, music, and popular culture.
Simi Shah, a Harvard alumna and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, founded South Asian Trailblazers as a platform for conversations with South Asian leaders across culture, business, and media. The platform includes podcasting, community engagement, and advisory work focused on global storytelling and leadership.
The Harvard India Conference will take place at Harvard Business School, with close to 1,000 attendees registered. Tickets are available on their website.
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