IIT Kharagpur will host the “Parliament of Enlightened Thoughts” on February 24, 2026, at its Research Park in Kolkata. Inspired by Chicago’s 1893 Parliament of Religions, the event will inaugurate Renaissance 2.0, bringing together global leaders from science, economics, spirituality, and governance to reimagine civilization through equity, regeneration, and shared purpose.
As part of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations, IIT Kharagpur is organizing a landmark global dialogue titled the “Parliament of Enlightened Thoughts”, in collaboration with The Boston Pledge. The initiative draws inspiration from the historic 1893 Chicago Parliament of Religions, where Swami Vivekananda placed India on the global stage.
The convergence will launch Renaissance 2.0, a movement to reimagine the future of civilization by fostering collaboration across disciplines and creating a moral and strategic framework for global cooperation.
Key Highlights
Event Date & Venue: February 24, 2026, IIT Kharagpur Research Park, Kolkata.
Theme: Renaissance 2.0 - reimagining civilization through equity, regeneration, and shared human purpose.
Plenary Sessions:
Reawakening the Spiritual Vector: Toward One Humanity
Rethinking Economic Constructs: Beyond Capitalism and Socialism
Guiding Technological Evolution: Science with Soul
Reimagining Education Toward Holistic Learning
Participants: Global leaders from science, economics, spirituality, governance, and the arts.
Historical Inspiration: Modeled after Chicago’s 1893 Parliament of Religions, which catalyzed Renaissance 1.0.
This initiative positions IIT Kharagpur as a thought leader, aiming to seed a new vision for civilization rooted in inclusivity and innovation.
Sources: Indian Express, IIT Kharagpur Renaissance 2.0 Brochure, IIT Kharagpur Official Announcement