KTR invited as keynote speaker to Oxford India Forum 2025

The forum, Europe’s largest India-focused event, will centre this year around the theme “Advanced Technologies for India’s Development.” It will gather students, academics, and industry leaders from around the world to discuss how innovative technologies can support sustainable growth in India.

Hyderabad: BRS working president and former Minister KT Rama Rao has been invited as the keynote speaker at the Oxford India Forum 2025, a prestigious event to be held at the University of Oxford on June 20 and 21.

The forum, the largest India-centric event in Europe, will focus this year on the theme “Advanced Technologies for India’s Development.” The event will bring together global students, academicians, and industry experts to explore how cutting-edge technology can drive sustainable progress in India.

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Siddharth Sethi, founder of the Oxford India Forum, said Rama Rao was specially invited to share his insights due to his impactful leadership and pioneering policy work in Telangana. “KT Rama Rao’s experiences in governance and his approach to tech-driven development will enrich the dialogue. His participation will inspire students and delegates to become active contributors to India’s growth journey,” he noted.

The former IT Minister is expected to outline India’s growth trajectory, with a special focus on Telangana’s innovation-led governance model. His address will delve into the State’s efforts in attracting global investments, implementing forward-thinking industrial policies, and leveraging technology to improve public services.

The conference aims to foster international cooperation in technology, research, and public policy by showcasing India’s potential and positioning it as a global innovation partner. According to organisers, Rama Rao’s presence will help highlight India’s emerging leadership role in tackling global challenges through technology.