HIMALAYA CALLING 2026

Global Summit

From Innovation to Impact

15 - 16 October 2026 | UPES, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

About Himalaya Calling

The Himalayan region is facing unprecedented challenges arising from climate change, environmental degradation, natural disasters, water scarcity, declining agricultural productivity, biodiversity loss, energy poverty, and limited access to healthcare and digital services. These challenges not only threaten fragile mountain ecosystems but also affect the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people living in the region. While the challenges are significant, they also present opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven solutions. The Himalayas require a new generation of innovators, startups, researchers, social enterprises, NGOs, and policymakers who can transform local problems into scalable and sustainable solutions.

Recognizing this need, the Himalayan Institute for Learning and Leadership (HILL), UPES is organizing Himalaya Calling 2026, a conference-cum-innovation platform that will bring together experts, entrepreneurs, startups, investors, researchers, government agencies, NGOs, and young innovators to identify critical Himalayan challenges and develop solution-oriented pathways for sustainable development.

Why you should join

Startups and entrepreneurs

A stage for your solution, direct access to mentors, investors and agencies, and entry into the Himalayan Innovation and Startup Network.

Researchers and academics

Startups and entrepreneurs

A room of people who can carry your findings into practice, new collaborations, and a route

from publication to deployment.

Investors and funders

Startups and entrepreneurs

Government and policymakers

Curated access to early stage solutions built for mountain conditions, and the institutions that can validate them.

Government and policymakers

Industry and technology partners

Government and policymakers

Direct contact with technologies ready for pilots, and track outcome reports written as

recommendations you can act on.

NGOs and social enterprises

Industry and technology partners

Partners with technology and funding, and a platform to put community realities in front of

decision makers.

Industry and technology partners

Technology transfer opportunities, pilot sites, and talent that understands mountain

conditions.

SESSIONS OF HIMALAYA CALLING 2026

Climate Resilience and Disaster Technologies

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Water Security and Spring Rejuvenation

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Himalayan Bioeconomy and Natural Products

Climate Resilience and Disaster Technologies

Himalayan Bioeconomy and Natural Products

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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Renewable Energy for Remote Communities

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Renewable Energy for Remote Communities

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Digital Himalaya and AI for Development

Renewable Energy for Remote Communities

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SPEAKERS

HIMALAYA CALLING 2026

About Himalaya Calling

How We Support Innovators

Why you should join

Startups and entrepreneurs

Startups and entrepreneurs

Startups and entrepreneurs

Researchers and academics

Startups and entrepreneurs

Startups and entrepreneurs

Investors and funders

Startups and entrepreneurs

Government and policymakers

Government and policymakers

Industry and technology partners

Government and policymakers

NGOs and social enterprises

Industry and technology partners

Industry and technology partners

Industry and technology partners

Industry and technology partners

Industry and technology partners

SESSIONS OF HIMALAYA CALLING 2026

Climate Resilience and Disaster Technologies

Climate Resilience and Disaster Technologies

Climate Resilience and Disaster Technologies

Water Security and Spring Rejuvenation

Climate Resilience and Disaster Technologies

Climate Resilience and Disaster Technologies

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Himalayan Bioeconomy and Natural Products

Climate Resilience and Disaster Technologies

Himalayan Bioeconomy and Natural Products

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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Renewable Energy for Remote Communities

Himalayan Bioeconomy and Natural Products

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Renewable Energy for Remote Communities

Renewable Energy for Remote Communities

Renewable Energy for Remote Communities

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Digital Himalaya and AI for Development

Renewable Energy for Remote Communities

Renewable Energy for Remote Communities

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Exhibit Your Product

SPEAKERS

Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi, Environmentalist, "Padma Bhushan Awardee".

Dr. Prem Chand Sharma, Organic Farming in Himalayas, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi, Environmentalist, "Padma Bhushan Awardee".

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Dr. Prem Chand Sharma, Organic Farming in Himalayas, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi, Environmentalist, "Padma Bhushan Awardee".

Dr. Prem Chand Sharma, Organic Farming in Himalayas, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Prem Chand Sharma, Organic Farming in Himalayas, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Prem Chand Sharma, Organic Farming in Himalayas, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Prof. G.P. Talwar, "Padma Bhushan Awardee".

Dr. Prem Chand Sharma, Organic Farming in Himalayas, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Prem Chand Sharma, Organic Farming in Himalayas, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Ram Sharma, President, UPES.

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Sunil Rai, Vice Chancellor, UPES.

Dr. Sunil Rai, Vice Chancellor, UPES.

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Sunil Rai, Vice Chancellor, UPES.

Prof. Vikram C. Thakur, Himalayan Geology "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Shri Kalyan Singh Rawat, Environmentalist, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary.

Shri Vijay Sharma, Miniature Artist and Art Historian, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Shri Vijay Sharma, Miniature Artist and Art Historian, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary.

Shri Vijay Sharma, Miniature Artist and Art Historian, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary.

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary.