Varanasi to host Aristotle-Confucius Symposium from November 2 to 4
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Adani Foundation Chairperson Dr Priti Adani are scheduled to address the event.
Varanasi will host the 'Aristotle-Confucius Symposium' 2026 from November 2 to 4, according to The Hawk. The event aims to foster civilizational dialogue across various philosophical traditions.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been invited to inaugurate the symposium and deliver a keynote address. He is expected to speak on Hinduism’s civilizational heritage and 'Sanatan Dharm'.
Adani Foundation Founder and Chairperson Dr Priti Adani is scheduled to deliver a speech at 9 a.m. on November 2. The symposium will bring together diverse wisdom traditions, institutions, and perspectives alongside artificial intelligence.
Officials stated that Varanasi was chosen because it is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a centre for Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The symposium seeks to explore traditions including Aristotelian, Confucian, Catholic, and Muslim.
The core conference will take place on November 2 and 3, featuring structured dialogues and sessions on global governance and peace. The event will integrate artificial intelligence to support cross-cultural engagement and language dialogue.
November 4 has been dedicated to cultural immersion and site visits. Participants will visit the Ganges ghats, temple complexes, and Sarnath to engage with the heritage of Varanasi.