The Office of International Relations, IIT Bombay participated in the HSE University St. Petersburg International Partners’ Week (IPW) 2026, held during 18th-22nd May, 2026, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to strengthen international partnerships and explore new avenues for academic and research collaboration. The flagship event brought together more than 100 delegates from over 45 universities across 20 countries, providing a vibrant platform for global academic dialogue, internationalization, academic mobility, artificial intelligence and emerging models of university collaboration. The programme featured panel discussions, lectures, workshops, networking sessions and a student fair, fostering meaningful engagement among institutions worldwide.

IIT Bombay was represented by Prof. Sudarshan Kumar, Dean (International Relations); Prof. Nagendra Kumar, Department of Aerospace Engineering; Prof. Avradeep Pal, Department of Physics and members of the Office of International Relations.

HSE University is one of IIT Bombay’s key strategic partners, with several collaborative initiatives currently underway, including student mobility, academic exchange, and research collaborations. Notably, the Department of Physics at IIT Bombay and HSE University are actively engaged in collaborative research activities. Participation in IPW 2026 provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships, explore new avenues for cooperation, and further advance IIT Bombay’s global engagement efforts.