Kolkata, 26 June 2025: A bold chapter in India’s healthcare journey began today as the curtain rose on HOPECON’25, the country’s most awaited multidisciplinary medical conference, at the prestigious ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata. Hosted by the Kolkata Nurture Foundation in collaboration with UNI Edu Health and Valmiki Healthcare, the event set an inspiring prelude to the main conference titled “The Complete Conference for Comprehensive Care”, scheduled from 27th to 29th June 2025.
Revolutionising Medical Education: UK-Inspired Academic Model Launched
A defining moment of the day was the announcement of a landmark new medical education initiative, inspired by a leading UK-based academic model. This visionary program aims to bring globally relevant, structured, and inclusive learning modules to Indian medical education — a move hailed as a major leap toward aligning Indian healthcare with international standards.
“This initiative is not just about education. It’s about transformation,” declared Dr. Payodhi Dhar, Founder of Kolkata Nurture Foundation and HOPECON President. “We are creating a universal platform that will shape the future of healthcare in India and beyond.”
Powerhouse of Medical Minds Leads the Charge
The event is being driven by a stellar team of medical leaders:
- Dr. Sukumar Mukherjee – Organising President, a legend in Indian medicine
- Dr. Payodhi Dhar – Visionary Founder & Conference President
- Dr. Apurba Kumar Mukherjee – Co-Founder & Organising Chairman
- Dr. Pradip Kumar Mitra – Managing Director & Convenor
- Dr. Gautam Saha – Organising Secretary
- Dr. Apurba Kumar Kundu and Dr. Rana Bhattacharjee – Scientific Chairpersons
The academic backbone is anchored by four key pillars:
Dr. Raja Dhar, Dr. Anjan Adhikari, Dr. Upal Sengupta, and Dr. Soumitra Ghosh, with support from eminent specialists across cardiology, haematology, oncology, nephrology, geriatrics, psychiatry, and more.
Unmatched Scope: 800+ Speakers, 350+ Topics, 37+ Disciplines
HOPECON’25 is not just a medical conference—it’s a knowledge revolution. Covering more than 37 medical disciplines, including:
- Cardiology, Diabetes, Nephrology, Mental Health, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Urology, Pediatrics, Radiology, Women’s Health, Oral Health, Nutrition, Nuclear Medicine, and Public Health,
the conference will also explore cutting-edge frontiers such as: - AI in Healthcare, Climate Change, Medico-legal Issues, Burnout, Medical Journalism, Insurance Challenges, and Medical Entrepreneurship.
More than 800+ resource persons and 350+ critical topics will ensure every aspect of modern medicine is examined with depth and innovation.
Patient-Centric Vision, Global Standards
“This may be the only conference that truly brings bedside learning to the boardroom,” said Dr. Sukumar Mukherjee. “From innovation to policy, we are equipping every healthcare professional for a future-ready system. HOPECON is the beginning of a broader revolution.”
Interactive workshops, debates, panel discussions, and leadership sessions are designed to foster practical skill-building and deep collaboration among participants. Experts from across India and abroad will deliver insights to help shape the next decade of healthcare.
Uniting Healthcare Leaders for a Healthier India
With its unwavering commitment to accessibility, affordability, and awareness, HOPECON’25 is set to unite doctors, educators, policymakers, service providers, and industry leaders on a single platform — pushing forward the boundaries of healthcare innovation and policy transformation across India.
