The RIGSS Dialogue
The RIGSS Dialogue is a platform for engagement with eminent and distinguished personalities from across the world on a wide range of topics. The Dialogue entails a 45-minute conversation between the Anchor and the Speaker followed by a 45-minute moderated Q&A session with the audience.
The RIGSS Dialogue is either held at the institute in Phuentsholing or in other places such as the capital. The Dialogue is advertised in advance through the institute’s website, mainstream media as well as on social media. The Dialogue is open to the public and anyone interested to attend can register online through the institute’s website. Seats are allotted on first-come-first-served basis, and entry is free.
| Sl. No. | Activity | Speaker | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 1st RIGSS Dialogue | Mr. Aamir Khan | Royal Banquet Hall, Thimphu | 19/10/2016 |
| 2 | 2nd RIGSS Dialogue | Prof. Ricardo Hausmann | Royal Banquet Hall, Thimphu | 19/12/2017 |
| 3 | 3rd RIGSS Dialogue | Professor Michael S. Strano | RIGSS, Phuentsholing | 10/10/2018 |
| 4 | 4th RIGSS Dialogue | Mr. Achim Steiner | RUB Convention Hall, Thimphu | 13/03/2019 |
| 5 | 5th RIGSS Dialogue | Mr. Koh Buck Song | RIGSS, Phuentsholing | 10/04/2019 |
| 6 | 6th RIGSS Dialogue | Professor Yuval Noah Harari | RUB Convention Hall, Thimphu | 04/04/2023 |
| 7 | 7th RIGSS Dialogue | Mr. Keith Ferrazzi | RUB Convention Hall, Thimphu | 19/12/2023 |
| 8 | 8th RIGSS Dialogue | His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa | RUB Convention Hall, Thimphu | 13/02/2024 |