Rudd will speak on 'China's leadership transition and the future of a rising power', Sanjaya Baru, IISS Director (Geo Economics and Strategy), said in statement.
The former Australian premier is known for his expertise in Chinese politics.
The IISC Oberoi Lecture has been launched jointly by the IISS, a global strategic affairs think-tank, and the Oberoi group.
The first IISC Oberoi Lecture on 'The Euro and the future of Europe' was delivered by Klaus Regling, CEO, European Financial Stability Facility.