Agenda
India Philanthropy Forum, Mumbai
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS | 09:00 AM
Neera Nundy, Co-founder & Partner Dasra
Inaugural Address | 09:30 AM – 09:45 AM
Emerging Currents, Shaping Horizons
SPEAKERS
Keynote Address | 09:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Reading the Currents
SPEAKERS
Member,
Telangana Public Service Commission and Visiting Professor, Indian School of Business
Panel | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Legacy 2047: India’s Defining Philanthropy Moment
As private wealth institutionalizes, philanthropy is emerging as a vital bridge between intergenerational stewardship and long-term legacy. Marking the launch of the 16th India Philanthropy Report, this session convenes sector leaders to explore how private wealth can be harnessed as an engine for systemic change on the road to 2047.
SPEAKERS
Panel | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Pathfinders in Praxis: Role of Institutional Philanthropy in Uncertain Times
This session convenes leading philanthropic voices to explore ecosystem stewardship, cross-sector collaboration, and innovative funding models that drive resilient, equity-centered systems transformation in India. The conversation centers on the capacity and responsibility of institutional philanthropy in strengthening the development ecosystem.
SPEAKERS
Spotlight | 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Saahas
Rapid urbanization, climate stress, and shifting consumption are reshaping our horizons for cities and public systems. And in this moment, one truth is clear: when waste is pushed to “later”, it returns as crisis — on our streets, in our rivers, and in strained public budgets.. Through music, stories, and poetry, this session makes the case for solid waste management to be treated as essential infrastructure
SPEAKERS
Panel | 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Building the Beacon: Journey of Pride Fund India
With spotlight on the shifting landscape of LGBTQIA+ rights and action in India, founding patrons and grantee partners of the Pride Fund India, discuss what it takes to secure and strengthen queer futures by investing in enabling ecosystems and sustainable solutions.
SPEAKERS
Ramkali
Secretary,
Basera Samajik Sansthan
Lunch and networking | 12:15 – 01:15 pm
Panel | 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM
From AI Pilots to Public Infrastructure: Multi‑Stakeholder Stories for Development
Artificial intelligence is reshaping what’s possible in the social impact sector. This session showcases examples of how AI is being deployed by CSO leaders, innovators, practitioners, and funders in creative, resource-efficient, and mission-driven ways.
SPEAKERS
Spotlight | 02:00 PM – 02:15 PM
Grassroot Shillong
India’s Northeast is often framed as both picturesque and peripheral, but the real currents shaping the region are climate shocks communities face every day. Within them, a new horizon is emerging: women leading local responses with deep knowledge and resolve. This session demonstrates what effective, locally-led, strategically supported climate action can and should look like.
SPEAKERS
Panel | 02:15 PM – 02:45 PM
Big Bets, Bold Steps: Giving for India@2047
As India looks toward 2047, this session explores how philanthropy must match long-term national ambition with equally bold risk-taking – through multi-year, flexible capital, catalytic and venture-style investments, and partnerships that strengthen public systems.
SPEAKERS
Launch | 02:45 PM – 03:00 PM
Finding Our Place - The Work Within
The Finding Our Place series has always created space for reflection, centering the people shaping India’s development journey. In Series 3, The Work Within, the lens turns inward to mental health and emotional labour that so often sit beneath social change work. This is an invitation to have deeper conversation on care, well-being, and leadership.
Fireside Chat | 03:00 PM – 03:40 PM
Claiming the Horizon: Conversation with Sector Stalwarts
The participants will reflect on what it takes to remain rooted in purpose while staying bold, adaptive, and responsive to change. A discussion on leadership, longevity, and the discipline of hope.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Armida Fernandez
Founder & Chairperson,
SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action)
Closing Remarks | 03:40 PM – 03:45 PM
SPEAKERS
Shrutika Jadhav
Associate Director,
Dasra
Fireside Chat | 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Claiming the Horizon
The panel will broadly touch upon how family giving is a new emerging segment, and serves as an opportune moment to tap into this underleveraged segment for more effective gender giving. Focus will be on discussing what some of the enablers, barriers & philanthropic vehicles are to giving more effectively to gender.
- Safeena Hussain, Founder, Educate Girls
- Deval Sanghavi, Co-Founder, Dasra
- Dr Armida Fernandez, Founder & Chairperson, SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action)
High Tea & Networking | 03:45PM onwards
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