PEOPLE, PLANET

ANDPURPOSE

🌍 AndPurpose Forums bring together changemakers across cities, igniting collective imagination to build a just and sustainable India.

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As India lays the foundation for a $10 trillion economy, the AndPurpose Forum, Mumbai 2025 will spotlight sustainability and impact from the lens of the Global South — led by innovation, collaboration, and equity.

SPEAKERS

Shloka Nath

CEO, India Climate Collaborative

Ajay Menon

Senior Practice Lead, TechnoServe India

Nidhi Pant

Co-Founder, S4S Technologies

Purvi Bhavsar

Co Founder & Managing Director- Pahal Financial services

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New Delhi (Mar’25) Bengaluru (Jul’25)

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FOR PEOPLE & **THE planet —**

Where 350+ changemakers from startups, non-profits, investment firms, government, philanthropies, global corporations unite to solve world’s most pressing challenges.

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What You’ll Experience at AndPurpose Forums, Mumbai

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Discover how startups are building sustainable solutions for India and beyond.

How circular design, climate resilience, and green innovation are opening up multi-billion-dollar markets across fashion, energy, and urban development?

What kind of alignment do policymakers and investors need to make sustainability responsible and inclusive?

Connect with 350+ leaders from corporates, nonprofits, philanthropies, and investors driving India’s $150B+ sustainability and impact ecosystem.

KEY THEMATIC AREAS

With Action Comes Hope

AndPurpose Forums blend social innovation, art, and storytelling to move conversations into action. Each forum is designed to spark collaboration, showcase solutions, and inspire change through art & storytelling. By uniting changemakers and innovators, we create spaces where purpose drives progress and ideas transform into lasting impact.

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KEY CONVERSATIONS —

From circular fashion and climate resilience for coastal regions, to finance as a force for good and gender & inclusion, the Forum is designed to spark partnerships and ideas that balance people, planet, and profit.

WHAT AWAITS YOU AT THE ANDPURPOSE forums —

In-depth Conversations: Knowledge Sessions, Fireside Chats, Keynote Sessions

Social Innovation Showcases with solutions from Startups and Non-profits

Make Connections: Meet Industry Leaders, Investors, Think Tanks, Corporates & Policymakers

Purpose Pitch: Hear from top startups pitching their solutions for a better world in front of an audience full of investors,CSR & ESG leaders

Art & Purpose: Experience how art and storytelling can change behaviours & drive change

Keynote Sessions: Learn from industry leaders and pioneers shaping a better world

Circular Chic – Fashion, Film & Waste

Beyond trends and fast cycles — discussions on circular design, mindful consumption, biomaterials, heritage handlooms and creating fashion that respects people and the planet.

Allyship in Action, DEI as Strategy – The Inclusive Future of Work

Conversations on building truly inclusive spaces – where gender equity and representation are not mere checkboxes, but integral to culture and leadership that shape businesses for tomorrow.

Water, Waste & Weather: Reimagining Resilience for Coastal Futures

Conversations on how communities can prepare for rising climate risks, from adaptive planning to resilient infrastructure, strengthening societies now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Sustainable Finance: Reimagining Mumbai as the Capital of Impact

Exploring how finance can go beyond profits – through impact investing, sustainable capital flows, philanthropic capital and embedding responsibility into growth.

Feedback from Past Attendees

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”The AndPurpose Forum was a great mix of real conversations, insights, and actual action. Every session felt relevant, not just theoretical talk, and it was refreshing to hear from people genuinely working on solutions. Loved the energy -especially the creative sessions and networking opportunities.
Jharna SahaCo-Founder, Enlog

”It was a very well-curated Forum, with industry leaders participating, and their candid insights were really impactful. The sessions were impactful and very well planned as well.
Ramneek BhatiaChief Catalyst, Habitat India

”"It was a great event. As expected even bigger and better than Delhi Forum. The very concept of getting only people who are concerned with the cause of Socio-economic and environmental impact, makes it very different from any other event. Looking forward to the Mumbai event.
Madhukar SwayambhuCo-Founder, Vaidic Srijan

”This forum and people in this room established that impact creation can be viable and economical and lead to the growth of the society rather than being looked at as simple charity.
Aishwarya LahariyaFounder, Jiwya

”AndPurpose Impact Forum was a thought-provoking platform for insightful discussions on climate crisis, pollution, CSR, and impact finance, driving meaningful dialogue for a sustainable future. Congratulations to the whole AndPurpose team for a delightful experience!
Nishant AggarwalAdvisor, Surya Foundation

”Grateful to have been part.
A big thanks to AndPurpose for curating such a fantastic experience — the lineup of speakers was nothing short of inspiring. Their insights gave me a fresh perspective and a deeper understanding of where things are headed in this space. It was energizing, eye-opening, and a great platform to connect with like-minded changemakers.
Rajiv NairFounder, Vaikuntham Advisory

”Wholehearted Gratitude to Miss.Aish, for her great assistance since before two months of the event, leading to a splendid day for RubiscoBlack at the forum. Kamna ji, Aish ji and AndPurpose team have both Pavithra's and my sincere gratitude! 🙏🤝
TapanFounder, Rubisco Black

”Ploxi was launched at the AndPurpose Forum and we couldn't have been more happy with the outcome. We were welcomed by the team and given a platform to showcase our work. The turnout at the event was quite impressive, with dignitaries from MNCs to large Indian conglomerates in the sustainability and impact space. Ploxi secured partnerships, opportunities to access capital as well as knowledge regarding nature based solutions.
Dhwani SunkuFounder, Ploxi Consult

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