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AndPurpose Forum, Bengaluru 2025: A Gathering for Impact

The AndPurpose Forum in Bengaluru brought together 250+ changemakers from across social enterprises, global corporations, think tanks, philanthropies and leading investment firms to spark meaningful dialogue and action. The Forum became a space where ideas turned into collaborations and purpose-driven initiatives found new momentum.

Media Mentions

Highlights

July’25
Bengaluru

250

Attendees

15

Speakers

12

Innovations

Our Partners

Gold Sponsor

Network Partners

Investment Network Partners

Health & Sustainability Partners

Gifitng Partners

Media Partners

Event Partners

Social Innovation Exhibit Partners

Our Speakers

Dr. Sunder Raju
Chairman, Atria Group

Atria Power | ACT Broadband | Atria University | Atria Hospitality

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Aruna Newton

VP- Global Head – DEI & ESG Governance and Reporting

Jayanthi Raju Vadivelu 

Consulting Director, ERM

Gautam John

CEO, RNPF

Nalini Shekar

Co-Founder, Hasiru Dala

RCM Reddy

MD & CEO, Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd

Aiyappa Somayanda

Chief Business Officer, Brigade REAP

A B Chakravarthy

Co-CEO, Upaya Social Ventures

Wilma Rodrigues

CTO, Saahas Zero Waste

Akshatha Venkatesha

Inclusive Climate Action (ICA) City Advisor, Bengaluru, C40 Cities

Devansh Peshin

Regional Program Manager, Enviu

Nidhi Bhasin

CEO, Digital Green Trust

Shobha Venkataraman

Partner, Elevar Equity

Samhita R

Co-Founding CEO, Resilience AI

Andrew Almack

Founder & Group CEO, Plastics For Change

Gangadhar Kodandaram

Event Glimpses

Agenda in detail

Future-Proofing Business: Leveraging Authentic ESG Strategies to Navigate Emerging Risks and Opportunities

What does it take to fund impact at scale in the age of climate urgency? This session dives into innovative capital models—blended finance, catalytic CSR, and cross-sector coalitions—that are reshaping how we invest in people and planet. From just transitions for local livelihoods to climate-smart infrastructure and systemic change, experts explore how strategic financing can unlock long-term resilience, equity, and action beyond charity.

Bengaluru at 2°C - Reimagining Urban Futures: Sustainable Cities, Systems & Infrastructure

As cities grow and heat up, how can they lead the shift to regenerative living? This session explores bold ideas across the urban-rural continuum—from rooftop farms and zero-waste neighbourhoods to inclusive transit and cooling green infrastructure. With a systems lens, urbanists, planners, and innovators reimagine cities as engines of climate resilience, equity, and sustainable growth.

Tech And Purpose for a Regenerative Tomorrow

Can technology and finance work together to power systemic, lasting change? This session explores how purpose-driven innovation, backed by strategic capital, can accelerate a just, climate-smart future. From blended finance models and catalytic CSR to platforms that support local livelihoods, speakers unpack how tech, business, and community can align to fund regeneration at scale.

Purposeful Capital: Aligning Philanthropy, Impact & Venture for a Livable Future

How can philanthropy, impact funds, and venture capital align to finance bold social innovation, systemic change, and inclusive solutions for a more livable future?

Impact Conversations that Matter

Where Purpose Met Action

Attended By

Philanthropists Impact Investors Social Entrepreneurs CSR Leaders Civil Society leaders Foundations

Join India’s Leading Changemakers.

Be in the Room Where Magic Happens.

Who are Attending?

Impact Investors

Global Sustainable Brands

Foundations & Civil Societies

Philanthropy Leaders

CSR Leaders

Social Entrepreneurs & Impact Startups

Think Tanks & Policy Heads

Non Profit Leaders

Impact Incubators & Accelerators

THEMATIC AREAS

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Social Innovation Exhibit & Purpose Pitch

Showcasing & pitching solutions where ideas meet action to solve our world's unique problems through the lens of sustainability, impact, innovation, and action.

Art & Design for Change

Art And Design for change

We use the power of art & storytelling to educate, inform & engage the audience of our world’s growing problems.

Partner with
AndPurpose Forums

We partner with the world’s most purpose-led organisations, from global brands to major philanthropies and innovative start-ups.


AndPurpose Summit is the flapgship event for the Indian Impact community, where various AndPurpose Forums will converge to create the most significant Impact Summit in the global south, inviting thousands of changemakers.
This event will unite thousands of impact leaders, innovators, and changemakers from global corporations to NGOs and foundations across the region to discuss pressing social issues, share successful strategies, exhibit innovative solutions and collaborate on sustainable solutions.

Early Registrations for the Summit are Open Now. Learn more

Contact us

For Speakership Enquiries


Partha Sarathi Biswas

hello@andpurpose.world
+91-87772 93546