Agenda
Please note that we have a fixed seating capacity and therefore request you to come early to reserve your seat. In case we reach full capacity, we may need to close attendance. Registrations for plenary sessions begins at 9:30 AM outside Biddle Room. Participation in the morning or evening closed door session is as per separate email confirmation. If you need any information on those sessions write to us at [email protected].
Collaborative Philanthropy in Global South: Learnings and Way Forward
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Invite only - Closed Door | President’s Room
The session will aim to facilitate a conversation on collaborative action in the Global South, based on Bridgespan India’s soon to be published research on this topic. Bridgespan’s global research published in 2021 as well as in India in 2020. It will include a short presentation on key findings, followed by an open discussion with session attendees on collaborative action.
Registration for this session is as per separate email confirmation.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Invite only - Closed Door | President’s Room
The session will aim to facilitate a conversation on collaborative action in the Global South, based on Bridgespan India’s soon to be published research on this topic. Bridgespan’s global research published in 2021 as well as in India in 2020. It will include a short presentation on key findings, followed by an open discussion with session attendees on collaborative action.
Registration for this session is as per separate email confirmation.
Opening Address
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Biddle Room
Speakers: Deval Sanghavi, Dasra and Tarun Jotwani, Dasra
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Biddle Room
Speakers: Deval Sanghavi, Dasra and Tarun Jotwani, Dasra
Local Insights, Global Impact: Leveraging Collaboratives for Change
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Plenary | Biddle Room
This practitioner-led session will outline Asia’s most salient challenges, spotlighting the power of collaboration and the importance of incorporating voices from the Global South. Through an exploration of successful case studies, attendees will gain invaluable insights into practical strategies and innovative approaches that provide actionable pathways to address the intricate issues that shape the region.
Speakers: Sana Mustafa, Asylum Access ; Seema Paul, Sequoia Climate Foundation; Aniket Doegar, Haqdarshak
Moderator: Moutushi Sengupta, AVPN
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Plenary | Biddle Room
This practitioner-led session will outline Asia’s most salient challenges, spotlighting the power of collaboration and the importance of incorporating voices from the Global South. Through an exploration of successful case studies, attendees will gain invaluable insights into practical strategies and innovative approaches that provide actionable pathways to address the intricate issues that shape the region.
Speakers: Sana Mustafa, Asylum Access ; Seema Paul, Sequoia Climate Foundation; Aniket Doegar, Haqdarshak
Moderator: Moutushi Sengupta, AVPN
Building Stronger Together: Responding to Climate X SDGs in India
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Plenary | Biddle Room
This session aims to foster a deeper understanding of intersectionality and the need to build community resilience for fulfilling the SDGs, particularly for the most vulnerable populations, and the role civil society organizations, philanthropy, and governments can play in building and sustaining it. The session will also focus on the need for collaboration and consensus among stakeholders by leveraging collective resources, networks, and skill sets across sectors to inform key interventions towards sustainable development.
Speakers: Yamini Mishra, MacArthur Foundation; Kuldeep Dantewadia, Reap Benefit; Harish Hande, SELCO Foundation; Neelam Chhiber, Industree Foundation
Moderator: Vishal Kapoor, Dasra
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Plenary | Biddle Room
This session aims to foster a deeper understanding of intersectionality and the need to build community resilience for fulfilling the SDGs, particularly for the most vulnerable populations, and the role civil society organizations, philanthropy, and governments can play in building and sustaining it. The session will also focus on the need for collaboration and consensus among stakeholders by leveraging collective resources, networks, and skill sets across sectors to inform key interventions towards sustainable development.
Speakers: Yamini Mishra, MacArthur Foundation; Kuldeep Dantewadia, Reap Benefit; Harish Hande, SELCO Foundation; Neelam Chhiber, Industree Foundation
Moderator: Vishal Kapoor, Dasra
Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | Biddle Room
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | Biddle Room
The Future of Social Impact: Collaboration, Data, and their Intersections
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Biddle Room
In this session, we will discuss how the collective desire for good is one of the strongest ingredients for purposeful partnerships and what other elements help nurture them. Furthermore, the discussion would explore the power of data for good as a tool that fuels partnerships by bringing efficiency, transparency and promoting accountability.
Speakers: Jean Oelwang, Virgin Unite; Perry Hewitt, Data.Org
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Biddle Room
In this session, we will discuss how the collective desire for good is one of the strongest ingredients for purposeful partnerships and what other elements help nurture them. Furthermore, the discussion would explore the power of data for good as a tool that fuels partnerships by bringing efficiency, transparency and promoting accountability.
Speakers: Jean Oelwang, Virgin Unite; Perry Hewitt, Data.Org
Catalytic Capital, Capabilities and Communities: The 3 C’s powering a paradigm shift in South Asian Philanthropy
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Plenary | Biddle Room
In this session, we will examine how catalytic capital, capabilities, and communities interact with each other to give rise to a new form of philanthropy in South Asia using real-world examples and open dialogue. We will also address fundamental questions like, ‘can catalytic capital, capabilities, and communities enable and empower domestic philanthropy in the way that South Asia needs, rather than in a way that international development wants?’
Speakers: Kalyan T Chakravarthy, PanIIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation; Ashif Shaikh, Jan Sahas; Payal Dalal, Mastercard;
Jagannatha Kumar, Reliance Foundation; Linda Weisert, Children's Investment Fund Foundation
Moderator: Abha Thorat-Shah, British Asian Trust
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Plenary | Biddle Room
In this session, we will examine how catalytic capital, capabilities, and communities interact with each other to give rise to a new form of philanthropy in South Asia using real-world examples and open dialogue. We will also address fundamental questions like, ‘can catalytic capital, capabilities, and communities enable and empower domestic philanthropy in the way that South Asia needs, rather than in a way that international development wants?’
Speakers: Kalyan T Chakravarthy, PanIIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation; Ashif Shaikh, Jan Sahas; Payal Dalal, Mastercard;
Jagannatha Kumar, Reliance Foundation; Linda Weisert, Children's Investment Fund Foundation
Moderator: Abha Thorat-Shah, British Asian Trust
India’s G20 Presidency: Sparking Change, Galvanizing Climate Action towards COP28
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Plenary | Biddle Room
The session aims to foster discussions on outcomes, lessons and forthcoming priorities from G20 regarding climate, energy and environment to shape decisive pathways for COP28.
Speakers: Siddarthan Balasubramania, ClimateWorks Foundation; Shloka Nath, India Climate Collaborative; Dr. Aniruddha Dasgupta, World Resources Institute; Uday Khemka, SUN Group; Ligia Noronha, UNEP; Helen Clarkson, Climate Group
Moderator: Melissa Lott, Columbia University
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Plenary | Biddle Room
The session aims to foster discussions on outcomes, lessons and forthcoming priorities from G20 regarding climate, energy and environment to shape decisive pathways for COP28.
Speakers: Siddarthan Balasubramania, ClimateWorks Foundation; Shloka Nath, India Climate Collaborative; Dr. Aniruddha Dasgupta, World Resources Institute; Uday Khemka, SUN Group; Ligia Noronha, UNEP; Helen Clarkson, Climate Group
Moderator: Melissa Lott, Columbia University
Closing Address
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM| Biddle Room
Speaker: Vishal Kapoor, Dasra
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM| Biddle Room
Speaker: Vishal Kapoor, Dasra
Philanthropy Unplugged: Journeys of Passion with Purpose
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Invite only - Closed Door | Gordon Reading Room
Registration for this fireside chat is as per separate email confirmation.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Invite only - Closed Door | Gordon Reading Room
Registration for this fireside chat is as per separate email confirmation.
