London Agenda 2026
India Philanthropy Forum 2026
India Philanthropy
Forum 2026
Registration | 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
- Anchors in Uncertainty: Philanthropy as a Stronghold for Humanity in Times of Crisis
This opening sets the tone for the day, reflecting on the role of philanthropy in navigating uncertainty and global disruption. It positions philanthropy as a force that anchors trust, restores hope, and enables collective action in an increasingly complex world.
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Opening Address | 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
- Anchors in Uncertainty: Philanthropy as a Stronghold for Humanity in Times of Crisis
This opening sets the tone for the day, reflecting on the role of philanthropy in navigating uncertainty and global disruption. It positions philanthropy as a force that anchors trust, restores hope, and enables collective action in an increasingly complex world.
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee,
Khemka Foundation
Panel Discussion | 9:30 AM – 10:10 AM
- Insight to Impact: Shaping Philanthropy Through Research and Evidence
From data to decisions, this session unpacks how research and evidence can sharpen the impact of philanthropy in India. Drawing on insights from the India Philanthropy Report and India Nonprofit Report, the panel explores what the numbers reveal about funding trends, development outcomes, and persistent gaps, while examining how academia and civil society intersect to drive meaningful change. The conversation highlights how stronger evidence-building can guide philanthropic priorities, enabling more strategic, informed, and effective action.
Prof. Bhaskar Vira
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Environmental Sustainability,
University of Cambridge
Priscilla Boiardi
Team Lead,
Philanthropy Engagement,
OECD Development Centre
Marijana Sevic
Head of International,
Charities Aid Foundation
Parnasha Banerjee
Partner,
Dasra
Fireside Chat | 10:10 AM – 10:40 AM
- The Point of No Return: Why Philanthropy Needs an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Philanthropy holds a distinct and often underleveraged ability to invest purely for social returns. This fireside chat examines how adopting an entrepreneurial mindset to philanthropy can unlock this potential, moving beyond traditional grantmaking to more strategic, risk-tolerant approaches. It explores why philanthropic capital is uniquely positioned to back nonprofit leadership, build institutional capacity, and generate long-term social value through patience and flexibility.
Rishi Khosla
Co-founder & CEO,
OakNorth
Neera Nundy
Co-founder & Partner,
Dasra
Video | 10:40 AM – 10:45 AM
- Finding Our Place: Rethinking Scale
Finding Our Place creates space for honest, reflective conversations with the people shaping India’s development journey. Through intimate storytelling, the series explores the realities, tensions, and human experiences behind building lasting social change.
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Break | 10:45 AM - 11:20 AM
Panel | 11:20 AM – 11:50 AM
- Winds of Change: Narratives that Support a Climate-Just Transition
Climate philanthropy is fast-moving. In these rapid transitions, there must room for an equitable transition. This session brings together philanthropists, funders, sector experts, and grassroot voices to examine how climate priorities can be integrated with health, livelihoods, and agriculture to build resilient, prevention-focused systems. It also explores philanthropy as a key orchestrator that convenes actors, aligns efforts, and shapes pathways for systemic climate transition.
Rajat Sindhu
Programme Officer, India and SEA
Global Climate Initiatives
Oak Foundation
Minhaj Ameen
Founder and CEO,
Consortium for Agroecological Transformations (CAT), India
Ruchi Tripathi
Director Climate and Nature,
Global Alliance for the Future of Food
Ekta Jaju
Executive Director,
SwitchOn foundation
Panel | 11:50 AM – 12:20 AM
- From the Queer Eye: Centering Queer Experiences in Development Work
This session brings together queer philanthropists and nonprofit leaders in a structured dialogue exploring what it truly means to center queer realities within development work, and how more inclusive systems and approaches to social change can be built.
Bhanupriya Rao
Founder and CEO,
BehanBox
Luke Pagarani
Trustee,
Human Capability Foundation &
Managing Director,
Natco Foods
Suki Sandhu OBE
Founder & CEO,
HAudeliss & INvolve
Radhika Piramal
Founding Patron,
Pride Fund India
TED-style Talk | 12:20 PM – 12:30 PM
- Equal Say: Navigating Power Dynamics as a Nonprofit Leader
This TED-style talk examines how power shapes the donor–doer dynamic, influencing decisions, language, and what gets valued and funded. Through the lens of a nonprofit leader, it highlights how these imbalances can limit learning and impact, and makes the case for more equitable, trust-based partnerships.
Anagha Kamath
Director of Innovation,
Mann Deshi Foundation
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Lunch | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Panel | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
- The Hidden Value: Philanthropy as a Value-Oriented Practice
Beyond capital, philanthropy is deeply shaped by values, purpose, and personal conviction. This session brings funders into conversation on the “why” behind giving, exploring how family values, legacy-building, spirituality, and a desire for meaningful contribution influence philanthropic choices.
Uday Khemka
Vice Chairman,
SUN Group &
Vice Chairman,
The Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation
Meheen Rangoonwala
Director,
Rangoonwala Foundation / MAITS
Tara Singh Vachani
Managing Trustee,
Max India Foundation,
Executive Chairperson,
Antara Senior Care &
Vice-Chairperson, Max India Limited
Divya Puri
Senior Manager,
Dasra
Panel | 2:15 PM – 2:50 PM
- Banking on Giving: The Prominent Role of Family Philanthropy in India
This session explores how the rise of private wealth and philanthropic infrastructure in India is shaping a new era of family philanthropy. Bringing together wealth advisors and financial leaders, it examines how private capital can move beyond traditional giving toward more strategic, long-term impact.
Tom Hall
CEO,
UBS Optimus Foundation &
Head of Social Impact & Philanthropy
Nalini Tarakeshwar
Global Head,
Standard Chartered Foundation & Corporate Philanthropy
Olivia Jenkins
Head of The Philanthropy Centre,
International, Europe and the Middle East,
JP Morgan Private Bank
Pratik Matai
Chief of Staff,
Azura Partners &
Trustee, Dasra UK
Panel | 2:50 PM – 3:30 PM
- A Billion times Stronger: Strengthening India's Grassroot Ecosystem
India’s vast nonprofit ecosystem is a lifeline to billions, yet the capital, capacity, and networks needed to sustain and scale impact remain uneven. Grassroots leaders, philanthropists, diaspora voices, and sector experts come together to discuss how to further strengthen these connections. The conversation also spotlights dialogue with Global Majority countries facing similar challenges, exploring how more connected ecosystems and coordinated action can advance shared SDG goals and drive meaningful, lasting change.
Solomé Lemma
President & CEO,
Thousand Currents
Nidhi Gupta
Co-founder & Executive Director,
Dhriiti
Shalni Arora OBE
CEO,
Savannah Wisdom & Vice Chair,
British Asian Trust
Deval Sanghavi
Co-founder & Partner,
Dasra
Reeva Kulkarni
Manager,
Dasra
Closing Remarks | 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
- India for the World, the World for India
The closing reflects on key insights from the day, positioning philanthropy as catalytic, intergenerational capital. It reinforces India’s role as a global hub for innovation and collaboration, and the importance of building lasting partnerships for collective impact.
Sonal Sachdev Patel
CEO, GMSP Foundation
Board Member, Dasra & Global Fund for Children
Philanthropist in Residence, LSE Marshall Institute
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
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