India Philanthropy Forum 2026
India Philanthropy
Forum 2026
Breakfast and Registration | 8:30 AM onwards
- 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 Remarks | 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
- Enabling the Evolution of Giving: Building the Infrastructure for Philanthropy’s Next Chapter
IPF 2026 explores how philanthropy can become the next chapter by bringing together capital, knowledge, networks, and leadership to strengthen India’s future while contributing solutions to the world.
Panel Discussion | 9:45 AM – 10:10 AM
- Next in Line: Is the Next Generation Changing Philanthropy, or Simply Inheriting It?
Will the next generation truly redefine philanthropy? This conversation explores how emerging philanthropic leaders are challenging assumptions around risk, collaboration, AI and technology, power, and impact — and asks whether we are seeing a fundamentally different model of giving or simply a new generation inheriting an established one.
Panel Discussion | 10:10 AM – 10:35 AM
- Beyond Soft Power: The Role of Arts, Culture, and Philanthropy
As India’s global influence grows, arts and culture have a vital role in shaping how the country is understood around the world, yet the sector remains underfunded. This conversation explores how philanthropy, particularly from the Indian diaspora, can strengthen grassroots artists and cultural institutions, foster creativity, and help Indian arts and culture thrive globally for generations to come.
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Moderated Conversation | 10:35 AM – 11:00 AM
- Multiple Pathways, One Goal: Rethinking Lasting Social Impact
In Partnership with LSE 100x
This session brings together two complementary perspectives on scaling impact: one focused on expanding the reach of organisations and solutions through intermediary organisations, collaborative platforms, and sector-wide infrastructure; and the other on deepening impact by strengthening communities, local institutions, and grassroots leadership. Together, they explore how philanthropy can embrace multiple pathways to meaningful, lasting social change.
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Fireside Chat | 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
- The India We Carry: Culture, Identity and Contribution
As India’s global influence grows, this discussion explores how culture and identity shape how the diaspora understands, carries and contributes to India, and how these connections can translate into deeper engagement and impact. It will reflect on the stories, values and experiences that shape our relationship with India across generations, and what it means to contribute from afar
Panel Discussion | 11:20 AM – 11:45 AM
- Reinvigorating Leadership: How Will Today's Philanthropists Recognize Tomorrow's Leaders?
The Indian diaspora has long shaped how India is seen and experienced around the world, carrying stories, traditions, and identities across generations and geographies. This conversation explores what it means to build a life and career across cultures, carry India into global spaces, and use culture, storytelling, and representation to strengthen connections between India and its diaspora.
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
TED-Style Talk | 11:45 AM – 11:55 AM
- The View from the Frontlines
Those closest to communities often hold insights that can reshape how we understand problems, design solutions, and define impact. This talk brings a frontline perspective into the room, exploring what community leadership, resilience, and proximity can teach us about creating change that lasts.
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Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Fireside Chat | 11:55 AM – 12:15 PM
- AI for Social Good: Getting Ahead or Getting It Right?
AI is increasingly reaching the development sector, reshaping how evidence is generated, programmes are designed, resources are allocated, and communities are served. This conversation explores both the possibilities and trade-offs, while asking what role philanthropy can play in shaping an equitable AI-enabled future.
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Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Fireside Chat | 12:15 PM – 12:40 PM
- Philanthropy, Power and the Pursuit of Change
At a moment of growing wealth and ambition in philanthropy, this conversation asks a fundamental question: what does it really mean to use wealth for social change? This fireside chat will explore the tensions between generosity and justice, giving money and sharing power, and addressing immediate needs versus changing the systems that create them.
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Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
TED-Style Talk | 12:40 PM – 12:50 PM
- The Power of Proximity
A grassroots leader shares lessons on how proximity, lived experience, and trust can shape more responsive solutions and lasting social change. The talk offers a frontline perspective on what it means to put community leadership at the center of how change is understood and created.
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Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Transition to Curated Tables | 12:50 PM - 12:55 PM
Working Lunch & Roundtable Discussions| 12:55 PM – 2:30 PM
- A space where every table becomes a catalyst for action; bringing together diverse voices to explore bold ideas, share experiences, and co-create solutions for today's most pressing development challenges. Each discussion table is anchored in a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), encouraging meaningful dialogue, opportunity for practical collaboration, and collective commitment to change.
A space where every table becomes a catalyst for action; bringing together diverse voices to explore bold ideas, share experiences, and co-create solutions for today’s most pressing development challenges. Each discussion table is anchored in a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), encouraging meaningful dialogue, opportunity for practical collaboration, and collective commitment to change.
- SDG 5: Giving to Women and Girls’ Leadership
- SDG 8: AI Literacy for the Future of Work in the Social Sector
- SDG 13: Climate-Vulnerable Communities and Adaptation
- SDG 16: Supporting Youth Participation in Decision-Making
- SDG 17: Reshaping Development Narratives to Build Partnerships
Closing Remarks | 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Informal Networking | 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
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
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