July 25, 2025: Leaders and changemakers from organizations including Intel, PwC, SAP, Shell, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, B.PAC, Acumen, Villgro, Saahas Zero Waste, PapRap, Upaya Social Ventures, Capria, ThinkTac, C40 Cities, Schoolnet India Limited, Project DEFY, Enviu, Fashion Revolution India and more came together today in Bengaluru to turn shared purpose into collective action.
The curated gathering featured 15 speakers and brought together over 150+ attendees. The audience included a diverse mix of investors, corporates, sustainability-focused CSR & ESG leads and social entrepreneurs & ecosystem enablers all aiming to address pressing challenges from climate adaptation and water scarcity to financing the green transition and scaling social innovation.
Held as part of a national series, the forum featured dynamic panels, fireside chats, and showcases on:
- Financing theFuture: Unlocking capital – Philanthropy, Impact Capital & venture capital for systemic change
- Bengaluruat 2°C: Solutions for a hotter, drier city, reimagining urban futures. Designing sustainable infrastructure and communities
- Tech and Purpose: Using deeptech & AI for innovation to build resilience and equity
Andrew Almack, Group CEO, Plastics For Change, said, “At Plastics For Change, we believe purpose is the most powerful catalyst for change. The AndPurpose Forum is an incredible opportunity to connect with leaders who are redefining how business can drive social and environmental impact. I’m honoured to be part of this conversation and to share how inclusive circular economies can transform both communities and our planet.”
“The AndPurpose Forum is playing a catalytic role in shaping India’s impact investing ecosystem. Its focus on thoughtful dialogue and deliberate action is exactly what this evolving landscape needs.”, said AB Chakravarthy, Upaya Social Ventures, Co-CEO.
Mr. RCM Reddy, MD & CEO, Schoolnet India Limited, said, “Purpose-led technology drives our mission of reimagining classrooms as catalysts for climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and lifelong learning.” RCM Reddy “True impact lies in creating futures, where education empowers, tech includes, and purpose leads every decision we make, said,
Aruna Newton, ESG & DEI Head, Infosys, said, “Our vision is to continue earning the respect of our stakeholders by deeply embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business. At Infosys, integrating sustainability into our thinking goes beyond isolated actions, it shapes the way we see the larger picture and create lasting value”
Nidhi Bhasin Chief Executive Officer, Digital Green Trust, said, “I’m delighted to join the AndPurpose Forum to discuss how technology, especially Al, can drive regenerative and inclusive growth. At Digital Green, we’re leveraging Al to support farmers and transform agriculture through our in-house multimodal, multilingual assistant, FarmerChat, which delivers timely, localised, and actionable advisories. We’re focused on scaling our impact to reach more farmers and advance national priorities by fostering collaboration across government, corporates, investors, private sector players, and social enterprises.” said,
While the forum was hosted by AndPurpose, the spotlight remained firmly on the network of participants shaping real impact on the ground: large corporates, grassroots innovators, foundations, ESG leaders, and tech startups.
“At AndPurpose, our goal is to turn intent into impact by connecting diverse stakeholders who share a commitment to change,” said Kamna Hazrati, Founder, AndPurpose. “Bengaluru is a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit, and today’s forum proved that when innovators, investors, and global corporations sit together, ideas turn into collaborative solutions.”
With innovation exhibits highlighting breakthrough solutions, the forum created a space for practical learning and live networking among impact makers, CSR leaders, startups, and foundations.
The AndPurpose Forum – Bengaluru Edition is part of a broader series of regional forums hosted in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, culminating in the flagship AndPurpose Summit in April 2026 in New Delhi. These gatherings aim to catalyse real change by building an ecosystem where conversations lead to measurable outcomes.