Indiaspora, a nonprofit organization uniting global leaders of Indian origin, is hosting a groundbreaking event — The Indiaspora Forum For Good 2025 — where ideas will transform into reality, and will bring together influential figures from over 30 countries
The three-day event in Abu Dhabi (Feb. 23-25) and Dubai (Feb. 26) unites visionary leaders across sectors from tech entrepreneurs and healthcare innovators to financial executives, government officials, and philanthropists, creating a truly global gathering of changemakers and leveraging the shared expertise and power of Indian communities worldwide to drive positive international change, according to a media release.
READ: GiveIndia and Indiaspora announce strategic philanthropy partnership (July 8, 2022)
“100 Ways to Change the World” segment showcases the remarkable achievements and global impact of Indian Diaspora community, highlighting innovations and breakthroughs that have resonated worldwide.
Speakers for this session include Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates Minister of Tolerance, Cherie Blair, Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation, Manu Chopra, Founder of Karya, Arun Kumar, Managing Partner of Celesta Capital, Vivek Oberoi, Bollywood film star and philanthropist, Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM Android TV & Google, Isabella Shreyashii Sen, Co-CEO Hazelnut Media, Somdutta Singh, Founder & CEO Assiduus Global, Raj Subramaniam, CEO of FedEX and Sunjay Sudhir, Indian Ambassador to the UAE.
“DNA of the Diaspora” explores the unique cultural heritage, innovative mindset, and remarkable resilience that have propelled Indian communities to excellence across the globe. Itexamines the fundamental characteristics that have shaped their success story.
Speakers for this session include: Bharat Desai, Chair of the Desai Sethi Foundation, Himanshu Shah, Founder and Executive Chairman of Marius Pharmaceuticals, Sunil Wadhwani, Managing Partner of SWAT Capital Dhruv Agrawal, CEO of Aether Biomedical, Navin Chaddha, Managing Director of the Mayfield Fund, Faizal Kottikollon, Founder of KEF Holdings, Ramola Motwani, Chairwoman of Merrimac Ventures, Shanthini Naidoo, CEO of St. Vincent’s Curran Foundation, Ajay Piramal, Chairman of Piramal Enterprises, Nadir Patel, Senior Strategic Advisor at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada, Warsha Sardjoe, CEO of Rudisa International N.V., KS Shah, COO of BridgeSpan.
“What Will India Do?” analyzes India’s evolving role on the world stage, where the nation has transcended its traditional position to become an architect of global policy and a leader in addressing pressing international challenges.
Speakers for this session include: Vijay Amritraj, former tennis player, commentator and United Nations Messenger of Peace, Lord Karan Bilimoria, Member of the United Kingdom House of Lords, Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor of CNBC TV18, Anand Deshpande, Founder of Persistent Systems, Ashish Dhawan, Founder Convergent Foundation, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder of Infosys, Sunil Munjal, Chairman of Hero Enterprises, Rajan Navani, Chairman and Managing Director of Jetline Group, Minal Al Oraibi, Editor in Chief at The National, Suneeta Reddy, Managing Partner of Apollo Hospital, Harsh Shringla, Former Foreign Secretary of India, Sudhir Sethi, Founder and Chairman of Chiratae Ventures India Advisors, Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman of TVS Capital, Sneh Vaswani, Co-Founder & CEO of Miko and Richard Verma, Former Deputy US Secretary of State for Management and Resources.
“The Sky is the Limit” challenges participants to envision new possibilities: How can we leverage our unprecedented global network of talent and influence to create sustainable, positive change for future generations?
Speakers for this session include: Tayeb Kamali, Chairman of Abu Dhabi School of Management Board of Trustees, Didi Krishna, Head of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Dr. Tony Nader, Global Transcendental Meditation Leader and Bestselling Author, Priya Natarajan, Chair of the Astronomy Department at Yale University, Anisha Padukone, CEO of the LiveLoveLaugh Foundation, Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate and Founder of Kailash Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, Robin Uthappa, former Indian Cricketer and Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade.
In addition to the plenary sessions, the Forum For Good features specialized breakout discussions exploring cutting-edge topics including Artificial Intelligence, investments, strategic philanthropy, art and culture along with the Diaspora’s transformative impact in nations around the world.
READ: Indiaspora to host third climate summit on April 5 (March 24, 2023)
Over the course of three days, more than 100 distinguished speakers will share their insights and experiences. Beyond the formal sessions, participants will have unique opportunities to engage with renowned personalities in intimate settings.
Whether it’s mastering culinary arts with Chef Srijith Gopinath, Yoga with Didi Krishna, Meditation with Dr. Tony Nader or learning Pranayama (breathing techniques) to improve your sleep with Dr. Amit Anand, these personal interactions promise to create lasting memories and connections, according to the release.