Keynote Speakers

 

The keynote speakers at the different tracks that are a part of Building Civil Society Organisations of the Future are thought leaders and visionaries in their fields. They are leaders who have 'walked the talk', led by example and inspired many with their expertise, vision and passion towards their profession. 

Watch key highlights from their speeches below, as they share their knowledge, opinions and experiences on various themes.

"It is in our darkest hour that we discover who we really are." Moutushi Sengupta, Director, India at MacArthur Foundation with the Keynote Address at Arthan...

Moutushi Sengupta, Director, India, MacArthur Foundation at ‘Future of Fundraising’ forum

Highlighting the effects of the pandemic on jobs in the social sector and paving the way for a positive outlook on what the future holds. Here is Yamini Aiya...

Yamini Aiyar, President & Chief Executive, Centre for Policy Research at ‘Future of Jobs' forum

Arun Maira, Former Member, Planning Commission of India at the ‘Tomorrow’s Liveable Cities’ track

Arun Maira, Former Member, Planning Commission of India at the ‘Tomorrow’s Liveable Cities’ forum

Prabhat Labh, CEO, Grameen Foundation giving the keynote address for our track - Future of Jobs - as part of our initiative, 'Building Civil Society Organisa...

Prabhat Labh, CEO, Grameen Foundation at ‘Future of Jobs’ forum

 
Roshan Paul, Founder & CEO, Amani Institute, talks about the three themes that have guided him in his life's journey - Reinvention & Lifelong Learning, Livin...

Roshan Paul, Founder & CEO, Amani Institute at the ‘Future of Education’ forum

The track on 'Women's Leadership in Development Sector' was conducted in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation. We are proud and honoured to have had...

Deepali Khanna, Managing Director of Asia Region Office, The Rockefeller Foundation at the ‘Women’s Leadership in the Development Sector’ forum

Hear Vineet Rai, the Founder and Chairman of Aavishkaar Group, give keynote address of our track on 'Investing for Good'. Vineet wanted to see if businesses ...

Vineet Rai, Founder, Aavishkaar Group at the 'Investing for Good' forum

Archana Chandra, Jai Vakeel Foundation at the ‘Building Inclusive Organisations’ forum

 
Naina Lal Kidwai, Chairperson, India Sanitation Coalition talks about the importance of connecting the liveability of our cities with the health and wellbein...

Naina Lal Kidwai, India Sanitation Coalition at the ‘Tomorrow's Liveable Cities’ forum

Hear Reshma Anand, CEO, Hindustan Unilever Foundation, the keynote speaker for our track on #Strategy for nonprofits. This track was in collaboration with Sv...

Reshma Anand, CEO, Hindustan Unilever Foundation at the ‘Strategy’ forum

Watch Meenakshi Gopinath, Chairperson, Board, Centre for Policy Research as she gives the opening remarks to start the second day of the Future of Governance...

Atishi, Member of Legislative Assembly, Delhi at the ‘Future of Governance’ forum