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This masterclass introduces Ink Therapy, turning the tangible act of putting pen to paper into a core practice for mental clarity and strategic alignment. Participants will engage in practical exercises to unlock the creative synthesis and deep intuition that artificial intelligence cannot replace, helping them cut through professional jargon with simplicity. By mastering these clarity-driven writing techniques, leaders will leave better equipped to foster trust, invite meaningful participation, and co-create compelling narratives that inspire collective action.

In the relentless pace of doing, leading and delivering — when did you last simply pause and listen to yourself? This short experiential session offers leaders and changemakers a rare gift — stillness. Through a guided mindfulness pause & reflective questions/simple expressive art moment, participants will touch something real beneath the roles they carry. No art experience needed. No right or wrong. Just you, a moment of honest presence, and whatever wants to emerge. A gentle entry point into inside-out leadership — for anyone ready to lead from a deeper place.

This learning lab introduces Idobro's in-house ACES framework. In this interactive session, participants will explore how cultivation, alignment, and deep community participation can turn separate initiatives into a unified force for systemic change. By mastering these collaborative principles, attendees will leave with practical tools to co-create sustainable solutions, unlock shared ownership, and effectively multiply their long-term impact across diverse sectors.

This masterclass offers a holistic, systems-thinking approach to physical well-being, exploring how movement, recovery, and body awareness are deeply connected to our overall quality of life. Rather than treating physical health as a series of isolated symptoms, this hands-on session focuses on how understanding our body's interconnected mechanics can prevent injury and foster long-term vitality. Participants will engage in practical learning, guided by expert insights into posture, ergonomic alignment, and sustainable self-care practices that can be easily integrated into daily routines.

Democracy does not thrive only during elections — it thrives when citizens remain engaged, informed, responsible, and participative every single day. The idea of the “Five-Year Citizen” challenges the culture of limiting civic engagement to voting once every five years and asks a deeper question: This session explores how participative citizenship strengthens democratic institutions, builds public trust, improves accountability, and creates more resilient societies. From local governance and community action to digital participation, volunteering, public dialogue, and policy engagement, the discussion will examine how citizens can move from being passive recipients of governance to active co-creators of democracy. The conversation will also reflect on the growing disconnect many societies face between citizens and institutions — and how deeper civic participation can restore faith in democratic processes while making governance more inclusive, transparent, and responsive.

This roundtable explores the vital intersection of access to information, citizen participation, and systemic change. In an increasingly complex world, informed citizenship forms the bedrock of healthy, resilient societies, yet individual efforts often struggle to influence larger policy and social landscapes. This discussion will examine how we can build connected networks of trust that empower communities, civil society, and grassroots leaders to share knowledge, align goals, and collaborate across traditional boundaries.

This roundtable addresses a critical turning point in education and leadership: how we prepare the next generation to navigate an increasingly complex world. For decades, traditional learning has prioritized economy-first thinking, often treating business and financial growth as isolated targets detached from human and ecological realities. This discussion explores the urgent shift toward the S.E.E. (Social, Economic, and Environmental) Curriculum, which aims to embed social and environmental intelligence directly into the core of how we understand value and success.

PECO model explained; Ownership in the PECO™ Model. In the PECO™ model, to be an Owner is to hold three things simultaneously: a named commitment, a shared accountability and a stake in the outcome that cannot be transferred to someone else. Primer on PECOCircles.

This roundtable focuses on shifting from an individual mindset of “my role” or “my responsibility” to a shared mindset of collective ownership and collaboration. Many social, environmental, and economic challenges continue because people and institutions often work in isolation. The session will explore how adopting a systems ownership mindset can help individuals, organizations, and communities see themselves as active co-owners of larger change processes.

This session will focus on the importance of gut health and how traditional Indian foods, ancient eating practices, and simple lifestyle habits can naturally improve digestion, immunity, energy, and overall wellness. The session will also include practical gut-friendly cooking ideas and healthy recipe demonstrations using wholesome traditional ingredients.

An introductory 90-minute workshop to explore: * How adaptive clothing is designed * Key elements and considerations in inclusive fashion * How to communicate about disability and adaptive wear with sensitivity and confidence * Myths, misconceptions, and real-world insights from the industry Led by a pioneer in adaptive clothing in India, this session brings together lived experience, global exposure, and practical knowledge from working with adaptive fashion brands and designers across the world. Designed especially for academia, fashion students, designers, and anyone interested in creating fashion that is functional, dignified, inclusive, and empowering.

A focused roundtable discussion bringing together experts, planners, researchers, businesses, and communities to explore how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) such as green roofs, urban forests, water-sensitive design, and biodiversity-driven infrastructure can help cities combat rising urban heat. The session will highlight practical strategies, policy opportunities, scalable innovations, and collaborative actions needed to build cooler, healthier, and climate-resilient urban environments.

This workshop invites participants to reimagine our urban spaces not just as concrete infrastructures, but as living, breathing ecosystems where nature and communities thrive together. As our cities face growing environmental pressures, integrating water systems and green spaces becomes essential for collective well-being. This interactive session moves beyond traditional urban planning to explore how citizens, local governments, and cross-sector partners can share ownership of their local environments.

Experience the flavours of the Konkan through a hands-on mango modak workshop by Streekon. Rooted in local traditions and seasonal ingredients, this summer special summer modak combines coconut and the richness of the Alphonso Mangoes - the KING of fruits. Led by women from the region, the workshop celebrates local culinary heritage while supporting sustainable livlihoods. Walk with a Katkari Tribal Goat herder - join her and explore the biodiversity, traditional knowledge and everyday life of one of Maharashtra's forest communities. Learn the thaditional art of making biodegradable leaf serving bowls and discover how women-led sustainable practices can reduce dependance on plastic and resource intensive alternatives. Create beautiful hair accessories using locally available flowers and leaves, inspired by the traditions of women from the Raigad District

This masterclass addresses one of the most critical yet frequently misunderstood pathways to systemic change: building meaningful, long-term partnerships with public institutions. While social enterprises often excel at ground-level innovation and agile problem-solving, scaling that impact requires moving past transactional interactions and learning to speak the language of governance. This practical session moves beyond the traditional vendor-state dynamic, focusing instead on how enterprises can position themselves as trusted co-creators within the public ecosystem. .

This open-house session offers a practical, welcoming space to explore how technology can bring us closer together and turn shared intentions into collective action. Participants will learn how to navigate the PECOworld platform to build their own PECONets and PECOCircles, creating dedicated spaces for deep collaboration and mutual support.

The Closing Plenary brings the Summit to a conclusion. It includes the RISE Awards which recognises special individuals who have undertaken exemplary initiatives for their society and/or different constituents. Their inspiring efforts truly represent the RISE Values - Responsible, Inclusive, Sustainable and Ecosystem friendly, as drivers of positive actions for a better world and a greener planet!