India Philanthropy Forum

India’s development sector stands at a pivotal moment, where growing global connections are creating new possibilities for how philanthropy is designed, shared, and sustained. With one of the world’s largest diaspora communities bringing together capital, expertise, and networks, there is a defining opportunity to build stronger infrastructure that enables more intentional, collaborative giving. The India Philanthropy Forum (IPF) New York City is where this architecture takes shape, connecting diaspora philanthropists, community leaders, and changemakers to shape the future of giving together.

Under the theme “Impact Futures by Design: A New Architecture for India’s Philanthropy,” IPF New York City 2026 will create a space for thoughtful dialogue and shared learning, spotlight community-led solutions, and strengthen cross-border partnerships.

Speakers include:

  • Tarun Jotwani , Chairperson, Dasra
  • Salma Merchant Rahmathulla Cofounder, SASA Rahmathulla Foundation, Cofounder, SASA Rahmathulla Foundation
  • Pia Desai, Executive Director, Samvid Philanthropies
  • Akash Mehta, Founder, Co-founder & CEO & Co-founder, The Fable Fund & Fable and Mane
  • Geetika Dadlani , Moderator & Head of GivingPi & Associate Director, Dasra
  • Nikkhil Advani, Film Director & Producer
  • Aroon Shivdasani , Founder & former Executive & Artistic Director, Indo-American Arts Council
  • Isheeta Ganguly , Moderator & Creator of Three Women & Board Member, The Antara Foundation
  • Anjula Acharia , Media Entrepreneur & Manager to Priyanka Chopra Jonas
  • Kieron Boyle , CEO, 100x Impact
  • Suparna Gupta , Founder, Aangan Trust
  • Deval Sanghavi , Moderator & Co-founder & Partner, Dasra
  • Sujana Krishnamoorthy , Executive Director, Under The Mango Tree Society
  • Vikas Khanna, Michelin-starred chef, author, filmmaker, & humanitarian
  • Nishant Pandey, Chief Executive Officer, American India Foundation
  • Neeraj Aggarwal, Vice Chair, Founder & Chair , Asia Pacific, Plaksha University, BoT, BCG
  • Srividya Prakash, Founder, & CEO, LaKasa Fund & Antara International (interim)
  • Parnasha Banerjee, Moderator & Partner, Dasra
  • Jigyasa Labroo , Co-Founder & CEO, Slam Out Loud
  • Anand Giridharadas , Author
  • Neera Nundy, Co-founder & Partner, Dasra