Theme - Sankalp Bharat 2024

Centuries ago, humanity embarked on a quest for a better future, only to find ourselves struggling for essential resources like water and air. In our pursuit of the stars, we have neglected those who remain on this planet. Despite global consensus on Sustainable Development Goals 2030, we are far from achieving them. In these critical times, where both humanity and our planet face existential threats, it is imperative to fundamentally reconsider our approach towards the future.

Fifteen years ago, a vision emerged that redefined growth—a vision where profit aligns with purpose. This vision was curated by Sankalp Forum—a community of passionate individuals dedicated to challenging the status quo to build a sustainable and equitable world. What began as a modest gathering of 100 individuals in India has blossomed into a global movement of over 100,000 change-makers.

As we confront heightened income inequality and the climate crisis, we bring forth our next edition to leverage the power of this community to address new challenges unitedly. We invite you to join us for the next leg of this transformative journey as we shape the future.

Firstly, we invite decision makers of the emerging economies to create opportunities for holistic growth. Today, India emerges as a beacon of inspiration for charting its own path through startups and an active ecosystem for entrepreneurship. As Vineet Rai (Founder, Aavishkaar Group) suggests, “Impact Unicorn is India's rightful legacy to the world of start-ups and is a powerful tool for positive change to serve underserved communities across the Global South”. Sankalp will recognize innovative and replicable solutions that have created economic, environmental and social development.

Secondly, we recognize that our efforts often focus on easily accessible areas. But are we truly reaching those who need it most, the communities on the frontlines of climate change and inequality? If we’re honest, we have not. Yet, these communities have been pioneering their own solutions, from revolutionizing supply chain & production efficiency in the farming sector (DeHaat), integrating all financial services on one platform for enterprises (Antlia Fintech), creating an online wholesale marketplace for rural SMEs (Lal10), offering affordable energy access to last mile micro enterprises (DeyHaat) and building technology for visually impaired to navigate independently (Perception.ai). Local innovations have immense potential, as evidenced by the success of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, which provides financial credit and is now listed on the Indian Stock Exchange. Entrepreneurs are leading the way; it’s our turn to act.

Together, we can stimulate impact unicorns and empower local innovators to rewrite our future. Join us for the Sankalp Bharat Summit 2024 in Varanasi, India. As one of the world’s most ancient civilizations, Varanasi provides the perfect backdrop to reflect on the past with understanding and create solutions for the future with faith.

The world will converge for this transformative experience, will you? Join us as we seamlessly blend tradition with innovation, reflection with action, and art with impact, paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable future. Don't miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary journey and make a lasting difference.

Many of you have accompanied us on our long journey, and we hope you will continue to join us in this new phase. Some of you will be new, and we welcome your ideas, energy, and commitment.

We invite you to participate in showcases, discussions and action that will chart the course of the future as we explore solutions together: