The Conclave

Two Days of Powerful Talks

9th - 10th February 2019

Since mid-20th century, the size and scale of the human enterprise have grown exponentially. However, this growth has also subjected nature, and the services it provides to humanity, to an increasing risk. Over the last few decades, we have witnessed increasing depletion of forest and natural resources, decline in animal populations and species, increasing pollution of air and water resources, extreme weather conditions, etc. The 21st century presents humanity with a dual challenge to maintain nature in all of its many forms and functions and to create an equitable home for people on a finite planet.

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While the interdependence between the social, economic and environmental agendas is gradually being recognized at the highest levels (as defined in the Sustainable Development Goals), over the years, numerous entrepreneurial individuals have been experimented and developed models of sustainable living. The learning from such existing benchmarks and models is extremely relevant to inform development strategies, economic models, business models and lifestyle choices.

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Correspondingly, the theme of the 2nd Social Entrepreneurship Conclave was,

Entrepreneurship For Urban Sustainability

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The sub-themes were as follows:

1. Urban Governance

2. Strengthening the informal workforce

3. Access to basic social services

4. Waste and pollution management

5. Protecting the core environment 

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Speakers

Many inspirational speakers from across the globe participated in SEC 2

Keynote Speaker

JAGAN SHAH

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Director 

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National Institute for Urban Affairs

Urban Governance

SOURAV ROY

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Chief C.S.O

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Tata Steel

POORNIMA DORE

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Head, Data Governance

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Tata Trusts

SOPHIE CHARROIS

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Vice President

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Oikos International

KRISHNAVATAR SHARMA

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Co Founder

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Aajeevika Bureau

PRITHA DUTT

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Director

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Empower Pragati

BARSHA PORICHA

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Team Lead

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Cure

SAARANSH VASWANI

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Director

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Saajha Livelihood Services

THOMAS PULLENKAV

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Technical Advisor

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Selco Foundation

PRATIMA JOSHI

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Co - Founder

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Shelter Associates

ANITA AHUJA

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Founder

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Conserve India

NALINI SHEKHAR

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Co-Founder

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Harisu Dala

ODETTE KATRAK

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Co - Founder

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Beautiful Bengaluru

SHUBHENDU SHARMA

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Founder

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Afforestt

SHUBHA RAMACHANDRAN

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Founder

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Biome Solutions

ARUN KRISHNAMURTHY

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Founder

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Environmental Foundation India