When climate risks like water scarcity, extreme heat, and urban fragility escalate faster than infrastructure, Bengaluru needs more than code — it needs collective action. The AndPurpose Forum arrives July 24, convening global leaders at the iconic Sabha to respond.
Once India’s ‘Garden City’ and tech capital, Bengaluru now teeters on the edge of becoming a Silicon Desert—choked by unplanned urbanisation, unchecked sprawl, rising temperatures, and water stress:
- Bengaluru could hit 37.4°C by 2030, with record-breaking heat waves becoming the norm.
- 2 out of 3 disasters in Karnataka are now climate-related.
- Migration into Bengaluru is expected to rise sharply as climate refugees flee less livable rural areas.
- Climate change is shrinking groundwater reserves across the country.
- India saw 3,500+ climate-related deaths in 2023 alone.
This isn’t just climate change. It’s climate urgency.
And yet, hope lies in collaboration.
AndPurpose Forum, Bengaluru | July 24, 2025 | 📍Sabha
The AndPurpose Impact Forum arrives in Bengaluru as part of a nationwide series of high-impact convenings designed to unite leaders working at the intersection of climate, sustainability, policy, and social innovation.
Backed by a growing global platform, the Forum brings together 150+ changemakers across climate tech, ESG, CSR, investment, and urban resilience — all under one roof for a full day of dialogue, collaboration, and collective action.
Curated by AndPurpose — India’s leading platform for purpose-led innovation — and supported by ecoHQ as Network Partner, the Bengaluru edition builds on the momentum of the New Delhi Forum, where 120+ leaders from the Reliance Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Oxfam, Omnivore VC, and others came together to accelerate systemic change.
This is one of four city forums (Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru) leading up to the flagship AndPurpose Summit in New Delhi later this year — a landmark gathering of the Global South’s most influential climate and impact leaders.
🎥 Check out the New Delhi Edition Highlights
Why This Forum Matters
India and South Asia stand at the frontline of intersecting climate, social, and economic crises, and Bengaluru is one of the most urgent flashpoints. Rising heat, water scarcity, and urban breakdown demand bold, practical solutions.
Founded by Kamna Hazrati, a Stanford Seed alum and serial entrepreneur, AndPurpose is rooted in the belief that marketing can be a force for good. Kamna has been recognized by YourStory and SheThePeople as one of India’s top emerging women leaders in impact.
The AndPurpose Impact Forum | Bengaluru 2025 is convening climate innovators, policymakers, investors, and CSR leaders to tackle these challenges through action.
From resilient water, energy, and mobility systems to climate-tech innovations, the Bengaluru Forum would spotlight real solutions for inclusive, climate-ready cities. Heat adaptation, groundwater protection, and CSR-aligned climate capital take centre stage.
Building on the momentum of the New Delhi edition, this curated gathering is the platform for startups, funders, and ecosystem builders to co-create scalable impact for Bengaluru—and beyond.
From resilience to equity, the AndPurpose Forums are where action meets innovation and funding meets urgency.
Cities in Focus: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad
Upcoming Forum: Bengaluru | July 24, 2025
Flagship Summit: New Delhi | November 2025
Thematic Focus Areas
- Sustainable Cities & Infrastructure
- Water Security, Circular Economy & Urban Systems at 2°C
- ESG, Net Zero, and Beyond Offsets
- Regenerative Tech & Climate Capital
- The Role of CSR & Impact Finance
- Storytelling, Design & Art for Systems Change
Forum Format
- Knowledge Sessions & Keynotes
- Fireside Chats with Industry Leaders
- Social Innovation Exhibits
- Purpose Pitch Showcases
- Networking with 150+ curated change makers, ecosystem enablers, policymakers & funders
Who Participates?
- Social Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders
- CSR & ESG Leaders from Global Corporations
- Impact & Venture Capital Investors, Philanthropists,
- Policymakers, Think Tanks & Academic Leaders
- Sustainability Influencers & Nonprofit Leaders
How you can Participate at the Forum
Exhibit Your Innovation
Showcase your climate, circularity, or social solution in a curated exhibit space designed for visibility among funders, partners, and decision-makers.
Pitch at the AndPurpose Stage
Present your work to a live audience of CSR heads, investors, and ecosystem enablers ready to collaborate and support bold, purpose-led ideas.
Host a Masterclass or Workshop
Lead a hands-on session to share your tools, frameworks, and strategies with peers, policymakers, and practitioners.
Attend as a Delegate
Connect with 150+ impact leaders from across sectors driving sustainability and social innovation in India.
Special Focus: Bengaluru’s Urban Climate Future
As India’s tech capital, Bengaluru is at the frontline of the climate crisis. The forum will spotlight:
- Practical responses to urban heat and water stress
- Integrated systems for water, waste, and mobility
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for sustainable infrastructure
- How mission-driven tech can shape resilient cities
ecoHQ x AndPurpose
ecoHQ joins the forum as a Network Partner, bringing deep expertise in climate strategy, sustainability communications, and ecosystem enablement. We’re here to elevate practitioner voices, system-level storytelling, and collaborative action.
Get Involved
Apply to:
- Exhibit your climate or social innovation
- Pitch to investors, CSR heads & ecosystem leaders
- Host a Masterclass on your work
- Sponsor to align your brand with India’s impact ecosystem
Bengaluru is more than a tech capital — it’s a climate frontier.
The city cannot afford fragmented solutions. The AndPurpose Forum isn’t just another panel — it’s a collaborative platform for tangible action, built to align climate innovation with capital, community, and credibility.
Shape Bengaluru’s climate-resilient future and join us at the Sabha!
Flash Sale Now Live – Tickets at ₹999 (was ₹2500) for 72 hours only → Book here
Event Details → andpurpose.world/forums/bengaluru
Let’s stop waiting for rescue. Let’s design the future — together.