Capital Meets Conscience. In the wake of COP30, the city that drives India’s economy takes centre stage to align finance, innovation, adaptation, and inclusion with global climate priorities.
Before Belém, After Belém: Where Does India Go Next?
As the world turns its gaze to Belém, Brazil, for COP30, four themes define the global agenda: energy transition, climate finance, adaptation, and the central role of forests and biodiversity. These are not abstract discussions—they are blueprints for how nations, industries, and innovators will act in the decade ahead.
When the negotiations end in Belém, the real work begins — and Mumbai will be one of the first stages where global commitments meet ground realities. India’s financial and creative capital is poised to translate climate goals into business strategy, policy, and innovation.
The AndPurpose Forum | Mumbai 2025, held this December 10, 2025 at Jio World Centre, will bring together leaders reimagining the intersection of purpose and progress — aligning capital, creativity, and climate action for a regenerative future.
Across industries, one question now defines leadership:
How do we grow responsibly?
From founders building inclusion-first startups to corporates designing sustainability roadmaps, India’s innovation economy is rewriting what progress looks like.
The AndPurpose Forum | Mumbai 2025 convenes the visionaries behind this shift — innovators, investors, policymakers, and CSR leaders — aligning businesses with impact.
Come, showcase your solutions to the world.
Venue: Jio World Centre, Mumbai
Date: December 10th, 2025
EcoHQ × AndPurpose
ecoHQ joins the forum as a Network Partner, bringing deep expertise in climate strategy, sustainability communications, and ecosystem enablement. Together, we aim to elevate practitioner voices, drive system-level storytelling, and accelerate collaborative action.
Defining the Decade Ahead — For Mumbai and Beyond
From fashion to finance, and equity to urban resilience, the forum journeys across India — and especially Mumbai’s — most urgent and inspiring frontiers of change. Each theme opens a dialogue between creativity, capital, and impact, redefining how industries can lead in the post-COP30 decade.
Reimagine Fashion for a Bold, Sustainable, and Transformative Future
The fashion industry stands at a turning point. From waste and overproduction to the rise of biomaterials and circular systems, the choices we make today will define the future of style and sustainability.
The AndPurpose Forum arrives in Mumbai to spotlight the future of sustainable fashion, in partnership with ecoHQ. From circular design and biomaterials to heritage handlooms and conscious fashion systems, this forum opens the stage for innovators, designers, and changemakers shaping a responsible and resilient fashion industry.
We’re bringing together investors, CSR leaders, innovators, and policymakers to accelerate this transformation.
What to expect
- Practical pathways in waste management & circular design
- Cutting-edge innovations in biomaterials
- Systems balancing creativity with sustainability
- Partnerships shaping a responsible fashion ecosystem
What’s in it for you
- Visibility for your innovation at the intersection of fashion and sustainability
- Access to investors, CSR heads, and industry collaborators
- Influence through immersive workshops and dialogues shaping the sector
- Brand leadership through sponsorship
Mumbai is India’s fashion capital — your solutions belong at the centre of it. Join us to accelerate change in circular design, sustainable textiles, and fashion systems.
Reimagining the Financial Capital of India for Sustainability and Lasting Impact
Finance is at the heart of every transition and one of the most powerful levers for change. From green investments and impact funds to ESG-driven capital flows and climate finance, the choices we make today will define the resilience and inclusivity of tomorrow’s economy.
At the AndPurpose Forum | Mumbai, in network partnership with ecoHQ, we are reimagining the Financial Capital of India — bringing together investors, CSR leaders, innovators, and policymakers to unlock finance that delivers both economic growth and social impact.
What to expect
- Innovative pathways in sustainable & blended finance for long-term growth
- Mobilizing capital for climate, equity & resilience aligned with measurable outcomes
- Policy frameworks enabling ESG, CSR funding & impact investing that accelerate innovation
- Partnerships shaping India’s sustainable finance ecosystem to unlock collective impact
Explore how Mumbai can catalyze the future of sustainable finance for India and the world. Join us to connect with capital providers and change makers committed to building a finance ecosystem where profit and purpose go hand in hand.
Driving Equity Forward and Building Inclusive Workspaces, Together
True progress happens when every voice is heard, valued, and empowered. The future of work is being redefined by inclusion, representation, and equity. From gender diversity in leadership to inclusive hiring and allyship at work, the choices we make today shape the equitable workplaces and societies of tomorrow.
At the AndPurpose Impact Forum | Mumbai, in collaboration with ecoHQ, we’re spotlighting Gender Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) by convening business leaders, HR professionals, policymakers, changemakers, and allies to drive meaningful action.
What to expect
- Strategies for advancing equity in organizations and entrepreneurship
- Conversations on allyship & inclusive leadership
- Inspiring stories from diverse leaders & changemakers
- Building networks that strengthen DEI impact
Building systems that truly value diversity requires allyship, leadership commitment, and enabling policies. Join us to explore how Mumbai can lead the way in fostering equity, inclusion, and allyship in action.
Reimagining Cities that are Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive
The climate crisis is no longer tomorrow’s challenge — it’s today’s reality. Urban centres are under unprecedented pressure. From waste piling up to water scarcity and unpredictable weather, the choices we make now will determine our planet’s future. Addressing these challenges requires innovation, integrated systems, and collaboration.
At the AndPurpose Forum | Mumbai, in network partnership with ecoHQ, we’re bringing together urban planners, innovators, policymakers, and sustainability leaders to co-create solutions for resilient and future-ready cities.
What to expect
- Pathways to sustainable water management and equity
- Tackling water-related waste through circular design & integrated systems
- Climate adaptation strategies for climate-resilient cities
- Public–private partnerships that accelerate climate solutions
Rapid growth, climate risks, and unsustainable consumption are pushing cities to the edge. Join us in reimagining cities that are sustainable, resilient, and inclusive.
Forum Format
- Knowledge Sessions & Keynotes
- Fireside Chats with Industry Leaders
- Social Innovation Exhibits
- Purpose Pitch Showcases
- Networking with 150+ curated changemakers, 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 solutions in a curated exhibit space designed for visibility — directly to funders, corporates, and collaborators across sectors like circular fashion, clean mobility, agri-tech, or ed-tech. Display your brand, certifications, materials, and business models directly to funders, buyers, and collaborators.
Please Note: Relevant fees apply. Use referral Code: EcoHQ10
Purpose Pitch
Pitch your innovation to a curated audience of investors, philanthropies, CSR leaders, and ecosystem enablers ready to scale the next big idea for people and the planet.
Please Note: Relevant fees apply. Use referral Code: EcoHQ10
Attend as a Delegate
Connect with 400+ impact leaders from across sectors driving sustainability and social innovation in India.
Please Note: Relevant fees apply. Use code: ECOHQ10 at checkout to avail an exclusive discount.
Apply to Speak or Nominate a Speaker
Share your insights, research, or innovation on a purpose-driven stage that values substance over spotlight. Nominate yourself or someone whose voice deserves to be heard in Mumbai’s post-COP30 dialogue.
Sponsor the Event
Partner with us as a thought leader with brand visibility, speaking slots, curated networking, and positioning at the forefront of purpose-driven innovation.
Lead a Masterclass Workshop
Lead hands-on sessions to share frameworks, influence industry practices, and engage directly with decision-makers.
These workshops are designed for founders, designers, and professionals eager to turn ideas into industry-wide action by teaching practical tools and transformative models that accelerate sustainable change.
The transition we talk about begins with who’s in the room.
Let’s fill it with people who mean what they say — and build what they believe.