Aahvaan: NGO-CSR Conclave- 2026

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, marked by complex social challenges and growing demands for corporate accountability, collaboration between not-for-profits and businesses is no longer a philanthropic footnote- it is a strategic necessity. Aahvaan: NGO-CSR Conclave explores how the best change happens when diverse hands and hearts work in unison. The relevance of this conclave lies in its potential to foster impactful collaborations between NGOs and corporations and leverage their unique strengths to address pressing social challenges effectively. By bringing together financial resources and technical expertise from corporations and exploring the grassroot knowledge and community engagement of NGOs, this conclave aims to create synergistic partnerships that promote sustainable and inclusive development.

Building on a remarkable legacy spanning six decades of empowering youth and strengthening civil society and following the overwhelming success of our first two editions, we proudly present the much-anticipated “Aahvaan: NGO-CSR Conclave 2026 (3rd Edition)” to be held at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra’s premises on February 24-25, 2026

This conclave brings together senior corporate decision makers, CSR Professionals, implementing agencies, NGOs and policy makers to celebrate their achievements, and to share insights and best practices deployed on what more can be done.

This year, there would be around 300+ Development Professionals including CSR and Sustainability Heads, NGO Leaders, Academic Professionals, Social Entrepreneurs and Changemakers who are making exemplary contributions towards nation-building from across the country.

Be a part of the movement redefining corporate citizenship and collaborative impact.

Objectives of the Conclave:

  • To understand the significance of forging partnership between NGOs and corporations.
  • To deepen the understanding of how NGOs can play their role in effective CSR implementation.
  • To identify the gap between strategic planning and implementation of CSR and exploring plausible solutions.
  • To promote multi-stakeholders’ partnership and shared learning.
  • To provide an Expo Floor for NGOs and Social Bodies to showcase their welfare initiatives.

Key Highlights of the Conclave:

  • Forum is expected to have 300+ Delegates from across the country.
  • Exclusive dialogues on collaboration and partnership between Corporate and NGOs.
  • Expert Mentoring and Domain-specific Breakouts.
  • Presentation of case studies and best practices in action.
  • Participation of Social Sector Community includes Entrepreneurs, CSR Heads, NGO’s Founders, Leadership team of Social Enterprises, Social Workers & Volunteers of Various CSR Initiatives from Across India.
  • Expo Floor to Showcase various Active Small- & Large-Scale Social Welfare Initiatives LED by NGO’s & Social Bodies to Seek Joining Hands to Amplify their Social Initiatives & Campaigns.

Key themes to be addressed:

  • Amendments to CSR Rules: A Game Changer
  • Evolving trends and challenges in CSR in present context
  • CSR Implementation: NGOs as Strategic Catalysts
  • Partnerships for Progress: Bridging Gaps through Strategic Collaboration
  • Abilities beyond skills: Role of CSR and NGOs in Livelihood Generation
  • Emerging opportunities in creating sustainable livelihoods for low-income communities
  • Unlocking the potential of Technology for Social Change
  • Viksit Gaon, Viksit Bharat @ 2047: NGO-Corporate Synergy

Who should attend?

  • CSR, ESG & Sustainability Leaders.
  • CSR Committee Members.
  • CSR Practitioners & Corporate communications.
  • NGO Heads and Managers.
  • Government Agencies.
  • Academic Institutions, Research Scholars, etc.
  • Social Enterprises and Changemakers.

Why you should attend?

  • You will get to interact with CSR & Sustainability Leaders and NGO veterans and get better insight about development landscape in current context.
  • You will get to know the latest trends, opportunities and challenges faced by both corporates and not-for-profit organisations and how to navigate them effectively.
  • You will get to build meaningful connections with decision-makers who are actively seeking fresh perspectives and collaborative growth.
  • You will have an opportunity to showcase various Active Small- & Large-Scale Social Welfare Initiatives LED by you Joining Hands to Amplify your Social Initiatives & Campaigns.

Leading Voices for Change

Featured Speakers

Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee

Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee

Former DG & CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

Mr. Sandeep Kumar

Mr. Sandeep Kumar

Chief Executive Officer, ONGC Foundation

Mr. Vishal Bhardwaj

Mr. Vishal Bhardwaj

Head- CSR, Shree Cement Ltd

Mr. Kumar Anurag Pratap

Mr. Kumar Anurag Pratap

Vice President & CSR Leader, Capgemini India

Mr. Haribhai Mori

Mr. Haribhai Mori

President- CSR, Bajaj Foundation

Mr. Mathew Joseph

Mr. Mathew Joseph

Country Director, American India Foundation

Mr. Arun Upadhyay

Mr. Arun Upadhyay

National Head- Skill Dev. & Special Initiatives, Pidilite Industries Ltd.

Mr. Sushant Verma

Mr. Sushant Verma

Asia Regional Director, Trickle Up

Dr. Sujeet Ranjan

Dr. Sujeet Ranjan

Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Delhi

Mr. Chetan Kapoor

Mr. Chetan Kapoor

Chief Executive Officer, Tech Mahindra Foundation

Mr. Prabhat Sinha

Mr. Prabhat Sinha

Director, Govt. & Public Affairs & CSR, Boehringer Ingelheim

Mr. Nishant Sinha

Mr. Nishant Sinha

Head- CSR, Exide Industries Ltd

Mr. Niraj Kumar Lal

Mr. Niraj Kumar Lal

Group Head- CSR, Arvind Ltd. & CEO, Arvind Foundation

Ms. Gayatri Subramaniam

Ms. Gayatri Subramaniam

Director, ICSRB & AWiB

Mr. Sujeet Sarkar

Mr. Sujeet Sarkar

Global Chief Executive Officer, RAF Global

Apart from the above given list, there will also be other guest speakers from CSR, NGO and Govt. Agencies who would share their insights during the conclave

Registration Fee & Process:

To participate in this event, submitting a nomination is mandatory. Please complete your nomination through the provided link www.vishwayuvakkendra.org. All the nominations will be reviewed by our selection committee and selected participants will receive a selection letter via email. Upon receiving the selection letter, participants are required to pay a registration fee of Rs. 1180 (Rs. 1000 Fee + Rs. 180 GST @18%). Once the payment has been received by us, a final confirmation letter will be sent to you via email.

The Bank Account Details of Vishwa Yuvak Kendra are as follows:

Account Holder Vishwa Yuvak Kendra
Account No. 15230100020938
Bank Name Federal Bank
Branch Name Connaught Circus Extension, New Delhi
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All payments must be made online using the details provided above.

Please take notes of the following points:

  1. Registration is mandatory. Only participants with confirmed registration will be allowed to participate.
  2. Seats are limited, and hence registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  3. Last date for submission of nomination is 21st January, 2026 whereas, the last date for depositing the registration fee is 31st January, 2026.
  4. Once all seats are filled, additional registration requests will not be considered.
  5. Registration fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other person and programmes.
  6. Complimentary lunch and refreshments will be provided to all the confirmed participants during the event.
  7. This is a Non-residential Conclave, and hence the travel and accommodation would be borne by the participants only.
  8. The content of the conclave would be presented in ENGLISH and HINDI to cater to a diverse audience.
  9. Please be informed that you need to have either a digital copy of the email confirmation or a printed version with you during the desk registration at VYK, Delhi.

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