In an era marked by deep sustainable transformation, the UN GCNI Regional Convention - West aspires to transcend traditional conversations on ESG and Sustainability. The vision is to unlock a future-oriented dialogue, where purpose, technology, and people converge to accelerate progress toward the SDGs, our Forward Faster mission.
The theme “Shaping the Future with ESG, AI, and Innovation” will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and human-centric innovation can redefine corporate responsibility, stakeholder value, and environmental integrity. We envision a forward-looking, high-engagement platform where leaders, changemakers, innovators, and youth collaboratively shape pathways to solve today’s toughest ESG challenges—intelligently, inclusively, and impactfully.
This convention is more than an event; it's a pivotal moment for collective action. Join us to be part of a platform that inspires change, catalyses action, and solidifies India’s leadership in the global sustainability movement, driving tangible progress toward achieving the SDGs by 2030. Join us to be the architect of the future we are committed to building.
Uncover how AI, digital transformation, and human-centric innovation can redefine corporate responsibility and accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Gain insights into practical strategies for integrating purpose and technology to address today's toughest ESG challenges.
Engage directly with leaders, changemakers, and innovators from diverse sectors to foster collaborative solutions. Forge meaningful connections with peers and experts dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future, strengthening India's leadership in the global sustainability movement.
Discover how to become an architect of the future by exploring high-impact, forward-looking partnerships and technologies. Learn how to leverage the convergence of ESG, AI, and innovation to create tangible, inclusive, and impactful solutions.
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Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Verma
VP, Western Region and Environment, Health & Safety
Head
UN CGNI & Grasim Industries Limited
Mr. Ganesh Reddy
Secretary, UN GCNI
Founder cum CEO,
Citizens Foundation
Mr. Prabodha Acharya
Convenor, Convention Organising Committee
Chief Sustainability Officer
JSW Group
Mr. Badal Balachandani
AVP - Corporate Sustainability
JSW Steel Ltd
Dr. Nitin Dumasia
President & CEO
Growlity Inc.
Mr. Prabhat Pant
Vice President - Global Market
Development
Growlity
Inc.
Mr. Ankit Todi
Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Mahindra &
Mahindra
Ms. Nishtha Gupta
Chief Sustainability Officer
Suzlon Energy
Limited
Mr. Alok Mishra
Group Head – Sustainability
Welspun BAPL Pvt
Limited
Mr. Jason D'Souza
Executive Vice President
J.B. CHEMICALS &
PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
Dr. Arvind Bodhankar
Chief Sustainability Officer
ArcelorMittal
Nippon
Steel India (AMNS)
Dr. Mrityunjay Chaubey
Global Vice President & Head - Sustainability &
Environment
UPL
Dr. Naresh Tyagi
Chief Sustainability Officer
Aditya Birla
Fashion
and Retail Limited
(ABFRL)
Mr. Rishikesh Ahirrao
Group Sustainability & EHS Head
IRB INFRA DEV.
LTD
Mr. Akhil Anil Kumar
Head ESG
IDFC First Bank
Mr. Ashwini Saxena
CEO
GMR VARALAKSHMI FOUNDATION
Mr. Prabhu Narayan Singh
Founder & Managing Director
P Cube C Services LLP
Mr. Alok Vijayvergiya
Group Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Hinduja
Group Limited
Mr. Prasanna Rao
Managing Director
Nirantara Ecoventures Private
Limited
Mr. Santosh Kumar Singh
Chief Sustainability Officer
Larsen & Toubro
Infotech Ltd
Ms. Shilpashree Muniswamappa
Director, ESG & Communicatons
Colgate -
Palmolive
(India) Limited
Shri Piyush Goyal
Hon’ble Union Minister, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Mr Prabodha Acharya
Convenor, Regional Convention & Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Group
Ms Vaishali Nigam Sinha
President, UN GCNI & Co-Founder, Renew Energy
Mr Shombi Sharp
UN Resident Coordinator in India
Dr. Nitin Dumasia
Treasurer, UN GCNI & Founder, Growlity Inc.
Mr. Prasanna Rao
Managing Director, Nirantara Ecoventures Private Limited
Dr. Mrityunjay Chaubey
Global Vice President & Head - Sustainability & Environment, UPL
Mr. Akhil Anil Kumar
Head ESG, IDFC First Bank
Ms. Nishtha Gupta
Chief Sustainability Officer, Suzlon Energy Limited
Mr Ganesh Reddy
Secretary, UN GCNI & Founder cum CEO, Citizens Foundation
Mr Ratnesh
Executive Director, UN GCNI
Seats are limited. Confirmation of your registration is subject to review by the UNGCNI organising team.
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