Agenda
Central Track
9:30 am
Introduction of Development Dialogue 2025
- 10 min
(Introduction by Emcee + Lighting of the Lamps by Changemakers)
9:50 am
Fireside chat with Shri Jayesh Ranjan and moderated by Gururaj Desh Deshpande
- 20 min


10:10 am
Panel Discussion
Masters of Scale in Bharat
- 40 min
(An intimate conversation that unpacks the remarkable journeys of visionary leaders who have scaled transformative initiatives in Bharat. Offering a treasure trove of insights, the panel aims to inspire the next wave of changemakers to dream bigger and scale smarter in rural and semi-urban India)




10:50 am
Dreams have no boundaries: Vaishnavi Munuguri
(A graduate from NSV Degree College in Jagityal, raised by a resilient mother who, through farming and daily wage work, overcame challenges to ensure her child’s success after a family separation)
- 05 min
10:55 am
Panel Discussion
The Edu-Skill Multiplier: Harnessing Partnerships to Scale Education & Skilling Across Bharat
- 35 min
(A deep dive into the power of partnerships in accelerating impact and scaling transformative education & skill initiatives across Bharat. This session brings together diverse stakeholders to share strategies, success stories, and challenges in fostering synergies that amplify reach and effectiveness)




11:30 am
Tea/Coffee Break
- 15 min
11:45 am
Focus Forum
Unlocking Scale through Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- 1 hr
(This sub-theme explores how innovation and entrepreneurship drive scalable solutions in Bharat, unlocking opportunities for socio-economic transformation. Discussions will focus on scalable models, fostering innovation, and collaboration for impactful growth)
12:45 pm
Lunch
- 1 hr 15 min
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Focus Forum
Expansion of Economy in Bharat through Capacity building
- 1 hr
This sub-theme explores the transformative potential of capacity building and entrepreneurship in unlocking untapped economic opportunities in Bharat. The discussions will delve into strategies for empowering local talent, fostering innovative enterprises, and strengthening regional ecosystems to drive sustained economic growth in rural and semi-urban India
3:15 pm
Panel Discussion
Scaling IT Industry in Bharat through Partnership
- 20 min
(A discussion on enabling IT companies to expand into Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns through strategic partnerships. Leaders will share insights on the opportunities, challenges, and merits of building IT ecosystems in emerging regions, inspiring scalable and inclusive growth in Bharat’s IT sector)
3:35 pm
Dreams have NO boundaries: The K-Hub Story by Akshay Goharkar, Anthony Mario Stephen and Mohammed Waseem
- 10 min
3:45 pm
Fireside chat with Malavath Poorna, Indian Mountaineer
- 15 min
4:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
- 10 min
Glimpse video and Takeaway video
4:10 pm
Vote of thanks: Praveen Kumar Mutyala, Head of Kakatiya Sandbox
- 05 min
4:15 pm onwards
High Tea and Networking
Program Track
11:30 am
Skilling Alumni Mixer
- 01hr 15 min
- Parallel tracks
1:30 pm
Skilling Conclave
- 01hr 30 min
- Parallel tracks




2:00 pm
Entrepreneurship track
- 01hr
- Parallel tracks




