AVPN Global Conference 2026 – New Delhi Outcomes

The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) concluded its Global Conference 2026 on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The three‑day convening, the first ever hosted in India in the event’s 13‑year history, brought together more than 2,400 delegates representing 52 markets, alongside over 350 speakers who delivered content across more than 140 sessions under the theme “A Blueprint for Action in Asia”.

The conference moved beyond dialogue to concrete actions, announcing several partnership initiatives and capital commitments aimed at accelerating Asian solutions in climate action, health impact, gender equality and economic inclusion.

Key Partnership Announcements

  • Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Continuum of Capital – A dedicated session convened philanthropy, corporate foundations and impact‑driven organisations to reshape capital flows to women. The session also launched a new “WEE” feature on AVPN’s ImpactCollab platform, providing a vetted space that connects funders with high‑quality gender‑focused organisations.
  • ASEAN CSR Working Group – Officially launched at the conference, the Working Group, established in May 2026 by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN‑BAC), brings together corporate, CSR and foundation leaders to align private‑sector capital with ASEAN policy priorities and foster cross‑sector collaboration across Southeast Asia.
  • Sangam Collaborative – Introduced to support India’s 2047 development vision, the collaborative unites government, philanthropy and ecosystem partners to strengthen public systems in education and health across five high‑need Indian states. It targets improved outcomes for 70 million people. The launch was officiated by Ajay Piramal (Chairman, Piramal Foundation), Mark Suzman (CEO, Gates Foundation) and Amit Chandra (Chairperson, Bain Capital India and Co‑founder, A.T.E Chandra Foundation).
  • Global Mental Health Consortium – Formed to address fragmented funding for youth mental health across Asia, the consortium gathers cross‑border experts, policymakers and practitioners to develop coordinated approaches.
  • AVPN–Erth Zayed Philanthropies MoU – AVPN and Erth Zayed Philanthropies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen connections between philanthropic communities in Asia and West Asia, facilitating knowledge exchange, network building and resource mobilisation.

Impact Investing Day

A dedicated Impact Investing Day highlighted strategies to align the full continuum of capital, with particular emphasis on catalytic capital, domestic capital mobilisation and scalable financing models.

Strategic Significance for India

Hosting the conference underscored India’s growing importance in Asia’s impact agenda. The country’s rapid economic growth, advances in digital public infrastructure, healthcare, livelihoods, climate resilience and social innovation were highlighted as models with relevance beyond its borders. The event positioned India as both a destination for impact capital and a source of scalable solutions.

Leadership Quote

Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN, stated: “We cannot afford incremental actions when the challenges before us are systemic, urgent and deeply interconnected. The real message from New Delhi is that Asian leaders are ready to lead, not only in ambition, but also in execution. We now need the confidence to build frameworks that reflect our region’s realities and align capital more intentionally to back solutions built by and for our communities.”

About AVPN

AVPN is Asia’s largest platform for social impact, comprising over 700 resource providers, innovators and intermediaries across 43 markets. Its mission is to translate intent into impact by bringing together people, ideas and resources, strengthening partnerships, fostering open collaboration and enabling coordinated resource flows across markets and borders.