Connect Karo 2025, WRI India’s flagship knowledge event, will take place on September 2–3, 2025, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

With more than 150 speakers and 40+ sessions, the event will bring together thought leaders, experts, academics, scientists, and civil society members to explore actionable pathways toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Featured Speakers

Some of our key speakers include:

  • Amitabh Kant – Former G20 Sherpa and former CEO, NITI Aayog
  • D Thara, IAS – Additional Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
  • Sudha Ramen, IFS – Member Secretary, State Planning Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu
  • Amit Prothi – Director General, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
  • Debolina Kundu – Director, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
  • Bijal Brahmbhatt – Director, Mahila Housing Trust (MHT)
  • Rana Hasan – Director, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

…along with many other distinguished speakers.
Register now to be part of two days of ideas, dialogue, and action on building sustainable and equitable cities and communities. See our full lineup of speakers and the Connect Karo 2025 Agenda

Special Feature: Stories that Matter

This year, WRI India will also host Stories that Matter, an immersive exhibition that brings real stories to life, showcasing how people-first approaches are shaping a more sustainable and resilient future.