Events

April 1, 2026- India CSR Day Deceleration 

April 1 holds special significance as Indian CSR Day. 

The event featured three key segments: “CSR Intent: From Compliance to Genuine Societal Impact,” which emphasized moving beyond checkbox CSR toward measurable, purpose-driven outcomes; “Amplifying Impact: Media & Role in Spreading CSR Knowledge,” which highlighted the role of media in building awareness, credibility, and scale; and “CSR’s Unsung Frontlines: Army Welfare & Neglected Sustainability Themes,” which focused on directing efforts toward underserved and often overlooked areas such as mental health and Armed Forces.

The event also saw four key announcements: CyberPeace launched its CSR and ESG advisory services; India CSR announced the India CSR Academy; the Dr. Chatterjee National CSR Fellowship Programme was introduced with two one-year fellowships of ₹1 lakh each; and the forthcoming India CSR Summit for defence forces was announced.

Youtube Link: India CSR Day 2026 | Celebrating 12 Years of CSR in India | Live at 4 PM IST

Date: 27th March, 2026

Event: 13th International PRME Conference

Venue: IILM University, Greater Noida

Details: The 13th International Conference on Responsible Management in the Age of AI brings together scholars, industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to explore how emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, are reshaping management, organizational resilience, and sustainable value creation.

Date: 16th March, 2026

Event: National CSR Summit, 2026, AROH Foundation

Venue: IIC, New Delhi

Details: The National CSR Summit 2026, organized by AROH Foundation, was held on 16 March 2026 at the India International Centre, bringing together policymakers, corporate leaders, and development practitioners to strengthen India’s evolving CSR ecosystem.

Centered around the theme “Aligning for Last-Mile Impact: Community | Collaboration | Convergence,” the summit focused on how CSR can accelerate inclusive growth and contribute meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Date: 27th February, 2026

Event: 15th PSE Conclave and PSE Excellence Awards, Indian Chamber of Commerce

Venue: Le Meridien, New Delhi

Details: Bringing together a stellar lineup of industry visionaries, policymakers and thought-leaders, the event will serve as a dynamic platform to explore pressing themes such as sustainability, global competitiveness, cyber-resilience, corporate social responsibility, and gender equality and equity.

Date: 24-25th February, 2026

Event: Aahvaan NGO-CSR Conclave, 3rd Edition, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra

Venue: VYK Campus, New Delhi

Details: 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.

Date: 25th February, 2026

Event: Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) CSR Conclave

Venue: New Delhi

Details: The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the 7th SIAM CSR Conclave under the theme “CSR Partnerships – From Shared Vision to Shared Value.” This Conclave united industry titans, CSR practitioners, policymakers, NGOs, and development experts to reimagine collaborative partnership models that drive inclusive growth, community empowerment, and self-reliant national development.

Date: 30th January, 2026

Event: CSR & Innovation Summit, AIMA (All India Management Association) 

Venue: New Delhi

Details: The programme underscores responsibility and innovation, two strategic pillars of modern business. The CSR Contest recognises corporates and PSUs driving tangible social impact through responsible practices, while the Innovation Contest honours organisations implementing transformative solutions in technology, business models, and services.

Date: 23rd January, 2026

Event: International Net Zero Summit 2026

Venue: Taj Vivanta, Goa

Details: The International Net Zero Summit (INZS) 2026 is a landmark gathering of policymakers, corporate leaders, investors, academics, and sustainability practitioners from across the globe.
Hosted by industry leaders in collaboration with the Government and regulatory authorities, the summit serves as a platform to set benchmarks, develop actionable strategies, and accelerate the journey towards Net Zero emissions.

24 December 2025,
Eros Hotel, New Delhi

Theme: Tech with a Soul – Reimagining Social Change in the AI Era

The Panel discussion led by Dr. Chatterjee explored the shift beyond traditional CSR towards purpose-led business models. Leaders from government, corporates, and civil society discussed how technology, AI, and innovation are embedding social impact into core business strategy for sustainable, scalable change.

19th December, 2025
Taj City Centre, Kolkata

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted a CSR conclave in Kolkata, bringing together leaders from corporates, government, NGOs, and academia. Discussions focused on CSR 2.0, ESG, technology, and AI-driven impact, emphasising collaboration, data governance, and moving beyond compliance towards measurable, sustainable social outcomes.

18 December 2025 | Kolkata, Calcutta Club

The launch of CSR Case Studies from India: 10 Years of Impact and Nation Building reflected on a decade of India’s CSR journey. Co-edited with Dr. Nayan Mitra, the book brings practitioner-led insights on purpose-driven CSR. The evening featured reflections on ethics, collaboration, and moving beyond compliance towards meaningful, sustainable impact.

December 17, 2025
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Roseate, Aerocity, New Delhi

About: The ET Edge Global Sustainability Alliance – Transformation Series serves as a premier forum dedicated to propelling India’s sustainability journey through visionary leadership and collaborative innovation. Bringing together policymakers, industry pioneers, startups, and investors, the event fosters dynamic dialogue, catalyzes meaningful partnerships, and honors trailblazing organizations and leaders shaping India’s energy transition, circular economy, and corporate social responsibility landscape.

December 12, 2025
Patna

About:CIMP looks forward to welcoming thought leaders, practitioners, and scholars for meaningful engagement towards inclusive and sustainable development.

DECEMBER 7, 2024

3-4 PM

IILM UNIVERSITY, GOLF COURSE ROAD SECTOR 53, GURUGRAM, HARYANA- 122003

ABOUT THE EVENT

This panel explores the evolution of CSR from traditional philanthropy to a strategic, purpose-driven business function. Leaders will discuss how CSR now integrates with core business goals, fostering social impact, sustainable growth, and corporate accountability. The session highlights innovative models aligning ESG priorities, stakeholder expectations, and long-term value creation.

December 02, 2025
Constitution Club, New Delhi

About:IIT Kharagpur Director, Suman Chakraborty, launched ‘Impact RISE’ (Research, Innovation, Skilling, and Entrepreneurship) to channelize technology for societal transformation.

November 27, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR

About: Through this engaging conversation, Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee will discuss the salient features of the Indian CSR and its role in India’s growth story as a model of innovation, branding and long-term value creation for companies.