A dialogue convening social entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, businesses, and non-profits to advance actionable solutions for India’s most pressing development challenges through collaboration and shared learning.
Collaboration is no longer optional. DD 2026 focuses on how institutions, communities, and leaders can work together to unlock scale, resilience, and long-term impact across India’s development ecosystem.



A guided, in-field experience offering firsthand exposure to community-led programs and proven initiatives, enabling learning, reflection, and feedback directly from the ground.
A convening to advance systemic change in employability skilling and education by aligning government, industry, academia, and social sector leaders around collective solutions.
A founder-first dialogue focused on entrepreneurship for Bharat, bringing together founders, investors, enablers, and policymakers to co-create pathways for scale and impact.
For the past 16 years, Development Dialogue has been a catalyst for positive change, bringing together thousands of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a better world. Over the years, we have fostered countless partnerships, sparked innovative solutions, and contributed to significant advancements in rural development, skilling, and entrepreneurship.