Development Dialogue
Aligning Intention, Innovation and Impact
Development Dialogue
Ruralyaan: Future-Proofing with Sustainability
“Development Dialogue – 2024” is a significant event organized by the Deshpande Foundation, dedicated to rural transformation for the past 15 years. The theme of this year is inspired by India’s successful Chandrayaan mission, metaphorically representing a soft landing in the vast realm of rural sustainability. The conference signifies an innovative journey towards sustainable rural development, emphasizing the enhancement of social infrastructure.
Deshpande Symposium
Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
The Deshpande Symposium is a gathering of like-minded practitioners focused on accelerating
innovation and entrepreneurship across the college and university environment. The Symposium
provides a venue for over 350 attendees from 100+ universities and colleges to learn from each other’s
experiences; to gain wider exposure for their ideas, successes, and start-ups; and to collaborate on
activities that increase innovation and entrepreneurship in their academic communities.
EforAll Summit
Inclusive Entrepreneurship
We believe everyone should be given the opportunity, resources, and support to turn their dream of starting a business into a reality. Entrepreneurship can be the gateway to stimulating the economy of cities, regions, and countries around the world. The EforAll Summit is designed for individuals and organizations working to build entrepreneurial ecosystems in the U.S. and globally.
