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Round Table Dialogues

Bridging the gap between intent and action. Six themes designed to reconstruct Bengaluru's urban blueprint through collaborative climate intelligence.

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DAY 01 • JUNE 4: THE URBAN REALITY
ROUNDTABLE 01 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Main Auditorium
Keynote + Thematic Roundtable

Beyond Kaveri: Can Bengaluru Rebuild Its Own Water Systems?

Reclaiming our lakes, recharging groundwater, and restoring Raja Kaluves to move from dependency to self-sufficiency.

Urban water resilience Lakes & groundwater restoration Rainwater harvesting Decentralised water systems Climate adaptation for cities
SPEAKERS & PANEL MEMBERS
Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar, IAS
Keynote Speaker Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar, IAS BWSSB Chairman
Clement Jayakumar
Moderator Clement Jayakumar Civic Leader, Mahadevpura Task Force, Bangalore
Vishwanath
Panelist Vishwanath Biome Environmental Trust (Rain Man of Bengaluru)
Radhica Kanniganti
Panelist Radhica Kanniganti ESG & Sustainability Policy & Regulation Expert, Air/Water (Wipro)
V Ram Prasad
Panelist V Ram Prasad Environmental Activist, Founder - Friends of Lakes
Sunil K G
Panelist Sunil K G Run for Water, Triathlete, STP Water Expert
ROUNDTABLE 02 12:15 PM – 01:30 PM Main Auditorium
Keynote + Zero Waste Roundtable

Banned but Everywhere: Rebuilding Trust in Bengaluru’s Waste Ecosystem

A critical conversation on Bengaluru’s waste systems, circular economy practices, plastic bans, segregation challenges, and citizen participation. This session examines the disconnect between policy and implementation while exploring pathways to rebuild trust and accountability across the waste ecosystem.

Plastic ban implementation Waste segregation systems Circular economy models Citizen participation Informal waste sector inclusion
SPEAKERS & PANEL MEMBERS
Snehal Sudhakar Lokhande, IAS
Keynote Speaker Snehal Sudhakar Lokhande, IAS Additional Commissioner, GBA East
Smitha Kulkarni
Moderator Smitha Kulkarni Environmental Activist | Co-Founder, StoneSoup | Bengaluru Eco Team & SWMRT
Dr. Shanthi Tummala
Panelist Dr. Shanthi Tummala Founder, HSR Citizen Forum | SWMRT
Gigi Mathews
Panelist Gigi Mathews Regional Director – Asia Partnerships, ENVIU
Plog Raja
Panelist Plog Raja Founder, The Indian Ploggers Army
ROUNDTABLE 03 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM Conference Hall A
Biodiversity, Infrastructure & Mobility Roundtable

Three Faces, One Climate Crisis: Heatwaves, Traffic, Infrastructure, Mobility & Rising AQI

An interdisciplinary discussion addressing Bengaluru’s interconnected urban climate challenges — from rising temperatures and poor air quality to traffic congestion, mobility stress, and infrastructure pressure. The session explores how climate-responsive urban planning can shape healthier and more resilient cities.

Urban heat islands Air quality & AQI Sustainable mobility Climate-resilient infrastructure Public health impacts
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DAY 02 • JUNE 5: THE FUTURE LANDSCAPE
ROUNDTABLE 04 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Main Auditorium
Tech Climate Code Roundtable

Code the Climate: Building Bengaluru’s Climate Operating System

A dialogue on how technology, AI, civic-tech, open data, and collaborative innovation can accelerate climate action in cities. This session explores how Bengaluru can build an integrated climate operating system powered by citizens, startups, institutions, and public platforms.

Climate-tech innovation Civic technology AI for urban resilience Open climate data Smart city systems
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ROUNDTABLE 05 12:15 PM – 01:30 PM Main Auditorium
Youth Climate Leadership Roundtable

Youth for a Changing Planet: Rethinking What We Teach

A forward-looking conversation on climate education, youth leadership, future skills, and reimagining learning ecosystems for the next generation. Educators, students, innovators, and changemakers discuss how climate literacy can move from awareness to action.

Climate education Youth leadership Future-ready learning Civic participation Sustainability in education
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ROUNDTABLE 06 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM Main Auditorium
Grand Finale Keynotes + Culture Roundtable

Culture for Climate: Can Art Inspire Bengaluru to ACT?

The summit’s grand finale explores the role of art, music, storytelling, media, and culture in driving climate awareness and public participation. Artists, creators, activists, and cultural voices come together to discuss how creativity can inspire climate action across communities.

Climate storytelling Public art & activism Music & creative expression Culture-driven climate action Community engagement
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Shape the Urban Blueprint

The Round Table Dialogues are the heartbeat of the summit. We are bringing together the city's brightest minds—policymakers, scientists, and grassroots leaders—to co-create actionable solutions for Bengaluru's future.

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