In-Person Event

ESG & HRDD Practitioner Forum — India

A day of practical exchange for sustainability, procurement and human-rights leaders working across Indian supply chains.

18 September 2026
09:30 – 17:00 IST
Mumbai, India
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  • Connect with sustainability & sourcing professionals.
  • Join interactive sessions on real-world supply-chain challenges.
  • Hear practical insights and peer perspectives.

Places are limited. Attendance requests are reviewed and confirmed by the World of Gears team.

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About the forum

Connect, learn, and sharpen your ESG strategy

The Practitioner Forum brings together sustainability professionals, procurement leaders and human-rights experts for a day of insight, collaboration and practical learning. This year's programme explores the priorities shaping responsible business in India — from evolving regulation and due-diligence expectations to supply-chain resilience, transparency and responsible sourcing.

Attendees will have plenty of opportunities to connect directly with speakers, peers and the World of Gears team throughout the day, rounded off with networking drinks to keep the dialogue going.

What to expect
  • Presentations and panels from practitioners and industry leaders.
  • Interactive discussions focused on shared supply-chain challenges.
  • Space to exchange perspectives and build new connections.
When
Thursday 18 September 2026
09:30 – 17:00 IST · Networking drinks until 18:00
Where
Mumbai, India
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Agenda

A full day of practical exchange

The agenda below may be subject to change.

08:45 – 09:30
Registration & welcome breakfast
Badge collection, light breakfast and time to settle in.
09:30 – 09:45
Welcome & framing the day
An outline of the day and who's in the room.
09:45 – 10:30
The regulatory landscape: what's coming and what it means
A practical rundown of emerging due-diligence requirements shaping global supply chains.
10:30 – 11:30
Beyond the audit: supplier visibility in practice
A hands-on session working through common blockers to deeper supply-chain visibility.
11:30 – 12:00
Networking break
Grab a drink and meet someone new.
12:00 – 13:00
Member spotlight: lessons from the factory floor
Peers share how they've turned findings into real improvements, with time for questions.
13:00 – 14:00
Networking lunch
Refuel and continue the morning's conversations.
14:00 – 15:30
Workshop: building an HRDD programme that holds
A working session on the systems and evidence buyers now expect to see.
15:30 – 16:30
Open forum — ask us anything
A chance to raise any outstanding questions with the World of Gears team.
16:30 – 18:00
Closing & networking drinks
Reflect on the day, unwind, and deepen new connections.
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Venue

A central, easily reached location

We're hosting this year's forum at a central Mumbai venue, well connected by road and rail and a short distance from the nearest station. Full access details will be shared with confirmed attendees ahead of the day.

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Questions about the forum?

Whether you're attending or just exploring, our team is happy to help you get the most from the day.

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