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RISE PECOWorld Summit 2025 begins

The RISE PECOWorld Summit 2025 (RPS25), curated by RISE Infinity Foundation and Idobro Impact Solutions, has kicked off a global community o...


The RISE PECOWorld Summit 2025 (RPS25), curated by RISE Infinity Foundation and Idobro Impact Solutions, has kicked off a global community of changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders from January 27 to February 1, 2025. Marking its milestone 12th edition, the Summit aims to diverse stakeholders on one platform to deliberate on the possibilities of a sustainable future. This year’s theme, "Think Different, Act Together", underscores the need for systems thinking and collective action to address pressing global challenges. The Opening Plenary will feature the release of the *RISE Values – Responsible, Inclusive, Sustainable, and Ecosystem-Friendly* – championed by global thought leaders offering transformative insights aligned with the SDGs - Mikiko Tanaka - Director and Head, UN ESCAP Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia, Dr. Tina Opie, Chief Vision Officer - Opie Consulting Group LLC, Founder of Shared Sisterhood, Aisha Khan, Board of Governors, SDPI and CEO - Civil Society Coalition for Climate Change (CSCCC), Islamabad and Susan Leger Ferraro, Social entrepreneur, Business innovator and Author – SuperLoop. The daily plenary sessions will also spotlight voices such as Dr. Rajan Sudesh Ratna (UN ESCAP), Mehul Kuwadia (Grey Cells), Cheryl Kiser (Babson College, USA), and Arun Maira (Ex-Member, Planning Commission of India who will guide discussions on systems thinking and regenerative leadership. 

The Summit celebrates Changemakers and will honour these extraordinary individuals through the RISE Citizen Award for their contributions to sustainability, equity, and social impact which will be presented at the Closing Plenary on 1st February 2025. RPS25 will see diverse global perspectives with host sessions showcasing insights from Canada, Nigeria, the Netherlands, and Singapore, fostering international collaboration. Under its Fest, Forum, and Tour Innovative programming approach, RPS25 will feature over 25+ interactive formats. This year there will be a RISE Forest plantation by CommuniTree, a fashion show and Mentoring sessions by multiple organisations. Cultural pride and environmental stewardship will be central themes, highlighted in sessions like "Reviving Rangla Punjab" and "Sangti Valley: The Zero Waste Village". Creative expressions such as "Sur Aur Shwaas: Wellness Through Indian Music" will emphasize harmony between tradition and modernity. Something for everyone as the mosaic in the logo emphasises, student, expert, NGO or Entrepreneur. 

This year’s Summit will introduce cutting-edge digital features to maximize engagement, including AIdriven session personalization, Virtual lounges for networking and mentoring clinics, Resource-sharing tools for polls, brochures, and catalogues. Feedback from Leaders Karon Shaiva, Convenor of RISE PECOWorld, highlights the event’s significance: "RPS25 is a crucible of knowledge and action, uniting diverse voices to multiply collective impact. Through Purpose, Profit, and Peace, we aim to leave no one behind." Reflections from our other plenary speakers will emphasize the importance of inclusive partnerships.

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