ICC25 — Agenda
NDMC Convention Center, New Delhi · 19 December 2025
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
REGISTRATION & WELCOME
Venue: Registration Desk
- Participant check‑in & badge collection
- Welcome coffee & networking
- Digital Forest Pledge Wall — interactive zone
- Innovation Showcase — exhibition opening
- Media registration & kit distribution
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
INAUGURAL SESSION
Theme: “India's Climate Dharma: From Ancient Wisdom to Net Zero Vision”
3:05 – 3:15 PM · Welcome Address
Speaker: Moderator, Net Zero Horizon
Event vision, campaign outcomes, partnership announcements
Speaker: Moderator, Net Zero Horizon
Event vision, campaign outcomes, partnership announcements
3:15 – 3:25 PM · Lamp Lighting Ceremony
Dignitaries: Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, Key Ministers & Officials
Lighting the path to India's sustainable future
Dignitaries: Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, Key Ministers & Officials
Lighting the path to India's sustainable future
3:25 – 4:00 PM · Chief Guest Address
Topic: “Vedic Wisdom for Climate Consciousness: The Dharmic Path to Net Zero”
Ancient practices, spiritual sustainability, dharmic lifestyle for climate action
Topic: “Vedic Wisdom for Climate Consciousness: The Dharmic Path to Net Zero”
Ancient practices, spiritual sustainability, dharmic lifestyle for climate action
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
NETWORKING BREAK
- Refreshments & traditional Indian tea
- Innovation Showcase viewing
- Digital Forest Pledge participation
- Informal networking & business card exchange
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION 1 · Energy Transition & Policy Governance
Theme: “Roadmap to Net Zero 2070”
- India's renewable targets and achievements
- Policy barriers and regulatory solutions
- PSU leadership in energy transition
- International cooperation & technology transfer
- Financing mechanisms for clean energy
- Grid integration challenges & solutions
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION 2 · Building India's Carbon Conscious Ecosystem
Theme: “Creating sustainable behaviours and systems across sectors”
- Multi‑stakeholder collaboration models
- Carbon mapping and monitoring systems
- Community engagement & behavioural change
- Green financing & investment mechanisms
- Technology innovation & knowledge sharing
- Measuring and tracking carbon commitments
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
NETWORKING BREAK
- Climate Commitment Index rankings display
- Business networking opportunities
- Media interviews & photo sessions
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION 3 · Agriculture & Climate Resilience
Theme: “Sustainable farming & climate adaptation for India's agricultural backbone”
- Blending ancient farming wisdom with modern climate solutions
- Smart irrigation & soil carbon storage for resilience
- AI & blockchain to modernize agricultural practices
- Financing mechanisms for climate‑smart investments
- Policy alignment with Net Zero 2070 goals
- Farmer engagement & scaling adaptation models
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
CLIMATE TORCHBEARERS AWARDS CEREMONY
Theme: “Honouring India's Climate Champions”
Award Categories
- Corporate Climate Champion Award
- Grassroots Climate Action Award
- Climate Innovation Excellence Award
- Climate Research Impact Award
8:35 – 8:40 PM · Special Recognition
- Climate Commitment Index rankings — newsletter announcement
- Top‑performing PSUs recognition (newsletter)
- Digital Forest Pledge ceremony
- Collective commitment for climate action
- Group photo with award recipients
8:45 PM – 9:15 PM
NETWORKING DINNER
Theme: “Celebrating Partnerships for a Greener Tomorrow”
- 8:45 – 9:00 PM: Cocktail reception — welcome drinks & canapés
- Informal networking & partnership discussions
- Photo opportunities with dignitaries
10:00 PM – 10:30 PM
CLOSING & GRATITUDE
- Vote of thanks by Organising Committee
- Partnership announcement highlights
- Future collaboration commitments
- Distribution of Climate Action Findings Paper (preview)