About IndiSetu Curtain Raiser

Hosted by: The Global Collaboration Forum (GCF)

At Taj Bengal, Kolkata on August 22, 2025

Time: 7pm onwards

Introduction

The Global Collaboration Forum (GCF) cordially invites distinguished guests, partners, and thought leaders to the Indi Setu Launch Event- an exclusive evening of reflection, conversa-tion, and cultural celebration at the iconic Taj Bengal, Kolkata..

Positioned as the official curtain-raiser to the upcoming Indi Setu Thought Leadership Summit in London this October, this event seeks to ignite conversations around innovation, sustain-ability, and India-UK collaboration,

Objectives

• To introduce the vision and scope of the Indi Setu summit
• To celebrate the spirit of cross-cultural partnership between India and the United Kingdom, with active involvement of the British High Commission in India
• To build anticipation around the upcoming October summit through an inspiring keynote, artistic expression, and stakeholder interaction
• To initiate an open forum where invited voices can shape the narrative around collaborative futures

Structure of the Evening

Welcome & Opening Address

A short welcome speech by the Founding Director of GCF, Dr. Amit Ghose, highlighting the purpose of the evening and the broader goals of GCF and Indi Setu.

Keynote Address

A keynote from a respected Indian thought leader (to be announced shortly) will set the tone for the evening. The talk will focus on the need for global partnerships in education, healthcare, environment, and entrepreneurship with specific relevance to the India-UK context

Indi Setu Preview: London 2025

• A curated visual and narrative preview of the October summit, Including:
• A video trailer of Planet Pitch, the all-india startup challenge
• Glimpses of confirmed speakers, patrons, and themes Key sessions and cultural elements to look forward to

Open Forum: Voices for Collaboration

Guests will be invited to share short remarks, insights, or personal reflections on india's evolving global partnerships. This segment will be informal and dynamic, helping seed new ideas and networks in the lead-up to the main event.