Director’s Message

It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to IndiSetu, an event born of conviction, curiosity, and collaboration. Conceived as an intellectual and cultural bridge between India and the United Kingdom, Indi Setu brings together changemakers from across disciplines to address the shared challenges and transformative possibilities of our time.

Following the successful inaugural edition of IndiSetu 2025, held in London, the platform demonstrated the power of meaningful India–UK dialogue, fostering impactful exchanges and enduring connections. Building on this strong foundation, IndiSetu 2026 moves forward with renewed momentum and purpose.

As the Founding Director of the Global Collaboration Forum (GCF), I have always believed in the power of networks that foster knowledge exchange, catalyse partnerships, and unlock innovation across borders. GCF, launched in Kolkata in 2024, was envisioned as a space to enable global good in the realms of healthcare, science and technology, education, environmental stewardship, art, culture, and music.

From climate resilience to health equity, IndiSetu 2026 convenes Indian and UK perspectives to advance informed dialogue and practical, solution-driven engagement. Through Indi Setu, we seek to cultivate enduring networks that encourage rigorous thinking, responsible innovation, and meaningful collaboration across disciplines. We warmly invite every right-thinking individual who shares our belief that the challenges of our time can only be addressed collectively—through empathy, imagination, and a shared commitment to shaping a better future together.

Let us co-create a platform that not only builds bridges between nations, but also across minds, generations and visions for a better tomorrow.

Warm regards,

Dr. Amit Ghose
Founding Director
Global Collaboration Forum (GCF)