NEW DELHI – The AVPN Global Conference 2026 opened yesterday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India, marking the first time in its 13-year history that the Conference is being held in the country. This signature convening takes place as AVPN enters its 15th year of moving capital towards impact for Asia, underscoring the organisation’s strategic evolution and its call for Asia leaders to shift from participation to leadership in advancing Asia-led solutions.
This year’s edition brings together close to 2,000 of the region’s most influential funders, investors, corporates, policymakers and changemakers to shape practical and scalable pathways for inclusive growth. A Special Address titled “Advancing India’s Health Agenda” was delivered by Anupriya Patel, Honourable Minister of State & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, who spoke on how India can translate its health ambitions into actionable, inclusive strategies.
