Plenary Sessions

Plenary sessions will feature experienced academics, practitioners, and thought leaders engaged in critical discussions around cross-cutting themes related to social equity in South Asia. These sessions are designed to explore pressing contemporary issues by drawing together insights from both academic research and practical, field-based experience. In doing so, they aim to foster a richer and more grounded understanding of the challenges and possibilities in achieving equity across diverse sectors.

These sessions are designed as interactive conversations rather than presentations of individual papers. The emphasis will be on drawing connections across disciplines and experiences, highlighting both conceptual insights and the practical implications of current research and practice. A core objective of these sessions is to bridge the gap between theory and action by surfacing ideas, frameworks, and strategies that can inform future inquiry, advocacy, and partnerships.

Each session will include time for audience engagement through Q&A or moderated discussion, encouraging participants to contribute their own perspectives, pose questions, and explore areas of potential collaboration. These sessions aspire to be spaces of generative dialogue where participants can think collectively and critically about the work of social transformation in South Asia and beyond.