The STEP Global Summit 2025 was successfully held on November 7-8, 2025, at the Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi, India. This premier two-day event brought together leading academics, researchers, innovators, and changemakers from across the globe to deliberate on actionable solutions for sustainability challenges affecting the planet. Under the theme “Circular Futures: Innovation for People, Planet & Prosperity,” the summit focused on accelerating progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event featured immersive sessions on Policies, Green Technology, Innovation and AI, Blue Economy, Disaster and Climate, Water, Sustainable Fashion and Education for Sustainability. Key highlights included the Innovate for Earth 2.0 Ideathon, Sustainable Fashion Showcase “Walk for Khadi 3.0,” Sustainability Excellence Awards. The summit followed a hybrid format, promoting global participation and fostering cross-sector collaborations with more than 100 Delegates, 30 Speakers and Panellists and more than 500 online participants. The Inaugural Session was graced by the following dignitaries: Smt. Kalpna Sharma, Kathak Nritynagana, Guru and Philanthropist (Ganesh Stuti) Dr. Neha Singh, Director, Save Vibrant Earth Foundation (Introduction and convenor’s remarks) Prof. Anand Srivastava, Honorable Vice Chancellor, NSUT (Inaugural Address)
Dr. S.D Attri, Member, Technical CAQM, Delhi NCR (Keynote Address) Prof. Sujeewa, Dean, CINEC University, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Felicitation) Isaac Puhua, Environment Advisor, Auckland Foundation, New Zealand (Felicitation) (Online) Dr. Neha Gupta, CEO, Mirage Energy R&D Pvt Ltd (Vote of Thanks) The Walk for Khadi 3.0 and Sustainability Excellence Award Ceremony on Day 2 featured celebrated guests: Chief Guest: Dr. T. P. Sasikumar, Vice-Chancellor, Audisankara University Guest of Honour: Shaili Dhagat, Classic Mrs. India International Global 2018 and Classic Mrs. International World Ambassador 2019 The event celebrated the theme “Threads of Sustainability: Reviving Khadi for a Greener Tomorrow,” showcasing eco-friendly fashion. The summit honoured distinguished contributors of SDGS in various sectors with the Sustainability Excellence Awards. Dr. Neha Singh, Convenor, highlighted, “STEP Global Summit 2025 is more than an event; it represents a movement to turn urgent climate and resource challenges into collective, scalable solutions. By uniting innovation, technology, and policy, we empower communities and industries for resilient and prosperous futures.” Looking ahead, Dr. Arjun Suresh, Organizing Secretary, shared, “Building on the success of this edition, we are excited to announce that the next STEP Global Summit will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This will enhance regional cooperation and global partnerships for sustainable development.” STEP Global Summit 2025 has set a purposeful trajectory toward a greener, equitable future by fostering actionable climate solutions, green innovation, and community-led sustainability initiatives.
