Pune: The city witnessed a powerful convergence of sustainability leaders, corporate thinkers, and urban development champions at the Pune Urban Future Summit, hosted by Pune-based sustainability startup ExploreiT at the MCCIA Trade Tower.
The summit emphasized actionable strategies to shape Pune’s urban future through environmentally conscious development and inclusive growth models.
Pune Urban Future Summit: Keynote Addresses
The event featured keynote addresses from renowned sustainability advocates Dr Gurudas Nulkar and Dr Erach Bharucha, who offered critical insights on building resilient urban ecosystems.
Dr. Nulkar drew from international case studies to outline how global cities have effectively embraced large-scale green practices. Dr. Bharucha focused on Pune’s unique urban evolution and underscored the importance of community engagement and civic responsibility in driving sustainable transformation.
A major highlight was a vision-sharing session by ExploreiT founder Shivam Singh, who advocated for corporate involvement in sustainability and stressed the need for collaborative frameworks to drive real change.
The summit concluded with an engaging activity where attendees proposed creative themes for Pune’s metro stations – fostering discussion on eco-conscious architecture, local culture, and city identity.
“Pune stands at a critical juncture in its urban journey. The Pune Urban Future Summit is a step toward building a collaborative roadmap for a greener and more inclusive future,” said Shivam Singh, founder of ExploreiT.
The summit marked an important milestone in ExploreiT’s mission to foster sustainability in urban planning. It not only served as a forum for dialogue and knowledge exchange but also reinforced Pune’s position as a frontrunner in urban sustainability innovation.
