One Planet Summit – San Francisco, California,11-13th Oct 2024

The One Planet Summit – Spiritual Enterprise took place in San Francisco, California, from October 11th to 13th, 2024.

The three-day event brought together a diverse group of speakers from various sectors to explore how spirituality can be integrated into business practices for the betterment of humanity.

Among the key participants was Mr. Vivek Kumar, National Manager of Public Relations at Annapoorna Trust, who had the opportunity to present the organization’s work and vision at the summit.

The theme of the summit centred on the belief that – ‘Business, when aligned with spiritual values, can become a powerful force for positive change.’ By blending business insights with spiritual perspectives, the summit aimed to explore innovative solutions to global challenges, from inequality to sustainability.

During his presentation, Mr. Vivek Kumar highlighted the impactful initiatives of Annapoorna Trust, which are dedicated to supporting economically disadvantaged children. The Trust provides a nutritious morning meal in the form of a fortified mix that is easy to prepare even in the remote villages of India, which is millet-based and packed with essential nutrients, reaching 10 million government school children across India. Additionally, he emphasized the Trust’s commitment to creating opportunities for underprivileged communities during the process of providing the Morning Nutrition and highlighted the core belief that true spirituality should promote equality and social justice.

The summit provided a platform for loving collaboration, where participants engaged in meaningful discussions on how businesses can support humanity in ways that go beyond mere financial success. By integrating spirituality with business, the One Planet Summit inspired a vision for a more compassionate, sustainable, and equitable future.

The depth of discussions and the authenticity of thoughts, words, and actions were remarkable. The trust and its members certainly look forward to more events like this!