HYSEA Sustainable Development Summit 2025 Showcases Industry, Govt, NGO Collaboration for Purpose-Driven Growth

The Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA) has hosted the Sustainable Development Summit & Awards 2025 at HICC, Hyderabad, bringing together government leaders, industry, NGOs and academia to deliberate on how purposeful leadership and collective action can create lasting social impact.

The day began with the inauguration of the NGO Expo by Divya Devarajan, IAS, CEO, SERP, joined by HYSEA President Prashanth Nandella, Infosys Hyderabad DC Head Raghu Boddupally, and Manisha Saboo, VP & Head of Infosys Foundation. Welcoming the gathering lamp lighting and the welcome address by HYSEA President Prashanth Nandella, President, HYSEA, said:

“Hyderabad’s IT and ITeS industry has always been a force for innovation and growth, but our responsibility goes far beyond business. Through HYSEA’s CSR Forum, we have seen how collective action in education, environment, and health can transform lives, whether it is bringing digital literacy to thousands of government school students, mobilizing volunteers to green our city, or strengthening healthcare during the pandemic. With this summit and the launch of the HYSEA Impact Hub, we are taking that commitment further. The award winners we honour today represent what is best in our ecosystem: purpose-led, impactful, and scalable models that can inspire many more. Together, we want to position Hyderabad not only as a global technology hub but also as a leader in sustainability and inclusive growth.”

The agenda featured special addresses on women empowerment and women safety, and four power-packed panels covering Education to Employment, Environment & Sustainability, Community Health & Well-being, Volunteering and Operationalising CSR. Eminent speakers included Divya Devarajan, IAS; Harichandana Dasari, IAS; Ramam Atmakuri, LVPEI; Amit Vatsyayan, EY; Amjad Khan Patan, Bosch; Manisha Saboo, Infosys Foundation; Madhav Chavan, Pratham; Indrajit Shaw, CBRE; Maneesh Sehgal, DBS Tech; Kalpana Ramesh, The Rainwater Project; Krishna Kumari Palle, Tech Mahindra; Meena Murugappan, Organo Eco Habitats; Goutham Parcha, Pegasystems; D.P.K. Babu, Ashray–Akruti; Nitin Sharma, Qualcomm; Deepak Prabhu Matti, Cognizant Foundation; Sidharth Dutta, EY; Meenu Bhambani, State Street; Osman Aktar, RealPage Inc.; Kiranmai Pendyala, United Way; Mayur Patnala, Nirmaan; Sumeet Mathur, ServiceNow; and Balakumar Thangavelu, Cognizant.

Raghu Boddupally, VP & Centre Head, Infosys Gachibowli (CSR Leader, HYSEA), said: “With the launch of the HYSEA Impact Hub, we are entering a new era of data-driven, collaborative social innovation. By combining the strengths of the technology industry with the dedication of grassroots organizations, we can accelerate real change in education, environment, and community well-being. HYSEA’s CSR Forum and the Impact Hub will be catalysts in this journey to create transparent, scalable, and sustainable outcomes.”

The highlight of the summit was the launch of HYSEA ImpactHub – A CSR Exchange Portal and presentation of the HYSEA Sustainable Development Awards 2025 by the Chief Guest Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, Hon’ble Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma. 

HYSEA Impact Hub is a first-of-its-kind digital portal for members that connects corporates with vetted NGO projects to drive purposeful and measurable social impact. 

Addressing the gathering after the launch and presenting the awards, the Hon’ble Governor said, “It is inspiring to see HYSEA and its member companies lead by example in demonstrating that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand.

True progress, I believe, is measured by the quality of life of the most vulnerable. CSR is not merely a percentage of profits; it is a culture of responsibility and empathy. I commend HYSEA for launching the Impact Hub and for recognising companies that lead with purpose. These initiatives show how Hyderabad’s IT industry can be a force not just for growth, but also for social good and environmental stewardship. When corporates, government, and civil society align innovation with inclusion and growth with responsibility, Telangana can set a benchmark for sustainable and inclusive development in the nation.”

He later presented HYSEA Sustainable development Awards 2025 to IT/ITES companies for creating measurable & lasting social impact in the areas of Education and Skilling, Environment and Sustainability and Community Health & Well-being across three categories. 

HYSEA Sustainable Development Awards 2025 – Winners

Category 1: Education & Skilling

• Bosch Global Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

• Infosys Ltd.

• Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

• Chubb Business Services India LLP

Category 2: Environment & Sustainability

• Tech Mahindra Ltd.

• Infosys Ltd.

• DBS Tech India

• Micron Technology Operations India LLP

Category 3: Community Health & Well-being

• Pegasystems Worldwide India Pvt. Ltd.

• WEBPT India Pvt. Ltd.

• Infosys Ltd.

• MOURI Tech Foundation

HYSEA extended its gratitude to its Industry Patron Members RealPage, Broadridge, DBS Tech, and ServiceNow and Eco system Patrons Raheja Mindspace, Qcity and ICICI Bank for their support in making the summit possible. A special mention for our Gold Sponsor “Organo” for their gold sponsorship of Sustainable Development Summit.