Unveiling the Agenda for the

2025 SAPHA Conference!

If you're following us on social media, you've seen some of the exceptional speakers attending this 2025 SAPHA Conference.

Now, we’re delighted to share the full lineup of sessions awaiting you!

This year’s agenda is designed to inspire, connect, and empower -

helping you make the most of your time with us.

⬇️ Let's Dive In! ⬇️

Panel 1 – From Pioneer to Pathmakers: Leadership and Legacy in South Asian Public Health

This keynote panel brings together trailblazing leaders whose work has defined the field of South Asian public health. Panelists will reflect on mentorship, leadership, and legacy, share lessons learned from their journeys, and discuss how to sustain progress through equity-driven, community-rooted change.

Panel 2 – Funding What Matters: Mobilizing Cross-Sector Investment for South Asian Health Equity

This panel convenes leaders from philanthropy, foundations, and corporate social impact to explore how to elevate South Asian health as a funding priority. Panelists will discuss gaps in institutional support, innovative funding models, and strategies for cross-sector collaboration to drive long-term, sustainable equity.

Interactive Session

Professional Speed Dating at the Intersection of Policy, Practice and Research -  Interactive Networking & Collaboration Session

This fast-paced, guided session is designed to spark meaningful connections and generate actionable ideas across South Asian public health. Through rotating small-group discussions, participants will share perspectives, refine emerging concepts, and identify opportunities for collaboration. The session combines structured prompts with open dialogue, ensuring attendees leave with new insights, potential collaborators, and fresh momentum for their work.

Lunch & Networking + “Brown Heart” Screening

Screening of a short clip from The Brown Heart docudrama, followed by lunch and networking.

Sponsor Spotlight: CARE Presentation

Panel 3 – Power in Action: Advocacy for South Asian Health Equity

This panel highlights South Asian advocates and policy leaders working to build coalitions, advance equity, and sustain long-term movement building. Panelists will discuss the power of advocacy, cross-racial solidarity, and strategies for translating community voice into meaningful policy change.

Panel 4 – Driving Innovation: Reimagining South Asian Health Through Technology and Storytelling

This panel explores how South Asians can lead at the forefront of health innovation—bridging public health, technology, and leadership. Panelists will discuss opportunities and risks in digital transformation, the role of storytelling in shaping narratives, and how to ensure South Asian communities are not left behind in this era of disruption.

Closing Keynote – A Vision for the Future of South Asian Health

This keynote will offer a forward-looking vision for the future of South Asian public health. The speaker will reflect on lessons from the past, the urgent challenges of today, and the bold opportunities ahead. A visionary talk on where South Asian health is headed and the leadership needed for the next generation.