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The 16th edition of the World Confluence of Humanity, Power & Spirituality was formally inaugurated today by Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, marking a significant moment in India’s ongoing global dialogue on peace, ethical values, and human consciousness. Organised by the Universal Spirituality and Humanity Foundation under the initiative of the Kanoria Foundation, the confluence brought together eminent leaders from governance, spirituality, diplomacy, and academia to deliberate on issues central to humanity’s collective future. Building on the legacy of its previous fifteen editions, the World Confluence once again emerged as a powerful international platform fostering dialogue on peace, tolerance, empathy, righteous action, and service to mankind—values that assume heightened relevance amid global uncertainty and rapid transformation. In addition to the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, the event witnessed the august presence of Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Hon’ble Governor of Assam (virtual), alongside a distinguished gathering of national and international spiritual leaders, scholars, policymakers, and thought leaders.

The two-day confluence featured thought-provoking addresses and discussions by spiritual luminaries, including Dr. Imam Umar Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organization, New Delhi; Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati, Spiritual Leader and Motivational Speaker; Shri Paramjit Singh Chandhok, Chief Advisor, Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee & International Affairs; Most Revd. Father Sunil Rozario, Christ the King Church; Rev. Martin A. Pakhare, Presbyter In Charge, Calcutta Hill Christian Church, Dr. Arunjyoti Bhikkhu, Director, Sambodhi Buddhist Monastery; Swami SuparnanandaJi Maharaj, Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Shri Goswami Sushilji Maharaj, National Convener of Bhartiya Sarva Dharma Sansad; MAAsterG, Spiritual Motivational Life Guide; Sister BK Shreya, Rajyoga Meditation teacher at Brahma Kumaris; B K Chandra, Senior Rajyoga Teacher; Bhakt Bhagwat Das, Youngest Gita Orator; Mr. Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Indian Mountaineer & Motivational Speaker; Dr. Deepak Vohra, IFS, Former Ambassador of India; Dr. Priya Ranjan Trivedi, President, Confederation of Indian Universities; Dr. Markandey Rai, Chairman, GPF-INDIA; Commander V. K. Jaitly, Motivational Speaker; Ms. Narayani Ganesh, Former Editor of The Speaking Tree; Prof. (Dr.) Madhu Khanna, Indian Scholar, Director and Founding

Trustee of Tantra Foundation; Ms. Sonal Srivastava, Editor, Speaking Tree, Times of India; Mr. Saumen Chakroborty, Founder, Good Human Being Index; Prof. Basuthkar Jagadeeshwar Rao, Vice-Chancellor, University of Hyderabad; Prof. Dr. Ajay Kumar Jain, Director, Management Development Institute, Murshidabad;

Mr. Deo Datta, IAS (Retd.), Former Chairman & CEO NOIDA Authority; Mr. Shahanshah Mirza, Author, Historian & Environmentalist.

Chairman of the Kanoria Foundation, Dr. H. P. Kanoria, stated that the World Confluence was conceptualised to promote the idea of universal humanity, transcending divisions of religion, culture, and nationality. “The forum seeks to encourage dialogue and ethical leadership at a time when societies across the world are witnessing growing polarisation,” he said. Adding a strong global and humanitarian dimension, the confluence also saw participation from prominent international voices such as Cristina Eugenia Reyes Hidalgo, Ecuadorian poet, lawyer and presidential candidate; Mr. Pierre Ravan, Spiritual Music artist, Luxury and Fashion Designer, Yoga & Meditation trainer; H.R.H. Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura, Queen of Maharlika and Founder of We Care for Humanity; Mr. Jeff M Goonewardena,  among many others representing diverse cultures and philosophies including Representatives from the United Nations Ms. Areti Sianni, Chief of Mission,  UNHCR India & Maldives; Ms. Aarunima Bhatnagar, Social Behaviour Change Lead in Emergencies, UNICEF HQ, Nairobi.

The 16th World Confluence reaffirmed India’s growing leadership in convening meaningful global conversations that bridge governance, spirituality, and human values. Deliberations throughout the event underscored the urgent need for ethical leadership, spiritual awareness, and compassionate action to ensure the well-being of present and future generations.