What is Global Himalayan Entrepreneur Summit?
What is Global Himalayan Entrepreneur Summit?
The Global Himalayan Entrepreneur Summit is a 5-day curated immersion in Ladakh bringing together Indigenous entrepreneurs, investors, foundations, and ecosystem leaders to explore what climate-resilient economies look like when they are rooted in place.
Set in a high-altitude desert at the frontline of climate change, GHES moves beyond conference halls into villages, enterprises, and lived landscapes.
The Global Himalayan Entrepreneur Summit is a 5-day curated immersion in Ladakh bringing together Indigenous entrepreneurs, investors, foundations, and ecosystem leaders to explore what climate-resilient economies look like when they are rooted in place.
Set in a high-altitude desert at the frontline of climate change, GHES moves beyond conference halls into villages, enterprises, and lived landscapes.
This is not a conventional summit.
It is a working encounter between capital and context.
Why Here?
Why Here?
The Himalayas are home to millions, sustain 1.5 billion people through their river systems, and yet remain structurally undercapitalised.
Ladakh offers a rare vantage point:
melting glaciers, engineered water systems, women-led enterprises, fragile ecologies, and resilient communities coexisting in real time.
The Himalayas are home to millions, sustain 1.5 billion people through their river systems, and yet remain structurally undercapitalised.
Ladakh offers a rare vantage point:
melting glaciers, engineered water systems, women-led enterprises, fragile ecologies, and resilient communities coexisting in real time.
The landscape is not scenery.
It is part of the dialogue.
What Happens at GHES?
What Happens at GHES?
Village and enterprise immersions
Conversations with local entrepreneurs and knowledge holders
Curated roundtables on climate capital and ownership
Small-group strategy sessions
Shared meals, informal exchanges, and unstructured reflection
Village and enterprise immersions
Conversations with local entrepreneurs and knowledge holders
Curated roundtables on climate capital and ownership
Small-group strategy sessions
Shared meals, informal exchanges, and unstructured reflection
The landscape is not scenery.
It is part of the dialogue.
The landscape is not scenery.
It is part of the dialogue.
Who Is It For?
Who Is It For?
Impact investors and family offices
Indigenous and local entrepreneurs from across the Himalayan region
Foundations and DFIs
Ecosystem leaders and institutional thinkers
Participation is curated to ensure meaningful exchange.
Participation is curated to ensure meaningful exchange.
Two Global Challenges
Two Global Challenges
Global Himalayan Startup Search
Identifying and spotlighting high-potential place-based ventures building climate-resilient solutions across the Himalayan belt.
Details and application timeline coming soon.
Identifying and spotlighting high-potential place-based ventures building climate-resilient solutions across the Himalayan belt.
Details and application timeline coming soon.
Himalayan Youth Climate Innovation Challenge
For students and emerging founders imagining the next generation of Indigenous-led climate enterprises.
More information to be announced.
For students and emerging founders imagining the next generation of Indigenous-led climate enterprises.
More information to be announced.
Where will the gathering be held? How do I get there?
The summit will take place in Ladakh, India. Participants typically fly into Leh Airport (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport), which is connected to Delhi and other major cities. Detailed travel guidance will be shared with confirmed participants.
How should I prepare physically?
Ladakh is a high-altitude region starting at 9,200 ft. We strongly recommend: Arriving at least one day before the summit begins to acclimatise Staying hydrated Avoiding strenuous activity on arrival day Consulting your physician if you have respiratory or cardiac concerns Altitude is manageable with preparation, but it should be taken seriously.
What would a typical day at GHES look like?
No two days are identical, but a typical day may include: Morning site visits to enterprises or villages Midday thematic dialogues in small groups Shared meals with local partners Evening reflection circles or informal discussions The rhythm balances immersion, structured dialogue, and unstructured exchange. Expect movement. Expect conversation. Expect context.
What would a typical day at GHES look like?
No two days are identical, but a typical day may include: Morning site visits to enterprises or villages Midday thematic dialogues in small groups Shared meals with local partners Evening reflection circles or informal discussions The rhythm balances immersion, structured dialogue, and unstructured exchange. Expect movement. Expect conversation. Expect context.
Where will the gathering be held? How do I get there?
The summit will take place in Ladakh, India. Participants typically fly into Leh Airport (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport), which is connected to Delhi and other major cities. Detailed travel guidance will be shared with confirmed participants.
How should I prepare physically?
Ladakh is a high-altitude region starting at 9,200 ft. We strongly recommend: Arriving at least one day before the summit begins to acclimatise Staying hydrated Avoiding strenuous activity on arrival day Consulting your physician if you have respiratory or cardiac concerns Altitude is manageable with preparation, but it should be taken seriously.
What would a typical day at GHES look like?
No two days are identical, but a typical day may include: Morning site visits to enterprises or villages Midday thematic dialogues in small groups Shared meals with local partners Evening reflection circles or informal discussions The rhythm balances immersion, structured dialogue, and unstructured exchange. Expect movement. Expect conversation. Expect context.
What would a typical day at GHES look like?
No two days are identical, but a typical day may include: Morning site visits to enterprises or villages Midday thematic dialogues in small groups Shared meals with local partners Evening reflection circles or informal discussions The rhythm balances immersion, structured dialogue, and unstructured exchange. Expect movement. Expect conversation. Expect context.
Where will the gathering be held? How do I get there?
The summit will take place in Ladakh, India. Participants typically fly into Leh Airport (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport), which is connected to Delhi and other major cities. Detailed travel guidance will be shared with confirmed participants.
How should I prepare physically?
Ladakh is a high-altitude region starting at 9,200 ft. We strongly recommend: Arriving at least one day before the summit begins to acclimatise Staying hydrated Avoiding strenuous activity on arrival day Consulting your physician if you have respiratory or cardiac concerns Altitude is manageable with preparation, but it should be taken seriously.
What would a typical day at GHES look like?
No two days are identical, but a typical day may include: Morning site visits to enterprises or villages Midday thematic dialogues in small groups Shared meals with local partners Evening reflection circles or informal discussions The rhythm balances immersion, structured dialogue, and unstructured exchange. Expect movement. Expect conversation. Expect context.
What would a typical day at GHES look like?
No two days are identical, but a typical day may include: Morning site visits to enterprises or villages Midday thematic dialogues in small groups Shared meals with local partners Evening reflection circles or informal discussions The rhythm balances immersion, structured dialogue, and unstructured exchange. Expect movement. Expect conversation. Expect context.