
Agenda
13:00 – 14:00 | Registration & Lunch |
14:00 – 14:10 | Welcome by ET-Edge |
14:10 – 14:25 | Keynote Address: Blazing the trail forward – The power of women role models Speaker: Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc & Non- Executive Director, Vedanta |
14:25 – 15:25 | Panel Discussion: Stronger together – HR blueprint for diversity & Inclusion |
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Acknowledging diverse sets of people and welcoming them with friendly policies that offer them adequate safety and assurance is a must for any organization that intends to stay high on productivity and innovation in the long run. The panel discussion aims to get versatile lenses to view problems and arrive at solutions that are not just long term, but inclusive enough to address varied audiences. In this session we will review the changing landscape of the workplace and discuss the current change drivers that make Diversity and Inclusion an important focus for your organization. We will explore strategies for creating an inclusive climate and a sense of belonging, and how bias and microaggressions can be mitigated.
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Moderator: Sonia Almeida Soares, Director of Inclusion & Diversity, Employer |
15:25 – 15:40 | In conversation: Readjusting the lens – Making it a Golden era for women Speaker: Guneet Monga, Oscar winning Indian film producer, Co-founder of Sikhaya Entertainment Moderator: Terence Dsouza, CCO – Hotstuff Medialabs |
15:40-15:45 |
Candid Conversation Speaker: M.C Mary Kom, Indian boxer, Politician |
15:45-15:50 |
Unveiling of the Coffee Table Book Cover “The Economic Times Best Organisations for Women 2023” |
15:50 – 16:20 | Diversity in Boardroom : Progress and way forward |
16:20 – 16:35 | Special Address: Time for Bharat- Closing women’s economic and social barriers
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16:35 – 17:00 | Fireside Chat: Rethinking masculinity at the workplace |
Many of the challenges that are faced at work and in society are rooted in how we interpret gender, masculinity, and femininity. As we look to the future, it’s time to deconstruct gender roles and move beyond binary notions of masculinity and femininity. Whether it’s encouraging hard conversations to address gender biases, modeling vulnerability, or taking small steps to normalize differences, organizations have the power to dramatically improve the experiences of people at work.
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17:00 – 17:15 | Story Plug: Strengthening ties through expedition Speaker: Nandita Nagangoudar, First Civilian Woman to climb Mount Everest South Col |
17:15-18:00 NETWORKING TEA BREAK |
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18:00 – 18:15 | Keynote Address: The Power of Women Leaders -Triumphs and Challenges Speaker: Dr. Swati Piramal, Vice-Chairperson, Piramal Group |
18:15 – 18:55 | Panel Discussion – Gender Bias at recruitment stage: How to bring parity? |
The harsh reality? In 2022-23, women are still outnumbered, outranked, and out earned by males in the workforce. The even more alarming truth is that this sentiment is evident throughout the entire employment cycle — from the top to the very bottom, before candidates even manage to get a foot in the door. While there are larger issues regarding gender workplace discrimination that need to be addressed at all stages of employment, talent acquisition teams play an important role in influencing change at the beginning of the hiring funnel. The panel discussion will address the issue of gender discrimination showing up in the recruitment process and how can organizations take a pragmatic approach to gender equity in the workplace?
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Moderator – Jaya Virwani, EY GDS Ethics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness Leader |
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18:55 – 19:25 | Women challenging the status quo |
19:25 – 20:05 |
Launch of The Global DEI Alliance- Advisory board The Roadmap for DEI – Forging Ahead
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20:05-20:30 |
Fireside chat – The New Narrative: Empowering women, Empowering businesses! |
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There are a lot of variables stacked against women succeeding as entrepreneurs, from VC prejudice to negative perceptions of ambition to well-enmeshed cultural norms of women in the home. Then there are the women entrepreneurs who are succeeding anyway. This session will highlight how the working conditions have changed for female employees across all sectors and verticals over the last few years. At the same time, discuss efforts made by organizations for the growth and work-life improvement of working women.
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Moderator: Neetu Chitkara, Managing Director & Partner, BCG | |
20:30 – 20:45 | In Conversation: Women entrepreneurs – Becoming a Unicorn founder Speaker: Naiyya Saggi, Co-Founder, Good Glamm Group Moderator: Terence D’souza, CCO – Hotstuff Medialabs |
20:45 – 21:00 | Guest of Honour – Building a progressive nation: Advancement, Development and Empowerment of women Dr. (Smt.) Tamilisai Soundararajan, Hon’ble Governor of Telangana and Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Puducherry |
21:00 – 21:30 | Women in leadership: changing the work landscape |
21:30 – 21:35 | Closing remarks |
21:35 |
Cocktails & Dinner |
*Agenda is subject to changes