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21^st June 2024 | Mumbai

Introduction to 3rd Edition of D&I Summit

In today's interconnected world, the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have emerged as crucial cornerstones of organisational success. Inclusive businesses not only reap tangible business value (for example, employees who experience or witness discrimination, bias or disrespect are nearly 1.4 times more likely to quit), but also when individuals from varied walks of life come together, they bring unique insights and problem-solving approaches to the table. This diversity of thought sparks innovation, enabling businesses to stay agile and responsive to challenges.

Recognizing the imperative for collective action, Global DEI Alliance by The Times Group is delighted to announce the third edition of ET NOW Diversity and Inclusion Summit, which aims to bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and changemakers to explore and strategize ways to advance DEI principles in workplaces and beyond. It will be a deep exploration of the evolving challenges and opportunities in fostering DEI against the backdrop of changes in technology, social and political dynamics, and the economy. It aims to achieve this by focusing on knowledge exchange, collaborative solutions and inspiring narratives that highlight the positive impact of DEI on organizational culture and success.

About Global DEI Alliance

ET Now Global DEI Alliance (GDEIA), by The Times Group is a global initiative that brings together individuals and organizations from around the world who are committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and beyond. It is a community for sharing ideas, best practices, and resources to help organizations become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. ET Now Global DEI Alliance is a space where we challenge ourselves and each other to be better, to do better, and to create a world that is fairer, more just, and more inclusive for all.

Advisory Board

D Shivakumar

Former Group Executive President
Aditya Birla Management Corporation

Dr. Deepa Malik

Paralympian and Padma Shri Awardee

Harish Iyer

Head Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Axis Bank

Harshavardhan Neotia

Chairman
Ambuja Neotia Group

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

Transgender and Human Rights Activist

Preeti Bajaj

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Luminous Power Technologies & Advisory Board Member of Global DEI Alliance

Shanti Raghavan

Founder
EnAble India

Shardul Shroff

Executive Chairman
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Vani Manja

Managing Director & Head of Human Pharma
Boehringer Ingelheim UK & Ireland

Key Highlights

10+ INDUSTRIES

BFSI, IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Telecom, Transport, Pharma, Chemicals, FMCG and Logistics.

SPEAKERS

Industry Leaders, Chief Executive Officers, Chief People Officers, Thought Leaders, D&I Heads, Academia and D&I Champions.

INTERACTIVE FORMAT

Keynote Addresses, Panel Discussions, Fireside Chats and Case Studies.

Our Esteemed Speakers

Ameesha Prabhu

Co - Founder and CEO
Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN)

Amita Parekh

Managing Director & Partner
BCG

Anupama Ratta

Head of HR
Tata Power Renewable Energy

Aparna Rao

Country Head
Cargill Business Services

Arun Krishnamurthy

MD, Head of HR
Barclays India

Binaifer Dulani

Creative & Founding Partner
Talented Agency

Geetha Ramamoorthi

MD
KBR India

Hema Pachisia

Senior Director. Business Partnering and Head, DE&I vertical
Myntra

Koninika Roy

Associate DEI Manager
Pride Circle

Mahesh Paranjpe

CEO
Tata Power Solar

Manisha Kapoor

Chief Executive Officer & Secretary General
Advertising Standards Council of India

Megha Goel

CHRO
Godrej Properties

Onir

Indian filmmaker, producer, screenwriter and editor

Prahlad Kakar

Veteran ad Filmmaker and Director
Genesis Film Production

Preeti Bajaj

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Luminous Power Technologies & Advisory Board Member of Global DEI Alliance

Ravindra Rambhan Singh

Founder
myUDAAN

Roshni Rathi

Managing Director and Partner
BCG

Ruhie Pande

Group Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Marketing Communications
Sterlite Power

Shweta Mohanty

Vice President, Head of HR
SAP, India

Smruthi Suryaprakash

Partner
BCG

Srikant Bolla

Founder & Chairperson, Bollant Industries & First international visually impaired student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US

Sudakshina Bhattacharya

President and Chief Human Resources Officer
HDFC ERGO General Insurance

Swati Dalal

Managing Director
Abbott India Limited

Umang Sheth

Founder
Gay Bombay

Key Themes

Why Partner with Us ?

Visibility

Benefit from extensive visibility by reaching a diverse and influential audience across various sectors

Networking Opportunities

Build connections with the industry leaders, policymakers, and influencers

Thought Leadership

Position your organization as a thought leader by taking part in panel discussions

Brand Alignment

Showcase your commitment to progressive values by aligning your brand with a summit dedicated to advancing DEI principles

Innovation Hub

Gain insights into cutting-edge DEI practices and innovative solutions

Sponsorship

Partner with India’s largest media conglomerate by leveraging umbrella of market-leading brands of The Times Group

Agenda

09:30 - 10:00	Registration
10:00 - 10.05	Opening remarks by ET Edge
10:05 - 10.20	Keynote Address
	Speaker Srikanth Bolla, Founder & Chairperson, Bollant Industries & First international visually impaired student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
10:20 - 10:45	Panel Discussion: Winning with Women: Why Gender Inclusion Matters for the Workplace of Tomorrow
	Discussion Points How gender-inclusive companies achieve better financial results Improving representation in “not so favourable” industries How can retention in leadership levels be ensured and improved The benefits of a diverse workforce in terms of skills, creativity, and productivity How gender-inclusive companies better understand and serve diverse customer bases Speakers Mahesh Paranjpe, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd Preeti Bajaj, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Luminous Power Technologies & Advisory Board Member of Global DEI Alliance Swati Dalal, Managing Director, Abbott India Amita Parekh, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group (Moderator)
10:45 - 11:00	Inclusive Business Maturity Report Launch by our Knowledge Partner, BCG
	Speakers Roshni Rathi, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group Shivaye Gulati, Project Leader, Boston Consulting Group
11:00 - 11:25	Panel Discussion: People, Purpose, Pride: The Promise of the Pink Economy
	Discussion Points Significance of the LGBTQIA+ community in economic activity Role of DEI policies in attracting and retaining LGBTQIA+ talent Why organisations should enable employees to come out/ self-identify Creating the right set of processes (confidentiality, inclusive policies) Key challenges hindering the pink economy, and how to address Speakers Arun Krishnamurthy, MD, Head of HR, Barclays India Hema Pachisia, Senior Director. Business Partnering and Head, DE&I vertical, Myntra Koninika Roy, Associate DEI Manager, Pride Circle Megha Goel, Chief Human Resources Officer, Godrej Properties Umang Sheth, Founder, Gay Bombay Smruthi Suryaprakash, Partner, Boston Consulting Group (Moderator)
11:25 - 11:40	Fireside Chat: Growing Together: Cargill's Best Practices in Cultivating Inclusion
	Speakers Aparna Rao, Country Head, Cargill Business Services Sushma Vasudevan, Managing Director, Partner, BCG (Moderator)
11:40 - 12:10	Panel Discussion: Innovation, Inclusion, Integration: Making a Business Case for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
	Discussion Points Benefits that businesses can gain by employing persons with disabilities How inclusive hiring practices contribute to employee morale, productivity, and organizational performance Ways in which NGO partners can support businesses in their efforts to promote DEI Speakers Anupama Ratta, Head of Human Resources, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd Ameesha Prabhu, Co-Founder & CEO, Trust for Retailers & Retail Associates of India Darshika Chandra Khare, Head, Asia Pacific Learning Strategy & Execution, J&J Learn Ruhie Pande, Group Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Marketing and Communications, Sterlite Power Ravindra Rambhan Singh, Founder, myUDAAN Shweta Mohanty, Vice President, Head of Human Resources, SAP, India Roshni Rathi, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group (Moderator)
12:10 - 12:20	Fireside Chat: A Place for Everyone: Building a Workplace that Works for All
	Speakers Sudakshina Bhattacharya, President and Chief Human Resources Officer, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Anika Mohla, Managing Deputy General Manager – Business Communities ET Edge (Moderator)
12:20 - 12:45	Trialogue: Frame by Frame: Looking at Inclusivity from a Creative Lens
	Discussion Points How breaking away from stereotypes in storytelling opens up avenues for more authentic narratives Impact of inclusive advertising on brand loyalty, market share growth and long- term business success How progressive narratives can challenge stereotypes and promote positive social change Speakers Manisha Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General, Advertising Standards Council of India Onir, Indian Filmmaker, Producer, Screenwriter and Editor Prahlad Kakar, Veteran ad Filmmaker and Director, Genesis Film Production Binaifer Dulani, Creative & Founding Partner, Talented Agency (Moderator)
12:45 - 12:55	Member felicitation
12:55 - 13:00	Closing Remarks
13:00 onwards	Networking Lunch