The 2020 Out & Equal LGBTQI+ India Forum, will take place from 9:00 to 12:30 on December 11, 2020. The Forum will feature an opening plenary as well as simultaneous discussion panels and interactive workshops (or our “Shared learning Sessions”), all covering a diverse range of topics. The event will culminate with a ‘Bring your own Lunch’ Networking Session from 12:45-13:30 in order to relax, celebrate the day’s learnings, and network with new people!
REgister hereSee agenda below.
| Time | Session | Speakers |
| 9:00-10:00 | OPENING PLENARY: Inclusion Rising: LGBTQI+ Workplace Experiences Across India | Sindhu Gangadharan, SAP; Ketty Avashia, UBS; Amit Mahtaney, TFE International HK LTD; Melanie D’Souza, Citrix; Deena Fidas, Out & Equal |
| 10:00-10:15 | BREAK | |
| 10:15-11:15 | Trans and Nonbinary Workplace Experiences | Prahasini Arumugam, Natwest Group; Adithya M K, IBM; Medha Sandill, Pride Circle; Sai Bourothu, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative |
| 10:15-11:15 | Mental Health & LGBTQI+ Workplace Intersections | Corina Hendren, Out & Equal; Ram Sinha, Pride Circle; Manisha Dayanand, Interweave Consulting; Mellener Coelho, Northern Trust |
| 10:15-11:15 | Shared Learning Session: What Does Belonging Mean to You? Strategies for Creating Cultures of Inclusion | Karanbir Singh Chhabra, Intuit; Seema Bansal, Boston Consulting Group, India |
| 11:15-11:30 | BREAK | |
| 11:30-12:30 | Are You Ready For the Future Workforce? Millennial & Gen Z Priorities | Kumaresan Ramesh, IIT Bombay; Krishna Reddy Medikonda, Swiggy; Sreelakshimi Mohan, BITS Pilani; Betilda Jhansi, Pride Circle; Niharika Singh, Infosys |
| 11:30-12:30 | From Ally to Action: Leveraging Your Position to Create Real Impact | Deepa Narasimhan, Dell; Gunveen Ahuja, HSBC; Ashish Jha, Invesco; Shilpa; Sinha Harsh, HGS; Mamata Banerjee, Novartis |
| 11:30-12:30 | Shared Learning Session: Ask the Experts – Setting Up Your ERG or D&I Counsel | Timothy Jayaraj, Oracle; Rwitam Mitra, GE; Amrut Nayak, Bank of America |
| 12:30-12:45 | BREAK | |
| 12:45-13:30 | Closing Remarks and Bring Your Own Lunch Networking Session |
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