Day 1

  • 10:00 - 14:00
    INDIA DIVERSITY JOB FAIR 2023 IDJF 2023 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Main Ballroom

  • 10:00 - 10:15
    Registration and Logging into IDJF Platform
    Inaugral Session
  • 10:20 - 10:25
    Welcome Address
    Sushma Nair, Mission Director, India Diversity Forum
  • 10:35 - 10:50
    Keynote Address by Guest of Honour Mr. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, National Skill Development Corporation
    Charting the Future of Work - Navigating the Skills-Technology Matrix

    The address will highlight the evolving landscape of work in the context of rapid technological advancements and changing skill requirements. It will delve into how individuals, organizations, and policymakers can navigate the complex interplay between skills and technology to shape a future of work that is inclusive, resilient, and forward-thinking.

  • 11:00-11:15
    Keynote Address by Guest of Honour
    Mr. Satoshi Sasaki, Officer-In-Charge/Deputy Director, International Labour Organization, India
    Decent Work as the Key to Fostering Inclusive Growth

    The address will delve into the crucial relationship between "Decent Work" and "Inclusive Growth." It will explore how promoting decent work practices within organizations and societies can serve as a catalyst for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth at the workplace.

  • 11:20-11:30
    Confronting Discrimination in the Workplace
    Keshav Suri, Executive Director, Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Founder-Keshav Suri Foundation Chair - FICCI D&I Taskforce, Honorary Chair - IGLTA India Initiative

    The speaker will examine the issue of discrimination in the workplace, highlighting its extensive impact on productivity, team cohesion, and employee retention. It is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, mitigate, and prevent workplace discrimination. This involves not only the proactive establishment and execution of policies but also the implementation of efficient, effective mechanisms for dealing with these concerns. By promoting awareness and offering practical strategies, this session plays a vital role in cultivating a workplace culture that is more inclusive and equitable.

  • 11:35-12:35
    Setting the Tone for Diversity Hiring- Applying the DEI lens to the Talent Lifecycle
    Speakers
    • Sumit Agarwal, SDG DEI Ambassador, LinkedIn Top Voice and IDF Honorary Lifetime Member
    • Prince Manvendra Gohil, Chairperson and Co-founder of Lakshya Trust and LGBT Activis
    • CA, Managing Director- HR Lead, Strategy and Consulting Global Network, Accenture
    • Abhay Kapoor, Senior HR Leader
    • Ambica Chaturvedi, Assistant VP and Head HR, Ashoka University

    This session will explore the integration of DEI principles throughout the employee talent lifecycle, from recruitment to retention, offering practical strategies and best practices to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. Participants will gain insights and strategies to create inclusive workplaces from the live panel that comprises subject experts, community leaders and D&I policy shapers.

  • 12:40-13:10
    Trialogue- Balancing Productivity and Mental Health: Finding the Optimum
    Speakers
    • Arora, Director-Enterprise Business Services (EBS), Walmart Global Tech
    • Khesha Patel, Race and Bias Coordinator,The Diversity Trust
    • Q, DEI Lead, Godrej Capital

    This session will address the challenge of achieving a harmonious balance between productivity and mental health in the modern workplace – with special reference to diversity candidates. It explores strategies and practices for optimizing productivity, while nurturing the mental well-being of teams, keeping up motivation, inter-team cohesion and belonging for multicultural and diverse and remote workforces, mental health and wellbeing policy interventions and strategies to create safe space for work where increased efficiency is not at the cost of employee well-being.

  • 13:15-14:00
    Spotlight- Voices of Diversity
    • Harish Iyer, Head DE&I, Axis Bank
    • Pratyush Gaur, VP, Morgan Stanley
    • Bhuptani, DEI Speaker and Strategist and LGBT Rights Activist

    This session will have eminent speakers from various diverse groups to address issues of inclusion, diversity hiring and recommendations for the same at the workplace. This session is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and address DEIB at the workplace. By fostering awareness and providing practical strategies, this session aims to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable work culture.

  • 14:00
    Thank you note!