NextGen DEI Elevate Confex & Awards 2024
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have emerged as pivotal elements driving organizational success and innovation. The DEI Conference 2024 aims to address the pressing need for comprehensive strategies and actionable insights in fostering truly inclusive workplaces. As companies grapple with diverse challenges—from gender and LGBTQ+ inclusion to accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)—this conference will provide a platform to explore effective practices, share success stories, and tackle the evolving complexities of DEI.
Our Industry Experts Lineup
Chief Guest:
Sutapa Sanyal
Diversity & Inclusion Expert. Advisor on Women's Leadership, POSH & Gender Equality. Ex D.G. of Police
QCI-NABET
Industry Experts:
Aarushi Gambhir
PwD Advocate
Enable Education
Leenika Khattar
Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Charter
Nasscom
Bhavna Batra
Vice President - People
S&P Global
Akshay Tyagi
Head- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group
Neha Saxena Shenoy
Executive Vice President - HR
Info Edge India Ltd
Lavanya Shrinagesh
Global Director Gender Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture
CGIAR
Karishma Manchanda
Inclusion, Diversity & Impact (CSR & Sustainability)- India Geo Lead
Expedia Group
Jitender Panihar
Chief Human Resources Officer
Fitelo
Vineeta Mittal
Director - People & Culture
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
Sulbha Kaushal Rai
Chief People Officer
RenewBuy
Rubi Khan, PhD
Head-Culture, Learning, Talent & DEI
Luminous Power Technologies
Anil Tyagi
Chief People Officer
Kusum Group of Companies
Kamaljeet Kaur
Chief People Officer
Gensol Group
Renu Bohra
CHRO
National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings)
Megha Thapar
APAC head - DE&I, Global Workplace Solutions
CBRE
Nida Kadam
Head of Human Resources- India & Greater India
Socomec Group
Aseem Nath Tripathi
Chief Human Resources Officer
Multiplier Brand Solutions
Neeraj Mehra
VP HR : Leader Talent Strategy & Social Impact
Infogain
Lopamudra Banerjee
Deputy Director HR -South East Asia and Head HR
Carrier Midea India
Viekas K Khokha
Chief Human Resources Officer
Sharda Motor Industries Ltd
Atul Tiwari
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spice Money
Puja (Khanna)Kapoor
Head - Human Potential
Hero FinCorp
Pallavi Poddar
Chief Human Resources Officer
Fenesta Windows
Bhuwnesh Singh Chauhan
Chief Human Resources Officer
Montage Enterprises, Inc
Colonel Tarun Vohra
Vice President HR
Lumax World
Timsy Kohli
Chief People Officer
Swiss beauty
Shaleen Manik
Chief Human Resources Officer
Transsion India
Who Should Attend?
Chief Diversity Officers (CDO)
Chief Human Resources Officers (CHRO)
Chief Executive Officers (CEO)
Heads of Human Resources
Heads of Diversity and Inclusion
Vice Presidents of Talent Acquisition
Vice Presidents of Organizational Development
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VP of DEI)
Directors of HR
Directors of Diversity and Inclusion
Directors of Employee Training and Development
Directors of Compliance and Legal Affairs
ESG Heads
Why Should you Attend?
Industry Insights:
Gain valuable knowledge about the latest trends, strategies, and challenges in DEI, including evolving standards and best practices.
Networking Opportunities:
Connect with peers, industry leaders, and experts to build relationships and collaborate on DEI initiatives.
Expert Perspectives:
Hear from thought leaders and experts who will provide practical insights and actionable strategies for enhancing your organization’s DEI efforts.
Case Studies and Success Stories:
Learn from real-world examples of successful DEI implementations and the impact on organizational culture and performance.
Skill Development:
Acquire new skills and tools to drive effective DEI strategies and initiatives within your organization.
Benchmarking:
Compare your DEI practices with industry standards and identify areas for improvement.
focus sector
Technology: Due to its rapid growth and emphasis on innovation, where diversity can drive creativity and problem-solving.
Finance and Banking: Industries under regulatory scrutiny for fairness and equity, with a strong focus on ethical practices.
Healthcare: A sector where inclusion can significantly impact patient care and employee experience.
Manufacturing: Particularly as it relates to inclusive hiring practices and creating accessible workplaces.
Retail and Consumer Goods: Industries where understanding diverse customer bases and inclusive marketing is crucial.
Education: To address the importance of diversity in curriculum and administration, shaping the next generation.
Public Sector and Government: For creating policies and environments that reflect the diversity of the populations they serve.
Our Partners
Presenting Partner
Marching sheep, a globally renowned HR consulting firm established in 2013, is a purpose driven organisation focused on impacting Peoples’ lives and careers through their work. They specialise in Bespoke Learning Interventions, Diversity and Inclusion Consulting, Talent management and OD consulting. Their pioneering research leading to playbooks like ‘21 Marching’ and ‘Marching with Pride’ have been instrumental in building inclusive workplaces. They are the leading HR firm in the country and globally today, recognised by Forbes, Fortune, UN Women, US embassy to name a few.
Marching Sheep has been founded by Sonica Aron, an experienced and passionate HR professional, Leadership Coach & Diversity champion. A Post Graduate in Human Resources from XLRI, Jamshedpur, her corporate work experience spans across multiple industries and locations. Some of the companies she has worked with include PepsiCo, Vodafone, ICI Paints and Philips. She has crfated one of the most comprehensive DEI frameworks in the country today and is the most sought after facilitator and coach.
To learn more, visit: https://www.marchingsheep.com
Media Partner
ZEX PR WIRE ® is a Press Release Distribution SAAS platform, that syndicates press release content to Tier 1,2 & 3 media outlets globally. ZEX PR WIRE ® has partnered with more than 500+ Media outlets. ZEX PR WIRE ® is a 99% automated platform that can be used by any marketing or PR team in a firm or even by individual PR agencies and marketing firms to conduct and manage PR campaigns for their clients.
To learn more, visit: https://zexprwire.com
Awards
Organization Categories
Sheep of Many Colors Award
Women @ Work – Rising Stars Award
Women @ Work – Leadership Excellence Award
21 Marching award for PWD Progress
21 Marching award for PWD excellence
Marching with Pride Award
Platinum Standard of Belonging Award
Gold Standard of Belonging Award
Award for Inclusive policies / Comprehensive DEI Initiatives Award
Equity Excellence Award
Retain and Lead Award / Retention Champion Award
Leadership Legacy Award
Progressive Pay Parity Award
Bridge the Gap / Intentional Growth Award
The Unbiased Organization Award.
Inclusive Shepherds Award / Inclusive Leadership Award
Make a difference Award
Pricing
Awards Nomination
Registration Fee Depends on Award Category
Valid Till: 28th November, 2024
Nominate NowVenue
Holiday Inn New Delhi Int'l Airport Hotel
Asset Area 12 Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India