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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.

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.

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

Standard Investment

15,000

+ GST

Valid Till: 28th November, 2024

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1st Early Bird

10,000

+ GST

Valid Till: 28th November, 2024

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2nd Early Bird

12,500

+ GST

Valid Till: 28th November, 2024

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Awards Nomination

Registration Fee Depends on Award Category

Valid Till: 28th November, 2024

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Venue

venue venue

Holiday Inn New Delhi Int'l Airport Hotel

Asset Area 12 Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India