09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Maestro Sessions by Raghav Chandra and Ishan Sharma

10:15 AM - 10:25 AM

Brian Grim, Global Chairperson, Dare to Overcome
Sanjoy K. Roy, Managing Director, Teamwork Arts

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Amiya Swarup, Partner, Marketing Advisory, Ernst & Young LLP
Dr. Anjlee Agarwal, Co-founder, Samarthyam, National Centre for Accessible Environments
Keshav Suri, Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group 
Parmesh Shahani, Founder & Head, Godrej DEI Lab
Pragya Tiwari, Founder & Creative Director, Oijo

This session focuses on changemakers who are at the forefront of reshaping industries, advancing technology, and creating impactful solutions with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. They’re challenging traditional business models and norms, advocating for marginalized communities, and creating more accessible opportunities for underrepresented groups in various sectors.

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Baroness Verma, Member, House of Lords
Ruth Jones, MP, Labour Party
Sahira Nair, Head - Hindi Scripted Series, Amazon Prime
Tehseen Zaidi,  Communications Expert & formerly with NDTV 24x7
Sanjoy K. Roy, MD, Teamwork Arts

In the workplace, initiatives focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) can create a more supportive environment for women to thrive. Creating a more gender-inclusive corporate environment not only empowers women entrepreneurs but also enhances overall organizational performance. By prioritizing DEI efforts, companies can build a more equitable and innovative workplace for everyone. This session explores the importance of and ways of supporting women in the workplace, including how to measure the success of these efforts.

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Talk by Mette Johansson, Leadership expert, author, speaker, executive coach & Founder, KeyNote - Women Speakers’ directory

In recent years, we have navigated through pandemics, faced escalating geopolitical tensions, and endured persistent supply chain disruptions. In such a fluid landscape, where do we turn for leadership guidance? The conventional playbooks are not up to the task.
In her talk, Mette illustrates how the principles of Authentic Leadership offer a North Star, promising a path forward in navigating even the choppiest of waters. This talk offers a compass to lead in any situation sparking passion while also nurturing self-assuredness and compassion. 
Engage Mette for a fresh perspective that challenges conventional leadership moulds. Her insights will leave you motivated to reshape your leadership style, reflecting your unique abilities and principles and set both you and your company on course for success.

01:00 PM - 01:20 PM

Dr. Brian Grim, Global Chairperson, Dare to Overcome
Asst. Professor Rahul Landge, MIT-WPU

India is the global leader in CSR, thanks to the Enactment of Companies Act. Since 2013, India has pioneered one of the world’s largest experiments of introducing the CSR as a mandatory provision by imposing statutory obligations on companies to take up CSR projects towards social welfare activities. In the spirit of this achievement, Dare to Overcome will introduce a new “Human Rights & Business Skills Curriculum” for high school-aged students. This curriculum will briefly be introduced at this important session.

01:20 PM - 02:20 PM

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Faqat by Alif

03:10 PM -03:40 PM

Fireside chat with Lawrence Chong, Global CEO, Consulus and Anirudh Suri, Managing Partner, India Internet Fund

AI holds immense potential to transform industries and society, but it also raises significant ethical and practical challenges. In this session, experts deep-dive into the ongoing dialogue and collaboration among technologists, ethicists, policymakers, and the public, which are essential to ensure AI serves the common good.

03:45 PM - 04:00 PM

Dr. Brian Grim, Global Chairperson, Dare to Overcome 
Dr. Farha Iman, Global Head of DialogueCore, Consulus
Soniya Hiremath, President of IndianEBRG, American Airlines
Priyanka Monga, Customer Success Manager, Salesforce 

The REDI Monitor tracks the growing global movement among companies that are including religion and belief as a core part of their diversity initiatives. This is the first year to monitor the BSE 100 and FTSE 100. Companies on the US Fortune 500 list have been annually monitored since 2020. A brief report on this will be presented.

04:00 PM - 04:20 PM

04:30 PM - 05:10 PM

Archbishop Dr. Felix Machado, Bishop, Diocese of Nasik
Haji Salman Chishti, Gaddi-Nashim, Dargaah Ajmer Sharif
Jaya Row, Founder, Vedanta Vision
Akhil Gupta, Founder, Universal Enlightenment & Flourishing

The concept of the Divine varies across cultures; Faith is the deep trust or belief in the Divine. Religion is central to spiritual practices and all religions share similar concepts of love, justice and the pursuit of truth. While religious expressions are diverse, the underlying themes of divinity, faith, and interconnectedness reveal a shared human experience. A session to explore these commonalities in order to foster dialogue, respect, and collaboration among different faiths and cultures, this is a vital discourse for today’s multi-cultural corporate ecosystems.
 

05:20 PM - 06:00 PM

The award-winners will address the theme of Unity in Diversity, sharing their insights and inspiration.
Abha Dalmia, Co-founder - FLO, President - Grandeur Travels & Tours, Director - Landmark Holdings Pvt. Ltd & Owner - LIFE
Akhil Gupta, Founder, Universal Enlightenment & Flourishing
Baroness Verma, Member, House of Lords
Dr. Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson & Managing Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group
Lawrence Chong, Global CEO, Consulus
Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator in India
Dr. Brian Grim, Global Chairperson, Dare to Overcome

06:00 PM – 07:00 PM

07:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Dare to Overcome - Unity in Diversity Anthem 
King Husein Global Business & Intercultural Peace Awards
Rhythms of Rajasthan: Folk by The Kutle Khan Project

09:00 PM