Grace Hopper Celebration India 2024: Full Schedule

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08:45 IST

Plenary - Session I: Welcome Address | me+we: Driving Change in the Tech Industry

Thursday November 21, 2024 08:45 - 09:30 IST

Discover how collective actions and individual efforts are shaping a tech landscape that champions inclusivity and innovation. Also, get an overview of the next two days — what to expect and how to make the most of your conference experience.

Speakers

Sowmya Reddy

Incharge – State Mahila Congress, All India Mahila Congress

In the heart of Bengaluru, in vibrant South India, Sowmya represents a new era of reform and forward-thinking combined with culture and tradition.Her journey wasn’t just about gathering knowledge, but about making a real difference. All through her student days, she worked in... Read More →

Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Chief Executive Officer, AnitaB.org

Devajyoti Ray

IPS, Govt. of Karnataka

Devajyoti Ray is not only an esteemed artist but also an IPS officer, currently serving as the Additional Director General of Police (Grievances & Human Rights) in the Karnataka State Police . He is the Member Secretary of the State Human Rights Commission, Karnataka, and has had... Read More →

Shreya Krishnan

Managing Director, AnitaB.org India

Thursday November 21, 2024 08:45 - 09:30 IST
Main Stage, Hall 1

Plenary

09:40 IST

Plenary - Session II: Opening Address | Unmasking the Future of AI

Thursday November 21, 2024 09:40 - 10:00 IST

Main Stage, Hall 1

Hear from two role models as they decode how AI will shape our future and explore what we can do to work towards a more inclusive world.

Speakers

Sindhu Gangadharan

Head, Customer Innovation Services, SAP

Sindhu Gangadharan is among the leading voices in the world of technology today. Sindhu is widely regarded as the Technology Humanist – a title she earned for her deep-rooted belief in Technology and for leveraging Tech solutions for the benefit of the society at large.During her... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 09:40 - 10:00 IST
Main Stage, Hall 1

Plenary

10:15 IST

Plenary - Session III: Leaders' Discussion | Interplay of Diversity in all things Tech

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:15 - 11:00 IST

Main Stage, Hall 1

Get inspired by tech leaders from diverse industries as they discuss crucial themes such as addressing systemic biases and barriers, incorporating diverse perspectives in product design, and bridging the diversity gap in STEM and career pathways.

Moderator

Kirti Seth

Former CEO, SSC NASSCOM

Speakers

Lalitha Ramani

General Manager, Google Maps Experiences, India

Lalitha is the General Manager for Google Maps Experiences for India, Japan, Brazil and other NBU markets. She has been in the industry for over two decades, working at companies like Myntra, Walmart, Intuit, across various domains like eCommerce, Supply Chain & Accounting, serving... Read More →