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Media - Session I: Keynote | The power of stories to promote action for a better world
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:30 - 12:15 IST
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Director - ESG & Communications, Colgate-Palmolive India
An alumni of IIM Bangalore, she is a passionate networker, with ~20 years of proven abilities in driving sustainable change. She is a successful brand strategist with a strong track record in Brand Strategy, Marketing, Communications, ESG, CSR & Public Advocacy.She is currently the...
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Social Activist, Prajwala
Sunitha Krishnan is an activist, author, and founder of Prajwala, Asia’s largest organization fighting sex trafficking. With over 28,900 rescues, Sunitha has pioneered survivor-led campaigns like “Swaraksha” and “#MenAgainstDemand.” A Padma Shri awardee and recognized by...
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Media - Session II: Keynote | How to make your emotions work for, instead of against you
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:15 - 13:00 IST
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Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and CSR, Walmart Global Tech
As Senior Director, Communications and CSR, Sunita spearheads a 360-degree communications strategy, leveraging both traditional and digital channels to enhance the reach, reputation and credibility of Walmart Global Tech in India. She also leads a robust Corporate Social Responsibility...
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Mental Wellness Expert & Neuroscientist
Raja Jamalamadaka is a Harvard Business School-educated neuroscientist and LinkedIn Global Influencer with over 25 years in corporate CXO and board roles. Renowned as a top mentor, Raja received the Marshall Goldsmith Award for Coaching Excellence in 2017. A sought-after speaker...
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Media - Session III: Panel Discussion: Influencers Panel | Stories That Connect: The Power of 'me+we'
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 14:40 IST
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Journalist, Independent
Ruth Dsouza Prabhu is an independent journalist and author based in Bangalore with over 22 years of experience. Her work appears in global publications like The New York Times and Al Jazeera, and she authored India's Most Legendary Restaurants. Ruth also conducts journalism workshops...
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Mumma with Wings
Meet Priyanka, aka @mumma_with_wings – a mom-influencer who juggles parenting, humor, and a sprinkle of chaos like a pro! Known for her candid takes on motherhood and her knack for finding the funny side of every toddler tantrum, Priyanka brings relatable, real-life mom moments...
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Comedy & Lifestyle Content Creator, That Quirky Mumma
I am Linda Fernandes also known as thatquirkymamma on instagram. A comedy and lifestyle content creator known for my humorous take on family relationships and everyday life. An engineer by profession and a content creator by passion and an audience of over 361k followers, I love...
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Region Head , India & South Asia, The Max Foundation
Viji Venkatesh brings with her 36 years of professional experience in cancer patient care and support in her role as Region Head, India & South Asia at The Max Foundation.Viji began with The Max Foundation in 2002 by leading the administration of the Glivec International Patient Assistance...
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Author, Founder & CEO, Financially Smart
Nita Menezes is a Certified Financial Planner (CFPCM) and the Founding Member and National President of WICCI’s Financial Literacy & Management Council. With over 27 years of experience, she has guided professionals across industries in making smart financial decisions. Passionate...
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Media - Session IV: Panel Discussion - Panel of Corporate Communication Leaders | Crafting Impactful Narratives: How Women in Tech Can Use Storytelling to Lead and Inspire
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:40 - 15:15 IST
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Senior Vice President & Global Head of Communications & Corporate Brand, Biocon Biologics
Seema Ahuja is SVP & Global Head of Communications & Corporate Brand at Biocon Group. A multifaceted expert in Reputation Management, and Corporate Brand & Communications, with over 30 years of experience in publicly listed leading pharma biotech & life-sciences companies, she has...
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Director Communications, Target
Director - International (APAC, EU, LATAM), Owned Content & Channels, Amazon
Minari Shah is the Director of International Owned Content Strategy at Amazon, overseeing content across APAC, EU, and LATAM. With over 20 years in corporate communication, Minari’s career spans journalism, corporate communications, and film writing. Holding a Master’s in International...
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VP & Country Group Head Comms, PA , Sustainability & CSE (South Asia), Bayer
Rachana Panda is the Vice President and Country Group Head for Bayer South Asia, overseeing Corporate Communication, Public Affairs, Sustainability, and CSR. With 25 years of experience across leading organizations like GE, Alstom, and Apollo Tyres, she is a recognized thought leader...
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Country Communication Manager, Ikea India
In a career spanning 23+ years in corporate communications , Nivedeeta has worked across functions including PR, Advertising, Employer Branding & Internal Communication, Public Affairs & Advocacy in the South Asia regionCurrently heading communication for IKEA India , she has strong...
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Media Session V: Panel Discussion - Panel of Citizen Activists | Role of media in taking social impact causes to newer horizons
Thursday November 21, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
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CEO & Cofounder, Verbly
Manjunath Padiki is the CEO and Co-founder of Verbly Integrated Communications, with over two decades of experience in strategic communications across industries such as IT, FMCG, hospitality, retail, and startups. Known for his expertise in communications planning, key message development...
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Advisor People, Culture, Employee Experience, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Calfus Inc.
Jacintha Jayachandran is a social entrepreneur, leadership coach, and founder of HopeWorks Foundation and Skills Café, with 30 years of experience in HR, entrepreneurship, and social impact. A specialist in DE&I, sustainability, and ethics, she has worked with leading organizations...
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Consultant, Independent
Change happens when we believe it and know it to have meaning for us. A word spoken, or not, a fleeting image or a long form podcast are what moves the world. The stories we hear and tell, explicit or implicit, make us. Communication is at the heart of it all.Through her volunteer...
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Chief Executive Officer, Stone Soup
Alumini of IIM Kolkatta and Delhi College of Engineering she had a brief stint as a Banker before global IT work experience spanning 25 countries and 17 years. She now runs a social enterprise called
Stonesoup.in which aims to make sustainable living easy while creating employment for women. She has been volunteering for responsible waste management since 2011. She is part of SWMRT , 2bin1bag campaign (segregation at source) and Bangalore Eco Team - citizen plastic ban campaign across the city, Swachagraha...
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Political Consultant, Poltical Shakti
Tara Krishnaswamy is Sr Advisor, Government Relations at Indus Action, working on public policy. She is also a political consultant, gender and civic activist and a Cannes Gold winner for campaigns. She has run civil society & election campaigns, for over a decade nationally, and...
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Media - Session VI: Keynote | How authentic storytelling can help women leaders rise to greater heights
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 12:15 IST
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Angel Investor & Business Strategist, Independent
Lloyd Mathias is a business strategist and investor, actively partnering with founders of early-stage companies in AI, EdTech, data analytics, and digital technology. He serves on the boards of several listed companies as an independent director. Previously, Lloyd was the Marketing...
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Author & Founder, STORM the NORM Ventures
Anisha Motwani is a multi-faceted business strategist and the Managing Director of StN Ventures. She is also the author of a national bestselling book; Storm the Norm – a first-of-its-kind collection of contemporary stories of truly inspiring businesses and brands from India that...
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Media - Session VII: Keynote | What is your Story: The Art of Storytelling in a Digitized World
Friday November 22, 2024 12:15 - 13:00 IST
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Founder, Pink Lemonade
Tina Garg is the Founder of Pink Lemonade, a full-service, Integrated Marketing, and Communications agency headquartered in Bengaluru, India. She has over 28 years of experience and has been running Pink Lemonade for over 14 years.Tina comes with extensive experience in the creative...
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Co-Founder & CEO, Convergination Ventures
Pushkar Sane is Co-Founder & CEO of Convergination Ventures. His 27 years of extensive experience spans Digital, Technology, Marketing, Advertising, Media, Strategy, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. He helps organizations to leverage the power of technology and data to transform...
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Media - Session VIII: Panel Discussion - Business Leaders | She storms the norm
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:40 IST
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Author & Founder, STORM the NORM Ventures
Anisha Motwani is a multi-faceted business strategist and the Managing Director of StN Ventures. She is also the author of a national bestselling book; Storm the Norm – a first-of-its-kind collection of contemporary stories of truly inspiring businesses and brands from India that...
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Co-founder and Chairperson, Portea
Meena Ganesh is the Co-founder and Chairperson of Portea Medical, India’s leading home healthcare company, and a partner at Growthstory.in, co-promoting ventures like Bigbasket and HomeLane. With experience at TutorVista, Microsoft India, and Tesco, Meena also serves on the boards...
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Chief Executive Officer, Watches and Wearables Division, Titan Company Ltd.
Suparna Mitra is the CEO of Titan Company’s Watches and Wearables Division. With three decades of experience in lifestyle and retail, she previously served as Titan’s Global Marketing Head and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Suparna sits on the Board of Governors for IIM Kozhikode...
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Media - Session IX: Panel Discussion - Panel of Women Editors | Has new media shaped narrative to make the world a better place
Friday November 22, 2024 14:40 - 15:15 IST
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Founder & CEO, The PRactice
As the Founder & CEO, Nandita provides the vision and direction for The PRactice. Her views on public relations, based on over 30 years of experience have helped shape the vision of the Firm and influenced several of its best campaigns. Nandita is focused on establishing a culture...
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Lead Editor, YourStory
Rekha has over 25 years’ experience as a writer and editor across two geographies – India and the Middle East. Her work as a journalist has encompassed diverse domains– business, information technology, entertainment, and lifestyle/features for newspapers and magazines. For...
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Media - Session X: Panel Discussion - Panel of Marketing and Advertising leaders | The relevance of branding, design and marketing to be inclusive and equitable
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
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India Marketing Leader, Publicis Sapient
Ganga Ganapathi is Marketing Leader, India at Publicis Sapient. The role of technology and media hasn’t ever been in the spotlight more starkly than it is today. Ganga believes in the power of these forces coming together to build an empathetic and empowering world, where every...
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Cofounder & Global CEO, Grapes Worldwide
Shradha Agarwal is Co-founder and Global CEO of Grapes Worldwide who comes with more than a decade experience in the industry. She is an ace entrepreneur who helms the role of managing the overall business and operations of the company. Given her strategic expertise and innovative...
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Founder & CEO, Mandag
Arto Sivonen is the Founder and CEO of Måndag, a creative change agency merging marketing, strategy, journalism, and activism to drive impactful change. With over two decades as a creative director in global agencies, Arto has positioned Måndag as a pioneer in transforming sustainability...
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VP, Marketing & Communications, AnitaB.org
CEO, VML
Babita Baruah is the CEO of VML India, a leading agency known for globally awarded campaigns like Maxx Flash’s “The Killer Pack” and The Times of India’s “Unplastic India.” With over 25 years in marketing, Babita previously led WPP's Ford International Market Group and...
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