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The 6th Edition of The Power Of I #OwnYourImpact

The 6th edition of The Power of I, Avtar’s signature forum celebrates and strengthens the role of individuals in shaping diverse and inclusive organizations. This year’s theme, #OwnYourImpact, is a call to action for professionals, leaders, and organizations to recognize and amplify their influence in driving meaningful outcomes.

This edition will focus on how intentional actions, authentic leadership, and accountable strategies can lead to transformative outcomes for both individuals and organizations. Through powerful conversations, interactive sessions, and practical tools, The Power of I aims to empower every participant to own their role in building workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Walking the Talk: Leadership Accountability in DEI
    How leaders can move beyond policy to practice, demonstrating visible commitment and measurable outcomes.
  • Organizational Impact: Measuring What Matters
    Reimagining DEI metrics to capture not just representation, but impact, influence, and belonging.
  • Amplifying Voices Across Identities
    Creating brave spaces for intersectional voices to be heard, recognized, and elevated.
  • The Next Frontier: Innovating for DEI Impact in the Digital Age
    Leveraging technology and innovation to embed equity into the future of work.
Join us at The Power of I as we delve into the transformative potential of individual impact. Let’s champion a culture of ownership in inclusion—where every ‘I’ matters.

Access to cutting-edge learning experiences that can help you overcome career obstacles and achieve your professional goals.

Opportunities to connect with industry leaders and peers to expand your network and gain new insights.

Enhanced understanding of key trends and developments in DEI and related fields that can help you stay ahead of the curve.

Recognition and awards for your exceptional achievements and contributions to your field, which can help you stand out and advance your career.

Enjoyment of a positive and empowering experience that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to take on new challenges in your career.

Access to exclusive resources from sponsors that can help you continue your learning and development beyond the conference.

Meet the Speakers of The Power of I #OwnYourImpact

Meet the Sponsors of The Power of I #OwnYourImpact

Where leadership meets purpose - Recognizing
those who power inclusion forward

Award Winners of The Power of I - 2024 ​

Best PWDs ERG Leader

Ujjwala Singhania – Managing consultant, IBM

Best LGBQT ERG Leader

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Ali Khan – Director Governance Risk Compliance, ZS

Best Women ERG Leader

Kavitha

Dr. Kavitha Kommuri  – Chairperson -WRG group & Principal Engineer-Vehicle HIL and Digital Twin, TVS Motor Company Ltd

Best Sponsor

Anish Mukker – CEO, Teleperformance in India 

Tarun Sareen – Managing Director, Sun Life Global Solutions 

Best Mentor

Geeta Gurnani

CTO, IBM Technology, India/SouthAsia – IBM India Private Limited 

Why join hands with The Power of I ? ​

Impact by the numbers (2020 – 2024)

Here's What Our Previous Attendees Have To Say

Past Sponsors

Leading companies have partnered with The Power of Ito shape leadership narratives and build stronger culture. 

Who Should Attend?

CEOs, CXOs, DEI Leaders
DEI Enthusiast
L&D Professionals
Business, HR Leaders and Managers

Transformative Sessions on Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion

Agenda for The Power of I 2025

TIME (IST)
DESCRIPTION

03:00 PM – 03:10 PM IST

Inaugural Address

Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder – President, Avtar Group

03:10 PM – 03:20 PM IST

Opening Keynote Address

Walking the Talk: Leadership Accountability towards Inclusion

  • Venkatesh Veerachamy, Chief Operating Officer, Zuci Systems 

03:20 PM – 04:00 PM IST

Executive Panel Discussion

Aligning Vision with Impact: Building Teams That Thrive

A visionary approach alone is not enough — true leadership lies in translating the vision into sustainable impact. This panel will bring together CXOs who have not only set bold ambitions but have successfully cultivated inclusive, high-performing teams that drive business success. 

This conversation will unpack the leadership philosophies, structural enablers, and cultural shifts required to create workplaces where talent flourishes, innovation thrives, and impact is sustained. The panellists will dwell upon, how do leaders ensure that their strategic vision translates into an engaged, resilient workforce?  

  • Aditi Shukla, Head of India, Shared Services, Country Head, India, AXA XL
  • Jaskaran S Thukral, Head of Internal Audit – Asia, Macquarie Group
  • Shalini Arora, Director- Head of Everyday Banking Technology India, DEI India Gender Balance Sponsor, NatWest Group  
  • Swati Khandelwal, Senior Vice President, HR, R1 RCM 
  • Kannan Hariharan, Chief Strategist, Culture & Belongingness, Avtar Group

04:00 PM- 04:40 PM IST

Panel Discussion

Unconventional Paths to Inclusion: Transforming Lived Experiences into Actionables

True inclusion is shaped by personal journeys of navigating bias, overcoming systemic barriers, and challenging the status quo. It is the lived experiences of individuals that bring forward some of the blind spots in organizational culture and inspire solutions that go beyond checkboxes. But how do we turn these powerful narratives into structured, scalable change? This session will have leaders share their unconventional paths whether as advocates, sp, or change-makers and shaped their approach to inclusion and influenced policy, culture, and leadership in ways data alone could not. 

The panel will also explore how organizations can build mechanisms to listen deeply, learn from diverse perspectives, and integrate lived experiences into actionable strategies that drive measurable progress workplace cultures. Expect an unfiltered conversation on courage, innovation, and the human stories that are shaping the future of inclusion in workplaces. 

  • Jhilmil Das, Head, People & Culture, Yara Fertilizers India Pvt Ltd  
  • Neha Aggarwal, Deputy General Manager, (HR – DEI), Hitachi 
  • Rubi Khan, Head – Culture, Learning, Talent & DEI, Luminous Power Technologies
  • Anju G Parvathy, Vice President, Research & Solutions, Avtar Group 

04:40 PM – 05:00 PM IST

Solutions Clinic

2 sessions – of 30 mins each. Access to exclusive spotlight sessions with DEI subject matter experts. These are exclusive interactive sessions with the participants on a pre-set topic helmed by the DEI Expert of the organization. Topics include: 

Creating inclusive, accessible communication channels 
Address how employees feeling excluded due to disability, gender, tenure, or culture may struggle to integrate and share ideas. Discuss creating safe communication channels and platforms that enable employees to voice concerns and contribute effectively. 

                                                        And 

Future-proofing DEI  

This panel will explore how individuals and organizations can future-proof their DEI efforts given the geo-political changes. What is the next frontier while innovating for DEI that drives larger impact from 2025 and beyond.  

05:00 PM – 05:30 PM IST

Panel Discussion

The Allyship Alchemy

Allyship is more than support — it is a commitment to action. In the journey towards building truly inclusive workplaces, allies play a crucial role in unheard voices, challenging systemic biases, and actively shaping workplace cultures of belonging. But true allyship demands courage, continuous learning, and the willingness to use privilege for meaningful change. This panel will bring together leaders who have embraced allyship — not as a passive stance, but as a responsibility. They will share their personal journeys of recognizing bias, standing up for equity, and influencing policies that go beyond performative gestures. Through their experiences, we will explore the nuances of allyship in the workplace — how to be effective without overshadowing, how to navigate discomfort, and how to ensure that advocacy translates into lasting impact. It is all about how to do it right!  

  • Anjali Bhatia, National Sales HR Head, Carlsberg India
  • Deepti Kapoor, Managing Director, People Partnering – India, SE Asia & APAC Tenant Representation, cushman & Wakefield
  • Milan Dang, Director, DEI Lead, Natwest Group 
  • Sriram P, Chief Strategist, DEI Transformations, Avtar Group 

05:30 PM – 05:40 PM IST

Awards Presentation 

Best ERG Leaders
Best Sponsor
Best Mentor

05:40 PM – 05:50 PM IST

Closing Address

Umasanker Kandaswamy, Co-founder, Senior Vice President – Sales, Avtar Group

05:50 PM – 06:00 PM IST

Networking

Leaders, Pioneers, and Change Makers Meet Our Esteemed Speakers

Aditi Shukla
Head of India Shared Services and Country Head, India, AXA XL
Apporva Aggarwal
Principal, ZS
Deepti Gupta
EVP- Human Resources, and Administration at Jubilant FoodWorks
Jhumur Aggarwal
General Manager Trade Execution, Cargill
Pooja Mehtani
General Counsel, Sun Life Asia Service Centres and Company Secretary, Asia Service Centre India
Prashant Gupta
Sr. Director of Operations with ZS Associates
Riya Dalvi
Vice President Human Resources, CEAT RPG
Tarun Sareen
Managing Director, Asia Service Centres (India and Philippines), Sun Life
Dr. Saundarya Rajesh
Founder & President, Avtar Group
Umasanker Kandaswamy
Co Founder – Sr Vice President – Sales & Relationships, Avtar
Karthik Ekambaram
Executive Vice President & Director – DEI Solutions, Avtar Group
Sriram P
Chief Strategist - DEI Transformation - Avtar Group

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