Register for the
6th edition
Virtual
Time - 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Conference Highlights
- Access to exclusive Solutions’ Clinic where Subject Matter Experts will solve your everyday DEI challenges
- Gain insights from the best practices of ERGs, sponsorships & mentorships programs from organizations whose leaders/managers will be recognized as; Best ERG Leader -- Women ERG; LGBTQ; Generations; PWDs Best Mentor Best Sponsor
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
Ali Khan – Director Governance Risk Compliance, ZS
Best Women ERG Leader
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