2013 DISABILITY MATTERS ASIA-PACIFIC
WELCOME
Disability Matters Asia-Pacific Conference & Awards
| When: September 18-19, 2013 | |
| Where: Bangalore, India | |
| Location: Marriot Whitefield Hotel |
As in prior years, our conference will feature outstanding content as delivered by leading disability experts from corporations, academia, non-governmental organizations and governments from across the Asia-Pacific Region. There will be amazing, inspirational stories as shared by our keynote presenters. A highlight of every year’s event is the sharing of our honorees award-winning practices related to the successful mainstreaming of people who either have a disability or have a child or other dependent with special needs in the workforce, workplace and marketplace.
As in prior years, honoree categories include:
Workforce – This award is in consideration of a company’s programs/initiatives that touch on recruiting, training, reasonable accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Workplace – This award is in consideration of a company’s programs/initiatives that touch on Disability Employee Resource Groups, Mentor Programs, Etiquette & Awareness Initiatives, the delivery/dissemination of educational Information and resources and company-wide celebratory events.
Marketplace – This award is in consideration of a company’s programs/initiatives that focus on the marketing of products and/or services (mainstream and targeted) to the disability community.
Please join us and our Host Sponsor, Krunthai-AXA Life Insurance Co., Ltd. as we Celebrate, Educate, Inspire and Network.
We look forward to your participation in the 2015 Disability Matters Asia-Pacific Conference & Awards and are confident it will help you see that disability-focused initiatives — whether in the workplace, workforce, or marketplace — are not just a strategic advantage, but a business imperative.
Contact Us
Continue to check back with us as we update our sponsors daily! If interested in becoming a Sponsor or participating in the event, there is still time! To become a sponsor, please contact Jill Frankel, Director, Global Events; E: jill@consultspringboard.com; T: 1-973-813-7260 x.106. To purchase a ticket, click here >> http://2020site.consultspringboard.com/disability-matters/about/2015dmap/dmap-ticket-purchase/.
WELCOME
Disability Matters Asia-Pacific Conference & Awards
| When: September 18-19, 2013 | |
| Where: Bangalore, India | |
| Location: Marriot Whitefield Hotel |
PROGRAM DETAILS
2013 Disability Matters ASIAPAC Conference
Educate, Inspire, Network
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
| Scheduled Time | Session | Location | ||
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, IST | Cisco Briefing Center Tour | Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited | ||
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, IST | Welcome Reception | Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited |
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
| Scheduled Time | Session | Location | ||
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM, IST | Registration / Continental Breakfast | Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited | ||
| 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, IST | Conference | Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited |
LOCATION:
Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited
Cisco Globalisation Centre
SEZ Unit, Cessna Business Park
Kadubeesanahalli Village
Varthur Hobli, Sarjapur Marathalli Outer Ring Road
BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560 087
INDIA
Tel: + 91 80 4426 0000
Fax: + TBD
EVENT ATTIRE & OTHER:
- Business Attire
- The conference will be held in English.
HELP:
If you have any questions regarding this conference, please contact:
Sigrid Senamaud at sigrid@consultspringboard.com; T: 001-973-813-7260 x. 5
Ivette Lopez at ivette@consultspringboard.com; T: 001-973-813-7260 x. 102
WELCOME
Disability Matters Asia-Pacific Conference & Awards
| When: September 18-19, 2013 | |
| Where: Bangalore, India | |
| Location: Marriot Whitefield Hotel |
2013 Disability Matters ASIAPAC Conference
Educate, Inspire, Network
2013 Disability Matters ASIAPAC Conference
Cisco Globalisation Centre
SEZ Unit, Cessna Business Park
Kadubeesanahalli Village
Varthur Hobli, Sarjapur Marathalli Outer Ring Road
BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560 087
INDIA
Tel: + 91 80 4426 0000
Fax: + TBD
Wednesday, September 18, 2013:
| 5:00PM – 6:00PM IST | Cisco Briefing Center Tour (OPTIONAL) (A reservation is required and can be made during the registration process – space is limited.) | |
| Experience interactive demonstrations that shows how Cisco’s innovative solutions and architectures are solving critical business problems. The demonstrations will also show what Cisco believes is the vision of how business will be done in the future. | ||
| 6:30PM – 8:30PM IST | Welcome Reception | |
| Speaker(s): Gregory Akers – Senior Vice President of Advanced Security |
Thursday, September 19, 2013:
| 8:00AM – 8:30AM IST | Registration, Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:30AM – 8:45AM IST | Welcome & Opening Remarks | |
| Speaker(s):
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| 8:45AM – 9:15AM IST | Special Presentation | |
| 9:15AM – 11:00AM IST | Workforce Panel* | |
| Panelist(s):
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| *The panel discussion will be followed by a Learning Exercise | ||
| 11:00AM – 11:15AM IST | Networking Break | |
| 11:15AM – 11:45AM IST | Keynote | |
| 11:45AM – 1:00PM IST | Marketplace Panel* | |
| Panelist(s):
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| *The panel discussion will be followed by a Learning Exercise | ||
| 1:00PM – 2:00PM IST | Luncheon | |
| 2:00PM – 3:45PM IST | Workplace Panel* | |
| Panelist(s):
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| *The panel discussion will be followed by a Learning Exercise | ||
| 3:45PM – 4:00PM IST | Networking Break | |
| 4:00PM – 5:00PM IST | Awards Presentation
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| 5:00PM – 5:30PM IST | Charting out Next Steps & Closing Remarks | |
WELCOME
Disability Matters Asia-Pacific Conference & Awards
| When: September 18-19, 2013 | |
| Where: Bangalore, India | |
| Location: Marriot Whitefield Hotel |
HOTEL INFORMATION & TRANSPORTATION
2013 Disability Matters ASIAPAC Conference
Educate, Inspire, Network
Listed below is the suggested hotel(s) which offers the host’s discounted rates upon request and availability.
HOTELS
Please mention that you are attending the Disability Matters conference at Cisco, to receive Cisco’s special negotiated rate.
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Marriott Whitefield Hotel* (PREFERRED HOTEL) – Complimentary transportation will be offered from the hotel to the conference on September 19.
Plot No. 75, EPIP Area, 8th Road,
Near Sri Sathya Sai Hospital,
Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka 560066
*To receive a special negotiated rom rate of $143 + tax please contact directly:
natasha.abedin@marriott.com
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Ibis Hotel: $50 + tax (single occupancy) (includes breakfast)
Opposite RMZ Ecospace Business Park
Marthahalli – Sarjapur Outer Ring Road
Bengaluru – 560103, Karnataka, India
Phone: +91 (80) 66700600
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NOVOTEL Hotel Bengaluru Techpark
Opposite RMZ Ecospace Business
Park,Outer Ring Road,
Marathahalli-Sarjapur,Bellandur,
Bangalore, Karnataka 560103
Phone (+91)80 66 705000
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TRANSPORTATION
Preferred Vendor: please mention that you are attending a conference held by Cisco
H.B.Narahari
Phone: +91 80 4293 3666 option # 4
Mobile +91 9008464748
nharisam@cisco.com
Trinity Cabs
Contact: Praveen
Phone: 9980059703 / 9844059703
PARKING AT CISCO
There is no parking available at CISCO. We recommend participants to be dropped off at the event site.
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WELCOME
Disability Matters Asia-Pacific Conference & Awards
| When: September 18-19, 2013 | |
| Where: Bangalore, India | |
| Location: Marriot Whitefield Hotel |
HOST SPONSOR: | |
  | ABOUT CISCO Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. At Cisco customers come first and an integral part of Cisco’s DNA is creating long-lasting customer partnerships and working with them to identify their needs and provide solutions that support their success. Cisco is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, innovative, and collaborative environment that benefits employees, customers, and partners. Information about Cisco can be found at cisco.com. . |
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WELCOME
Disability Matters Asia-Pacific Conference & Awards
| When: September 18-19, 2013 | |
| Where: Bangalore, India | |
| Location: Marriot Whitefield Hotel |
WELCOME
Disability Matters Asia-Pacific Conference & Awards
| When: September 18-19, 2013 | |
| Where: Bangalore, India | |
| Location: Marriot Whitefield Hotel |
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