2017 DISABILITY MATTERS ASIA-PACIFIC

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The 5th Annual Disability Matters North America Conference & Awards

When: 27-28 July, 2017
Where: Bengaluru, India
Location: Accenture Regional Learning Center Bengaluru


KEYNOTE SPEAKER

 

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Deepa Malik
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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 Ivette Lopez, C.O.O. & Chief of Staff; E: ivette@consultspringboard.com; T: 1-973-813-7260 x.102.  To purchase a ticket, click here >> https://consultspringboard.com/disability-matters/ticket-purchase/.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

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LOCATION:

ACCENTURE REGIONAL 
LEARNING CENTER BENGALARU

Marriott Hotel Whitefield,
8th Rad, Plot No 75, EPIP Area, Whitefield
Bengaluru, 560066
India
Phone: +91-80-49435000
Fax: +91-80-4943 5333


  

 

EVENT ATTIRE:

  •  Conference: Business Attire
  •  Awards Ceremony and Dinner: Cocktail Attire

 

HELP:

If you have any questions regarding this conference, please contact:

AGENDA

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Please note: This is a draft agenda; we are currently working on finalizing.  Please check back regularly for any updates.

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017:

   
Time Topic
 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm  Registration
   
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome Reception

 

Opening Remarks:

  • Nadine Vogel
    Chief Executive Officer,
    Springboard Consulting, LLC
  • Rohit Thakur
    Managing Director – India Geographic Unit HR Lead,
    Accenture Solutions Private Limited

FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017:

   
Time Topic
 8:30 am – 9:00 am  Registration and Continental Breakfast
   
9:00 am – 9:15 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

 

  • Nadine Vogel
    Chief Executive Officer,
    Springboard Consulting, LLC
  • Rekha M. Menon
    Chairman and Senior Managing Director,
    Accenture Solutions Private Limited
   
9:15 am – 10:15 am

Workforce Panel

 

Moderator:

  • Nadine Vogel
    Chief Executive Officer,
    Springboard Consulting, LLC

Honorees:

  • Sanjay Baurai
    Managing Director – Workplace Solutions for India GU, Accenture Solutions Private Limited
  • Christian Barrios
    Human Resources Director,
    Cisco Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Gaurav Ahluwalia
    Managing Director and Head of Human Resources, India GSC, J.P. Morgan, India
  • Nattapong Withisupakorn
    Associate – Diversity and Inclusion,
    Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance PCL.

Panelist:

  • Dr. Rajdeep Manwani
    Coordinator, Department of Commerce,
    Jain University

   
10:15 am – 10:35 am Learning Exercise
   
10:35 am – 10:50 am BREAK
   
10:50 am – 11:50 am

Workplace Panel

 

Moderator:

  • Deepa Narasimham
    Head, Diversity & Inclusion, Dell EMC

Honorees:

  • Lynn Lau
    Vice President – Regional Finance Business Partner, SE Asia, American International Group
  • Sajith Maliakel
    Head of Asset Servicing Technology and Securities Settlements Technology,
    Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C.
  • Eden Carmine Natividad
    Vice President – Operations Leader, 
    J.P. Morgan, Philippines

Panelist:

  • Professor Gaurav Raheja, PhD
    Associate Professor of Architecture,
    Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
   
11:50 am – 12:10 pm Learning Exercise
   
12:10 pm – 12:50 pm

Keynote Presentation

 

Introduction:

  • Dhanya Rajeswaran
    Director – Talent Strategy, Human Capital & Diversity India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka,
    Accenture Solutions Private Limited

Keynote:

  • Deepa Malik
    Padma Shri Awardee; Athlete (Paraplegic); Rio Paralympics Games, Silver Medalist; Arjuna Award Winner
   
12:50 pm – 1:50 pm NETWORKING LUNCHEON
   
1:50 pm – 3:20 pm

Marketplace Panel

 

Moderator:

  • Poonam Bajaj
    Executive Director – Human Resources,
    J.P. Morgan, India

 Honorees:

  • Aurelie Saada
    Head of Enterprise Risk Management, American International Group
  • John Alex
    Group Head – Social Initiatives, Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
  • Pratik Arjun Sen
    Sr. Manager Training – ifly, Learning and development, InterGlobe Aviation Limited

Panelist:

  • Shwetank Dixit
    Head of Accessibility Innovation and Research,
    BarrierBreak Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • Amit Bagwe
    Training & Support Executive,
    BarrierBreak Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
   
3:20 pm – 3:35 pm BREAK
   
3:35 pm – 4:00 pm

Disability Champion Panel

 

Moderator:

  • Ivette Lopez
    Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff, 
    Springboard Consulting, LLC

Panelists:

  • Renu Muralidharan
    Vice President, Global Technology,
    J.P. Morgan, India
  • Pratik Rajiv Jindal
    Deputy Manger – HR, M&A – Global Workforce Transitions, Wipro Limited
   
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

SPECIALTY SESSION:  Experiential Learning

 

Moderator:

  • Nadine Vogel
    Chief Executive Officer,
    Springboard Consulting, LLC

Facilitator/Presenter:

  • Avik Biswas
    Partner, Bangalore,
    IndusLaw
   
 5:15 pm – 5:30 pm

 Closing Remarks

 

  • Nadine Vogel
    Chief Executive Officer,
    Springboard Consulting, LLC
  • Joydeep Mukherjee
    Managing Director, Financial Services, Delivery Centers for Technology in India & India Human Capital and Diversity Lead, Accenture Solutions Private Limited
   
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Awards Gala over High Tea

 

WORKFORCE AWARD
Accenture Solutions Private Limited
J.P. Morgan, India
Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance PCL.

WORKPLACE AWARD
American International Group
Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C.
J.P. Morgan, Philippines

MARKETPLACE AWARD
American International Group
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
InterGlobe Aviation Limited

STEPS-TO-SUCCESS AWARD
Cisco Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.

DISABILITY CHAMPION AWARD
J.P. Morgan, India
Wipro Limited

   
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Networking Dinner
   

 

 

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HOTEL & GROUND TRANSPORTATION

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Below are hotels local to the event venue.  Please book direct.

For any inquiries regarding any of the hotels listed below, please contact: 

Name: Amar
Email: Amar@csrglobal.in
Mobile: +9900005500

HOTEL INFORMATION 

 

Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield
8th Rad, Plot No 75, EPIP Area, Whitefield
Bengaluru, 560066
India
Tel: +91-80-49435000
Fax: +91-80-4943 5333

Rate:

  • Single 12500
  • Double : 13200

Includes breakfast, taxes and wi-fi

To secure a room at this hotel, please use the following link >> http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/blrwf-bengaluru-marriott-hotel-whitefield/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2

 

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Bengaluru Whitefield
100/6 HAL – Varthur Main Road
Siddapur
Whitefield, Karnataka
Bengaluru, 560066
India
Tel: +91-80-71544444

To secure a room at this hotel, please use the following link >> 
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/bengaluru/blrvm/hoteldetail

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Vivanta by Taj – Whitefield, Bangalore
ITPB, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560 066 India
Tel: +91-080-6693-3333
Fax:  +91-80-6693-3344

Rate :

  • Single 9000
  • Double : 10000

Includes breakfast, taxes and wi-fi

To secure a room at this hotel, please use the following link >> 
https://vivanta.tajhotels.com/en-in/whitefield-bangalore/

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The Zuri Whitefield Bangalore
ITPL Road, Whitefield Bangalore
Karnataka, 560 048 INDIA
Tel: +91 806 665 7272
Fax: +91 806 665 7282

To secure a room at this hotel, please use the following link >> 
http://www.thezurihotels.com/hotels-in-bangalore/

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Lemontree Whitefield
Opp I Gate, 23, EPIP Zone Whitefield Road,
Kundalahalli, Brookefield, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560066 INDIA

Rate:

  • Single 5500
  • Double : 6500

Includes breakfast, taxes and wi-fi

To secure a room at this hotel, please use the following link >> https://www.lemontreehotels.com/lemon-tree-hotel/bengaluru/whitefield.aspx

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Aloft Bengaluru Whitefield
17C, Sadaramangala Road,
Off Whitefield Main Road, Opposite ITPL
Bengaluru,
Karnataka, 560066
India
Tel: +91-80-6670 7777

Rate:

  • Single 5000
  • Double : 6000

Includes breakfast, taxes and wi-fi

To secure a room at this hotel, please use the following link >>
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/property/photos/index.html?propertyID=3275

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

FROM AIRPORT(S) TO HOTELS:

  • Please use local taxi/car services, or app-based taxi aggregator.

 

PARKING

  • Valet parking will be available at the Marriott lobby.

 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

TAXI SERVICES:

To avail yourself of ground transportation thru one of the Accenture vendors, Carzonrent, you can either use the Browser link or download the app to proceed with the bookings. Details are given below.

  1. When you arrive in Bengaluru Airport, basis your pre booking request either on Browser link or the App to the vendor the car will be arranged with confirmation status sent directly to you.
  2. You will be welcomed by the Carzonrent Representative or chauffer with your Name Signage at the arrival gate.
  3. Ground transportation from the airport to the Whitefield will take approximately 90 minutes.
  4. In case of any challenges, please reach out to CarzonRent representative at the counter near the arrival gate (just before the final exit gate at the arrival terminal). Also, you could pay cash or through card to avail cab from this counter. Cars will be allocated based on the availability.
  5. For any challenges with the application, please clicking here to follow the instructions.

 

ACCESSIBLE CABS:

Kickstart Cabs

* If accessible transportation is needed for any segment of the conference, please send an email request to Ivette Lopez; E: ivette@consultspringboad.com, no later than Friday, July 7, 2017.

HOST SPONSOR

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SILVER SPONSOR

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Global Designator

 

 

BRONZE SPONSOR

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MEDIA SPONSOR

 
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Global Designator  Global Event Sponsor Designation

WORKFORCE AWARD

Accenture Solutions Logo J.P. Morgan Logo Krungthai AXA Life Insurance Logo

 

WORKPLACE AWARD

AIG Logo Goldman Sachs Logo J.P. Morgan Logo

MARKETPLACE AWARD

AIG Logo Equitas Bank Logo Indigo Logo

 

STEPS-TO-SUCCESS AWARD

Cisco Logo  

 

DISABILITY CHAMPION AWARD

J.P.Morgan Logo  Renu Muralidharan
Vice President
J.P. Morgan, India
   
Wipro Logo Pratik Rajiv Jindal
Deputy Manager Human Resources
Wipro Limited

Photos:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/135168818@N08/37760712971/in/album-72157687196802101

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/135168818@N08/37051918914/in/album-72157661589563978

 

Videos:

 

WELCOME RECEPTION

 

CONFERENCE DAY – WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

 

WORKFORCE PANEL

 

 

WORKPLACE PANEL

 

 

KEYNOTE: DEEPA MALIK

 

 

MARKETPLACE PANEL

 

 

DISABILITY CHAMPION PANEL

 

 

SPECIALTY SESSION: LEGISLATION AROUND THE REGION / EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

 

 

AWARDS CEREMONY

 

 

CLOSING REMARKS