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Special Session 1: Gender Diversity & Inclusive Board Room

The need for an inclusive and diversified culture in an organization is indispensable, and hiring is a key asset in times of crisis. In India, the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI regulations mandate the presence of at least one woman on the Board of Directors in certain companies. Many Indian companies have taken only symbolic actions by appointing only one female director to fulfill the quota criterion and evade penalty. Here, it becomes pertinent to assess the effectiveness of gender diversity and inclusion initiatives in Indian corporates. Organizations ingraining a diversity-friendly culture are greatly benefiting from such initiatives. Companies employing a diversified workforce are much more likely to take better and braver decisions. So, let’s march towards accepting gender diversity and making our board rooms inclusive. 

The deliberations would highlight the prevailing legal framework and practices, thereby unveiling the factual state of D&I initiatives in India exploring the probable solutions to increase the effectiveness of D&I initiatives. 

Special Session 2: Dynamic of Independent Directors Role - Responsibilities and Liabilities

An independent director is a non-executive director of a company who helps the company in improving corporate credibility and governance standards. They do not have any kind of relationship with the company that may affect the independence of their judgment. The term “Independent Director” has been defined in the Act, along with several new requirements relating to their appointment, duties, role, and responsibilities. Let’s explore in detail about the dynamic role of Independent Directors in this conclave. 

Special Session 3: The Economic of Crypto and the Way Forward

Gautam Buddha’s adage holds true even in today’s world: “Change is never painful; only resistance is.”

True to the above saying, the Conclave would explore the wave of crypto currency on both sides—whether it would be a destructive tsunami that shall annihilate the financial system or a lucrative opportunity that ought to be pushed towards profitable shores. By embracing new technologies in our democratic and progressive nation, the twin objective of strengthening the dream of a digital India and not missing out on the block chain revolution will become a reality.