Welcome address
The December Mahotsav: Crafting Inclusion, one Mosaic at a time
A Virtual Festival Celebrating the Power of Inclusion at Work, because Inclusion begins with listening.
Date: December 12, 2025
Timing: 11 am – 3 pm
Venue: Zoom
For the last four years, Avtar Group’s Diversity Mahotsav that was delivered every day for one hour brought in a vibrant tapestry of conversations, celebrations, and collaborations around inclusion. The 15-day event brought together voices from across industries, showcased best practices, and highlighted the power of Inclusion to strengthen the world of work.
As we evolve, so must the way we convene. This year we shift from a multi-day format to a one-day, high-intensity festival. This move to have one day full of celebrations is a refinement, a re-focused, and a strategic elevation of the Mahotsav’s purpose.
The transformation of the Diversity Mahotsav into a one-day festival as December Mahotsav - is a future-aligned move. Through this move, we are honouring the legacy of what the Mahotsav has been, while boldly embracing what it must become.
This December we bring to you Diversity Mahotsav transformed as December Mahotsav as a one-day virtual festival designed to spotlight stories, skills, and strategies that foster true inclusion. Held over Zoom, the day will unfold stories from thought leaders, Inclusion champions, and changemakers to inspire, inform, and ignite a sense of belonging across workplaces and communities.
From career return journeys and neuro-inclusion, to allyship, inclusive leadership, and more — the day promises with real conversations, practical insights, and heart-stirring stories.
The day will be packed with shared experiences that leave a lasting emotional memory
Get ready for a powerful, immersive, high-impact celebration for a full day that will bring in people, organizations, and ideas together in one unforgettable day.
Explore the sessions, conversations and experiences planned for the day.
Welcome address
From Bias to Brilliance: Using Inclusive L&D to Unlock Hidden Talent Across the Organisation
Preethy Senthilkumar, Lead - Business Analyst, Zuci Systems
Dr Hima Elizabeth Mathew, Divisional Manager – Research & Solutions, Avtar Group
The Voice of Authenticity: Brave Conversations in the Workplace
Shweta Papriwal, Director, Corporate Marketing, Anarock Property Consultants
Bhuvaneshwari Cheruvu, Chief Marketing Officer, APC & India, Credera (an Omnicom Group)
Tanuja, Divisional Manager, Workshops & Training, Avtar Group (Moderator)
Diversathon
Skilling Workshop
Cracking the second career interview
Lakshmi Jeyaraman, Divisional Manager, Consulting & Solutions, Avtar Group
Fire-side chat
How to save Career Comebacks from Turning into 'Career Please Come Back.
Priyanka Aparajita, VP of Human Resources & Brand Communication, BCE Global Tech
Anju G Parvathy, Head – Workplace Strategy, Avtar Group
Fire-side Chat
Blooming with Purpose - The Sunflower Inclusion Journey
Dilshad Azim, Diversity Hub India, Grundfos
Lakshmi Vijaykumar, AVP – Marcom & Events, Avtar Group
Diversathon 2026 Winners Announcement & Closing Address
Umasanker Kandaswamy, Chief Operating Officer, Avtar Group
Diversity Hub Manager
Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd
VP of Human Resources and Brand Communication
BCE Global Tech
Divisional Manager – Research & Solutions
Avtar - (India’s premier Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion firm)
Director, Corporate Marketing
Anarock Property Consultants
Lead Business Analyst
Zuci Systems
Chief Marketing Officer – APAC & India
Credera, Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG)
Divisional Manager, Events & PR
Avtar
Divisional Manager – Consulting & Solutions
Avtar
Vice President – Research & Solutions
Avtar
Divisional Manager – Trainings & Workshops
Avtar
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