Conference Agenda

Day 1 – November 20, 2025

• 10:00 – 11:30 AM - Partnering for an Inclusive India, SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
  This session will bring together government & corporate partners to strengthen collaboration for disability inclusion. Key highlights include the release of the Coffee Table Book: Stories of Change.
• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM - Inaugural Panel: Sustainable Development Goals and Disability Inclusion, Cross-cutting – All 17 SDGs
  The opening plenary will establish the link between SDGs and disability inclusion, featuring keynote addresses, the release of Sarthak & NAAI Annual Reports, and the launch of the Sarthak Flag & Anthem.
• 2:00 – 3:00 PM - Champions of Equal Opportunity (Employer Panel), SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth, SDG 5 – Gender Equality
  Employers will share journeys of building inclusive workplaces, promoting equal opportunity, and advancing gender-inclusive hiring.
• 3:00 – 4:00 PM - Strong Foundations for Every Child (Early Intervention Panel), SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-Being, SDG 4 – Quality Education
  Experts will highlight early intervention and inclusive education as key enablers of lifelong growth, independence, and success for children with disabilities.
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM - Tech for All: Innovations Driving Inclusion (Technology Panel), SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  This panel will showcase the role of assistive technologies and digital platforms in bridging barriers, empowering PwDs, and creating scalable inclusive solutions.
• Cultural Evening: Abilities in Action
  A celebration of talent and creativity through performances by persons with disabilities, highlighting inclusion in action.

Day 2 – November 21, 2025

• 10:00 – 11:00 AM - Nothing About Us, Without Us (PwD Panel), SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions, SDG 5 – Gender Equality
  Voices of persons with disabilities take center stage, with a strong focus on leadership and the experiences of women with disabilities in shaping inclusion.
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Skills Beyond Limits (Abilympics & IDEA Panel), SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth
  National Abilympics finalists from across India will showcase their talent. The session also spotlights Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurship for Accessibility (IDEA).
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM - Media Matters: Shaping Inclusive Narratives, SDG 16 – Strong Institutions, SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
  A conversation with media leaders on their critical role in shaping perceptions, driving advocacy, and amplifying stories of empowerment and inclusion.
• 2:00 – 4:00 PM - Valedictory Panel: Towards an Inclusive Tomorrow
  Closing reflections on key takeaways, felicitation of NAAI National Winners, and commitments from stakeholders towards building a more inclusive India.

Special Highlights (Both Days)

• SarthakMart Exhibition – Showcasing and selling products created by PwDs
• Assistive Devices Display – Demonstration of innovative solutions and technologies enabling independent living for PwDs
• Networking Opportunities – Dedicated spaces for meaningful engagement between Government, CSR, Employers, and PwDs
• NAAI National Competition – Finals across skill categories with winners to be felicitated in the valedictory session

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