Acceptance, inclusivity and diversity are some of the key ideas these speakers personify as they bring their voice to the LGBTQ+ community. Engage with these leading voices to bring their embracing and often penetrating perspectives to your audience – from LGBTQ2S+ leadership and rights activism to understanding the gender spectrum through mythology, addressing homophobia and transphobia in the workplace and beyond.
Prince Manvendra created shock waves when he declared himself gay in the media, becoming the first royalty in India to come out of the closet. Passionate about LGBT rights, Manvendra talks about the importance of diversity in the corporate world and how to be more tolerant and accepting, linking them to how he battled societal…
Social Activist | Chairperson & Co-founder, Lakshya Trust
Vasu is a stand-up comedian, somatic therapy expert, triathlete, and environmentalist who stimulates a knack for creativity in her audience. She has conducted training sessions at reputed organisations like Accenture, Axis Bank, TCS Bangalore and esteemed universities like UCLA, UC Berkeley, Michigan and Bennett College for Women. A woman of many talents, Vasu confers her…
Stand-Up Comedian, Triathlete, Motivational Speaker
Umang Sheth is a pioneering voice in India’s LGBTQIA+ movement, with over 25 years of work dedicated to inclusion, mental health, and queer storytelling. In 1998, he founded Gay Bombay, the country’s first social support group for the LGBTQIA+ community—creating a safe space at a time when such spaces were almost unheard of. As an…
Changemaker | Visionary Speaker | Community Builder | LGBT Storyteller
Deepak Kashyap (He/Him) is a counselling therapist and life skills trainer with extensive experience in corporate wellness and diversity and inclusion initiatives. He has been working in the field for over 10 years, providing emotional and mental health support both in person and online. Deepak’s expertise lies in developing and delivering programs for organisational mental health initiatives,…
Counsellor | Columnist | Lgbtq+ Activist | Chief Culture Officer at Welspun Group
Sharif is an author; communications consultant; a curator focused on diversity, inclusion, music and arts, and a singer – songwriter. With over 25 years of experience in the fields of media, publishing, research and public relations, he uses talks, writing, event curation and music, to advocate change and garner support for the LGBTQ+ community. The…
D&I Consultant | Author | TEDX Speaker | Director, Rainbow LIT Fest
Kalki Subramaniam is an Indian transgender activist, artist, writer, actor, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Sahodari Foundation, an organisation dedicated to the social, economic, and artistic empowerment of transgender individuals in India. A powerful voice for transgender rights, Kalki was among the key advocates behind the Supreme Court of India’s historic 2014 judgment…
Transgender Rights Activist | Founder, Sahodari Foundation | Artist, Author & International DEIB Speaker
Sandeep is a recognised DEI strategist and speaker, championing LGBTQIA+ inclusion in corporate and community spaces. With over seven years of experience across global organisations like HSBC, Infosys, and GlobalLogic, he has led transformative initiatives impacting 100,000+ employees worldwide—bridging policy change with cultural shift. He has successfully launched LGBTQIA+ employee resource groups, driven inclusive policy…
DEI Strategist and Speaker
An Executive Progressive Coach, Global C-Suite Master Facilitator, an accomplished Speaker Coach, Pecha Kucha Coach, and a Certified Storyteller, Author & Podcaster, Anshu has 26 years of extensive experience in the Leadership, Coaching, Communication and Presentation space. She works with over 90 partners across the globe. She has provided solutions to partners from FMCG, Automotive,…
Keynote Speaker | Global C-Suite Master Facilitator & Coach | Certified Storyteller
Shruti is a motivational speaker and facilitator of behavior-based learning programs. Her coaching and inclusion framework - EMBRACE® which stands on the pillars of uniqueness, belongingness and psychological safety - enables individuals and organizations to move to the next level of clarity and acceptance. Having worked across three continents over two decades, Shruti Swaroop brings…
Executive Coach | Mindset Expert | Inclusion Expert
Norliza Pavlakos is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for mental health and women’s empowerment. Her extraordinary journey from unimaginable trauma to global influence continues to inspire audiences across industries and continents. A survivor of intense adversity including homelessness, domestic violence and a harrowing abduction in which she was nearly murdered,…
Keynote Speaker | Entrepreneur | Mental Health Advocate
Aspirational yet accessible, with a charismatic and infectious stage presence Mimi is a global leader, an experienced CEO, a bestselling author, a keynote speaker and a deeply personable coach. Having spent over 18 years working across the globe with multinational and Fortune 500 clients, Mimi specialises in organisational empathy, listening and understanding, conflict management and…
Empathy & Leadership Coach | Keynote Speaker
Sumit Agarwal is a distinguished expert and advocate in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Living with cerebral palsy, he has transformed challenges into strengths, driving meaningful change and fostering inclusive environments. With over 300 speeches across corporate, educational, and social platforms, Sumit's voice resonates with a commitment to inclusivity. His journey is a…
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