AgendaTAL Kindness Day 2023

Keynotes, Panel Discussions & Workshops
Youth Social Entrepreneurship PitchFest
Youth Volunteering & Learning Certificates
Our Sponsors/Exhibitors

11:00 AM	Keynote Welcome Keynote From Touch-A-Life Speaker: Tej Gundavelli, Founder & CEO, Touch-A-Life Foundation	Room A
11:20 AM	Keynote Building Equitable Communities Speaker: Glenn Vander Zee, Superintendent, East Side Union High School District	Room A
11:40 AM	Keynote Nurturing The Building Blocks Of Corporate Giving Speaker: Samantha Wellington, Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, TriNet	Room A
12:00 PM	Panel Discussion Multiplying The Impact With CSR And Non-profit Partnerships Moderator: Bill Shireman, President & Founder, Future 500 Speaker: Sundar Kamath, Senior VP, CTO, Sanmina Speaker: Sylvia Abboud, Executive Director, Heart of the Valley, SERVICES FOR SENIORS Speaker: Anantha Ganga, Chief Information Officer, Coherent Corp	Room A
12:30 PM	Panel Discussion Philanthropy And Fundraising In The Digital Era Moderator: Piyush Malik, Chief Digital & Transformation Officer, Veridic Solutions Speaker: Tej Gundavelli, Founder & CEO, Touch-A-Life Foundation Speaker: Dr. Orna Kretchmer, President/CEO, Young STEAMers Speaker: Somnath Chatterjee, Co-Founder, Crack the Wellness Code (CWC)	Room A
01:00 PM	Networking Lunch	Room A
02:00 PM	Keynote Success Factors Of FFE Speaker: Minoo Gupta, President, Foundation For Excellence(FFE)	Room A
02:20 PM	Keynote My Journey As A Social And Cultural Entrepreneur, A Kidney Donor And Future Vision For Political Empowerment Speaker: Dr. Romesh Japra, Cardiologist & Founder, Festival of Globe	Room A
02:40 PM	Keynote Keynote - Corporate CSR Speaker: Wendy Shew, Miss Nepal Global Citizen 2021, Founder, Building Education	Room A
03:00 PM	Panel Discussion Promoting Health And Wellbeing Equity: A Collective Effort for All Moderator: Kishore Gadiraju, CEO, TALHospitals Speaker: Kanwaljeet S. Anand, Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine Speaker: Shoba Rao, TEDx Speaker Speaker: Sachin Deshmukh, Founder, Yoga Nature - Integrated Wellness	Room A
03:30 PM	Heartfulness - Experience the magic of connecting within Learn how to connect with the light and love in your heart, and be inspired and guided from within through the simple and subtle practice of Heartfulness meditation.	Room A
04:00 PM	Networking Coffee, Tea & Entertainment	Room A
04:30 PM	Keynote AI For Social Good Speaker: Meena Vishnampet, Head of Gen AI Solutions GTM, Google	Room A
05:00 PM	Panel Discussion Fostering Youth Social Entrepreneurship And Volunteering For A Better World Moderator: Vijji Suryadevara, Entrepreneur & Tech Leader Speaker: Aditi Bagepalli, Deloitte Consulting Speaker: Piyush Gupta, Partner, Suvan Ventures Speaker: Vandana Kadam, Mathematics Department Chair, North South Foundation Speaker: Srini Madala, Founder & CEO, SoftSol	Room A
05:30 PM	Panel Discussion Hunger And Homelessness - How Schools, CSR, Non-profits And Community Can Join Hands To Help Moderator: Aparna Kadari, Director Information Security, Fannie Mae Speaker: Jennifer Dow-Rowell, Executive Director, SAVE Speaker: Maryam Adalat, Director of Student Services, East Side Union High School District Speaker: Nathan Ganeshan, Founder, Community Seva	Room A
06:00 PM	Awards Ceremony TALHero Awards Ceremony	Room A
06:30 PM	Networking Break Dinner & Entertainment	Room A

Theme

AI For Social Good

Bring to this pitchfest ideas of how to apply AI to help the uderserved & disadvantaged communities. Areas of applications can include, healthtech, climatetech, fintech, assistedtech, foodtech, agritech, and any sustainable tech ideas leveraging AI for social good.

Key Highlights

It is a Social Innovation PitchFest. It’s a Shark-tank style PitchFest for presenting startup and innovative ideas that can help the underserved and disadvantaged communities. Ideas can range from healthtech, fintech, climate tech, gender tech, agritech, food tech and create prosperity, reduce inequality for people and planet.

We provide mentors and tools such as business model canvas, pitch deck to shape your ideas and your startup pitch.
Create an account on TALTransformers Application and submit your ideas to be considered.
Access comprehensive training modules to enhance student’s understanding of social impact initiatives.
Your pitch will be in person at the event.
Networking and Collaboration: Connect with like-minded peers and build meaningful collaborations for your social innovation projects.

Important Dates:

Date of Final PitchFest: November 18, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM PST
Venue: 585 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536

Theme

Earn a Volunteer Certificate

Key Highlights

Get involved as a volunteer at the TAL Kindness Day Event, where you'll play a crucial role in helping nonprofits and schools raise funds. By dedicating your time and skills, you'll not only earn valuable volunteer hours but also a well-deserved certificate. Your commitment to making a positive impact will be acknowledged and celebrated, serving as a testament to your selflessness and the difference you've made in the community. Join us in this rewarding endeavor to support worthwhile causes and earn your certificate.

Duration:1Hr

Youth Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

Earn Your Social Entrepreneurship Introduction course certificate.

Key Highlights

Join our Social Entrepreneurship introduction course to learn how young entrepreneurs can make social impact. This guided bootcamp will help you learn how to formulate your business to support your favorite social cause. Get the TAL tools, templates, training and access to mentors to nurture your social innovation mindset. Learn how you can make a social impact and make the world a better place.

Duration:1Hr

Heartfulness Meditation Training For Youth

Key Highlights

Join us for Heartfulness Meditation Training for Youth at the TAL Kindness Day event. This transformative experience will empower young minds with mindfulness and inner peace. Through meditation, youth will learn valuable life skills that promote well-being and kindness, making a positive impact on their lives and communities.

Duration:1Hr

Unlock Your Potential: Understanding Your Personality to Shape Your Career Path

Earn Your Social Entrepreneurship Introduction course certificate.

Key Highlights

Explore the unique qualities and traits that define your personality, and learn how to leverage them to create a fulfilling and successful career journey. This topic will guide you in aligning your passions and strengths with your professional aspirations, helping you craft a purpose-driven career path.

*This Agenda is subject to change

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Register NowTAL Kindness Day 2023

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of something truly special! Register now for TAL Kindness Day 2023 and join us in spreading love, compassion, and goodwill. This annual event is a celebration of the power of kindness, where people from all walks of life come together to make the world a better place. By registering, you'll become a vital participant in a day dedicated to acts of kindness, both big and small, that have the potential to brighten lives and bring communities closer. Let's make a positive impact together – register today and let kindness lead the way!