World Culture Festival - Celebrating Life
Agenda: Day 2
8.00 AM to 8.50 AM | - Stand Up Theme Based Breakfast Conversations |
- Theme 1: Ethics and Leadership
- Theme 2: Wellness as central to Organization Excellence
- Theme 3: Social Entrepreneurship
- Theme 4: Learning from Ancient Practice for Current Global Climate Challenges
9.00 AM to 10.15 AM | - Plenary Session I |
Speakers:
- Hon. General Vijay Kumar Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Statistics and Program Implementation, India
- Hon. Ms. Nirmala Seetharaman, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce & Industry
- Hon. Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Railway Minister of India, India
- Hon. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of State with Independent Charge of Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy, India
- Hon. Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, India
- Ms. Monika Griefahn, Chair, Right Livelihood Award, Germany
- Hon. Mr. Kjell Magne Bondevik, Former Prime Minister of Norway and President, The Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights, Norway
- Dr. Sam Pitroda, CEO of C-DOT, United States of America
10.20 AM to 11.20 AM | - Plenary Session II |
Building Cities of Tomorrow: The Leadership and Innovation Imperative
Social capital is a necessary precondition for successful development, but a strong rule of law and basic political institutions are necessary to build social capital. This is the foundation for a strong democracy and sustainable economic growth. Bridging societal gaps is essential for strong social capital because a broader radius of trust will enable connections across borders of all sorts and serve as a basis for institutions. Leaders have the opportunity, authority and the responsibility to build communities, states and nations that coexist, collaborate and concrete their future. This session will invite leaders to share their thoughts on approaches to strengthen social capital and build the fabric of a collaborative society.
Speakers:
- Hon. Mr. Armin Laschet, Deputy Chairman of Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU), Germany
- Hon. Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, India
- Hon. Mr. Chandra Babu Naidu, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman of Niti Aayog, India
- Hon. Robert Peneux, Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Suriname
- Hon. Mtro Armando Rios Piter, Senator, Mexico
Moderator:
- Mr. Anant Goenka, Wholetime Director and Head, New Media, The Indian Express, India
11.20 AM to 11.25 PM |
- WCF Theme Song |
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11.25 AM to 12.00 PM |
- Coffee & Tea-Break |
11.50 AM to 1.30 PM |
- Deep Dive: Concurrent Break-Out Sessions |
Deep Dive I: Steady and Adaptive
In the current turbulent and ever changing times, stoic calm, perseverance and continuity seem to be the key qualities of leadership success. However, exactly because everything is changing so fast, leaders also need to be agile, able to change paradigms and adapt to new strategies. This deep dive asks leaders to share their personal recipes how they have developed these complementary skills.
Speakers:
- Hon. Mr. Jan Creemers, Mayor, City of Maaseik, Belgium
- Hon. Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh, Deputy Mayor of The Hague, Netherlands
- Hon. Mr. Edward Baillieu, Former Premier of Victoria, Australia
- Mr. Tarek Fatah, Writer and Broadcaster, Canada
- Capt. R. S. Sindhu, Chairman of ACB, India
- Ms. Brigitte van Baren, Founder, Inner Sense, Netherlands
- Mr. Gary Gauba, President, Century Link, United States of America
Moderator:
- Mr. Sanjiv Sarin, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Coffee, India
11.50 AM to 1.30 PM |
- Deep Dive: Concurrent Break-Out Sessions |
Deep Dive II: Sustainable and Developing
The relationship between economic growth, human well-being, and the achievement of a sustainable future has a long and complex intellectual history. Currently, the predominant view among the environmentally aware is that humankind has a limited time to set in motion development that will sustain indefinitely as many people as the Earth can support, giving them a satisfactory ‘quality of life’, and causing as little environmental damage as possible. This session will reflect on the crucial topic of how we as a global leadership community can pursue development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs and how we ensure that there are enough resources for the human population as a whole.
Speakers:
- Hon. Ms. Krishna Mathoera, Member of Parliament, Suriname
- Dr. Vandana Shiva, Scholar and Environmental Activist, India
- Mr. Vinsensius Jemadu, Tourism Director, Ministry of Tourism, Indonesia
- Dr. R. Seetharaman, Group Chief Executive Officer, Doha Bank, Qatar
- Hon. David Musabayana, Member of Parliament, Zimbabwe, Africa
Moderator:
- Dr. Sanjay Pradhan, Vice President for Leadership, Learning and Innovation, The World Bank Group, United States of America
11.50 AM to 1.30 PM |
- Deep Dive: Concurrent Break-Out Sessions |
Deep Dive III: Women in Leadership
"The primordial energy or 'Shakti' which is the life force behind the entire creation is feminine" - Gurudev.
Women are our first teachers or Gurus. They teach us our first behavior. They have a great role to play in the education and development of their children and this contribution is crucial in the creation of a society of happy, dynamic and effective individuals. She can balance the inner peace, beauty and ethical values with external challenges. These qualities are inherent in her. This session will address how women can recognize these inherent strengths by focusing on what they have rather than what they do not. It will highlight the need for women to come together unite and rise above their differences to make a positive social transformation. It will emphasize the role of spirituality and spiritual practices in strengthening the mind and building inner confidence; qualities of a successful as well as contented leader.
Speakers:
- Ms. Bhanumathi Narsimhan, Director, Women Empowerment and Child Welfare Programs, Art of Living, India
- Hon. Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament, India
- Hon. Ms. Bariza Khiari, Member of Senate, France
- Hon. Ms. Yvonne Feri, Member of Parliament, Switzerland
- Dr. Kiran Bedi, Recipient of Ramon Magsaysay Award, IPS Officer 1972-2007, India
- Hon. Robin Kelly, Congresswoman, House of Representatives, United States of America
Moderator:
- Ms. Puravi Hegde, Faculty for Corporate Training Program, Art of Living, India
11.50 AM to 1.30 PM | - Deep Dive: Concurrent Break-Out Sessions |
Deep Dive IV: Mind Matters
Everything that happens between birth and death is Ethics, says Gurudev. The way we live our life, the values that are dear to us and the morals we embrace, define our character and personality. Rules, regulations and governance structures are external checks that are intended to monitor the way we conduct our public responsibilities. The real question remains – how we behave when no one is watching us? What propels us to right action and what inner voice stops us from indulging in the wrong? What is the role of spirituality in nurturing and fostering this attitude of being true to oneself and one’s conscience? This session will dive deeper into the role of spirituality and spiritual practices in upholding the value of ethics in everyday life.
Speakers:
- Hon. Lord Stone, Member of Parliament, United Kingdom
- Mr. Christoph Daum, Former German Professional Football Player and International Football manager, Germany
- Mr. Charlie Rose, American Television talk show Host and Journalist, United States of America
- Hon. Dr. Nancy Nawraz Naguer, Former Culture Minister of Jordan, Jordan
- Mr. Jean-Marc Borello, President, Groupe SOS, France
Moderator:
- Mr. Peter Marti, Owner and CEO, Marti Communications AG
11.50 AM to 1.30 PM |
- Deep Dive: Concurrent Break-Out Sessions |
Deep Dive V: Inner peace for societal peace
Society cannot be peaceful unless the people comprising it are. Even a few stressed, unhappy people in a community can become the reason for breakdown of communication and conflicts. On the other hand, a few happy and inspired individuals can be the fountain heads of change and positive societal transformation. How then, can we as individuals tap into our reservoir of inner peace, tranquility and happiness to spread the waves of positivity in our environments? What can we learn from the different faiths of the world to enrich our own lives and those of people around us? In this session we will have an opportunity to get a glimpse into how the approach of non-violent communication has helped in resolving conflicts in the world and how nurturing inner peace can truly be a key to global peace.
Speakers:
- Hon. Mr. Hernán Penagos Giraldo, Member of Colombian Parliament, Colombia
- Hon. Ms. Naheed Farid, Member of Parliament, Afghanistan
- Ms. Georgette Mosbacher, Chairperson, Green Beret Foundation, United States of America
- Hon. Ms. Smriti Irani, Minister of Human Resource Development, India
- Mr. Andrew Forrest, Non-Executive Chairman, Fortescue Metals Group, Australia
- Master Ji Jing, China
Moderator:
- Mr. Francisco Moreno Ocampo, Director, Leadership and Youth Program, Art of Living, Mexico
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