LET US DREAM

2023

Empowered Communities: Strengthening Connections For a Sustainable Future

CHRIST University, Bangalore | November 3 - 5, 2023

Conference Theme

Empowered Communities:
Strengthening Connections For a Sustainable Future

With the theme of Empowered Communities, the LET US DREAM conference brings together individuals with transformative stories of social intervention. Driven by a shared commitment of establishing a sustainable community, we invite people who have adopted responsible practices in the social, educational, health, environmental, and economic sectors. Contemporary narratives about transitioning aspirations of upliftment to actions of volunteerism will contribute to new perspectives in community building and service learning.

The ultimate objective is to empower all sectors of society, which necessitates involving a broad ecosystem comprising NGOs, educational institutions, post-secondary institutions, service organizations, corporations, and volunteers. LET US DREAM 2023 aims to provide opportunities for sharing authentic stories of inspiring pursuits and discover ways to improve the quality of life in diverse communities. LET US DREAM a better reality and come together to establish and strengthen connections while working collectively to better ourselves and future generations.

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Conference Schedule

Day One

November 3, 2023

09:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Inaugural Session

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Keynote Address

Ms. Hope Lenoir

Founder and Owner, Rise and Fly (C), LLC

11:15 AM to 11:30 AM

Break | Networking

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Panel Discussions

12:30 PM to 01:30 PM

Lunch | Stall Visit

01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Immersive Learning

Mr. Venu Doddavarapu

Experiential Learning Designer, Consultant Facilitator & Trainer

03:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Break | Networking

03:30 PM to 04:00 PM

Changemakers

04:00 PM to 04:20 PM

LUD Expressions

Mr. Gary Guice

Police Officer, Director of DREAMS Intervention Program in Bastrop, Louisiana, USA

04:20 PM to 04:30 PM

Closing Address

Ms. Nisha Joseph

Principal, St. Anne's Degree College, India

04:30 PM to 05:00 PM

Networking | Stall Visit

05:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Cultural Team

Day Two

November 4, 2023

10:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Welcome Message

Dr. Angela Curl

Miami University, Ohio, USA

10:15 AM to 10:30 AM

Inaugural Address

Dr. Donna R. Hedgepath

Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Campbellsville University, USA

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

Keynote Address

Dr. Sunita Maheshwari

Chief Dreamer & Loop Closer, Telerad Group; Cofounder, The Telerad Group

11:15 AM to 11:30 AM

Break | Networking

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Panel Discussions

12:30 PM to 01:30 PM

Lunch | Stall Visit

01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Immersive Learning

03:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Break | Networking

03:30 PM to 04:00 PM

Changemakers

04:00 PM to 04:20 PM

LUD Expressions

04:20 PM to 04:30 PM

Closing Address

04:30 PM to 05:00 PM

Networking | Stall Visit

05:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Cultural Team

Day Three

November 5, 2023

10:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Welcome Message

Dr. Jain Mathew

Dean, School of Business & Management, Christ (Deemed to be University), India

10:15 AM to 10:30 AM

Inaugural Address

Mr. Chocko Valliappa

CEO, VEE Technologies and Vice Chairman, Sona Group of Institutions

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

Keynote Address

Prof. Dr. Norbert Frieters-Reermann

Professor of Education and Educational Sciences, Aachen, Social Services

11:15 AM to 11:30 AM

Break | Networking

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Panel Discussions

12:30 PM to 01:30 PM

Lunch | Stall Visit

01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Immersive Learning

Dr. Angela Curl

Miami University, Ohio, USA

03:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Break | Networking

03:30 PM to 04:00 PM

Changemakers

04:00 PM to 04:20 PM

LUD Expressions

Mr. Anson P D Alexander

None

04:20 PM to 04:30 PM

Closing Address

04:30 PM to 05:00 PM

Networking | Stall Visit

Keynote Speakers

Day One

EDUCATION

November 3, 2023

Dr. Hope LeNoir

Founder and owner of Rise and Fly (C), LLC in Arlington, Texas, Ms LeNoir is a dynamic career consultant. She has strived for over a decade to empower workers and organizations to create better work environments. Hope specializes in connecting people with their actual professional purpose, ensuring fulfillment and mobility. Her approach to career development is holistic, involving setting goals, embracing purpose, recognizing triumphs, and grabbing opportunities. Hope's volunteerism, diversified skill set, and academic achievements from Dillard University and Penn State University reflect her commitment to developing equitable, inclusive, and transformative professional paths.

Day Two

HEALTH

November 4, 2023

Dr. Sunita Maheshwari

A visionary entrepreneur and US Board‐Certified Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr Maheshwari spearheads five pioneering healthcare and health‐tech ventures under The Telerad Group. An esteemed academic, she boasts 200+ publications and presentations, alongside accolades including the 'Young Clinician' Award and 'Best Teacher Award' at Yale. As an inspirational speaker, she's delivered over 200 lectures, including TEDx talks. Dr. Maheshwari's impactful contributions span community empowerment, evident through her 520 playground installations via P4P and telemedicine services for underserved regions via Telerad Foundation. Her visionary leadership drives sustainable health practices, education‐driven wellness, and community resilience.

Day Three

SOCIAL

November 5, 2023

Prof. Dr. Norbert Frieters-Reermann

A distinguished academic and seasoned educator, Dr Frieters‐Reerman's career spans from serving as a Professor for Social Work at Catholic University of Applied Sciences NRW to extensive research in fields such as peace education, intergenerational learning, and sustainable development. With background in conflict zones of Israel, Palestine, and Bosnia among others, he advocates for peace and conflict education.