LET US DREAM
LET US DREAM
Triennial International Conference 2023
Empowered Communities: Strengthening Connections For a Sustainable Future
CHRIST University, Bangalore | November 3 - 5, 2023

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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.

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 - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussions
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch | Stall Visit
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Immersive Learning
Mr. Venu Doddavarapu
Experiential Learning Designer,Consultant Facilitator & Trainer
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break | Networking
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Changemakers
04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
LUD Expressions
Mr. Gary Guice
Police Officer, Director of DREAMS Intervention Program in Bastrop, Louisiana, USA
04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Address
Ms. Nisha Joseph
Principal, St. Anne's Degree College, India
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking | Stall Visit
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Cultural Team
Day Two
November 4, 2023
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome Message
Dr Angela Curl
Miami University, Ohio, USA
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Inagural address
Dr. Donna R. Hedgepath Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Campbellsville University, USA
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Keynote Address
Dr. Sunita Maheswari Chief Dreamer & Loop Closer, Telerad Group Cofounder, The Telerad Group
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break | Networking
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussions
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch | Stall Visit
01:30 PM- 03:00 PM
Immersive Learning
03:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Break | Networking
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Changemakers
04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
LUD Expressions
04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Address
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking | Stall Visit
05:00 PM - 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
Inagural 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 - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussions
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch | Stall Visit
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Immersive Learning
Dr Angela Curl Miami University, Ohio, USA
03:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Break | Networking
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Changemakers
04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
LUD Expressions
Mr. Anson P D Alexander
04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Address
04:30 PM - 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.
Session Chairs

Education

Chair
Mr. Jimmy Cherian
Founder & President, Creating Futures, India
Co Chair
Dr. Cheyrl Mansfield Ensley
Interim Head & Associate Professor, Grambling State University, Louisiana
Co Chair
Prof. Nisha Joseph
Principal, St. Anne's Degree College, Bangalore, India

Health

Chair
Ms. Anita Eipe
Managing Trustee, Samatha, Bangalore, India
Co Chair
Ms. Tracy Lyman
Associate Professor, Binghamton University, United States
Co Chair
Ms. Aparna Singh
Program Director, Orbit Future Academy

Social

Chair
Ms. Anupa Gnanakan
Director – Education, ACTS Group of Institutions, Bangalore, India
Co Chair
Ms. Lisa Jungkamp
Social Worker and Systemic Counselor, Catholic University of Applied Science of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Co Chair
Mr. Shinto Joseph
Director - South East Asia Operations, LDRA, Bangalore, India

Operations

Chair
Mr. Nijumon K John
Associate Professor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
Co Chair
Mr. Nikhil Pai
Technical Writer, Cisco, Bangalore, India
Co Chair
Mr. David S R
Founder, E-Cure Charitable Trust, Bangalore, India
Host Universities
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