02/03/2026
That is a wrap for the Bengaluru edition of Advisory Labs 2026!
It was a truly wonderful experience, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us to drive the conversation on transgender inclusion forward.
Event Highlights
The day kicked off with high energy from our MC, Saral K, and the PeriFerry team, setting the stage for a series of powerful sessions:
Inspiring Welcome: A huge thank you to Mr. Prabhakar Varadarajan (Managing Director & COO, ANZ Bengaluru GCC) for his opening remarks.
Keynote Address: We were honored to host Ms. Raghavi Shukla, Transgender Lawyer at the Supreme Court of India. Thank you for gracing the ceremony and sharing your invaluable insights.
🎤 Panel Discussion: Driving Change
Our panel brought together diverse perspectives on inclusion and belonging. Thank you to our speakers for a session full of depth and actionable takeaways:
Nishant Agarwal (COO, PeriFerry) – Host
Jacqueline Labib (Acting COO, ANZ Bengaluru GCC)
Vanitha A (Head of DE&I, LTIMindtree)
Aditya Batavia (Inclusion and Belonging Leader)
🎬 Cinema for Impact
We concluded with a special screening of “Amma’s Pride.” This moving documentary short film explores the intersection of motherhood, acceptance, and the journeys of transgender individuals. A special thanks to the director, Shiva Krish, for joining us and sharing the story behind the lens.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsor: This event would not have been possible without the incredible support of ANZ Group Capability Centre Bengaluru.
Kudos to the Teams:
📍 ANZ Team: Pragati Sharma, Santhosh Pawar, Santhosh Mahadevaiah, Swati, and Geetha Selvam.
📍 PeriFerry Team: Saral K, Hana B, Gopika, Shiva Rudraksh, Anurag Sharma, Nishant Agarwal, Neelam Jain, and Sahil Patel.
.gopzz
Together, we are building a more inclusive future. 🏳️⚧️🙌