19-20 October 2026 · Living Dharma

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19 October 12:00 - 20 October 12:00 · CEST / CAT (UTC+2)

Most sessions last 90 minutes, with 10-minute breaks. The opening session lasts two hours; other durations are shown below. All listed sessions are confirmed; the timing of A Dharma Compass is tentative.

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Programme at a glance

Two tracks: the Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management and the main conference track. Sessions on the same row run concurrently.

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Time slot	Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management	Main conference track
19 Oct 12:00 - 14:00 CEST / CAT	Spirituality in Management Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderators Raysa Geaquinto Rocha VU Amsterdam · The Open University. Researches spirituality and organisational practices for more humane, sustainable business.Sharda Nandram Conference Chair and Professor of Hindu Spirituality and Society at VU Amsterdam, connecting Dharmic wisdom with global citizenship. Speakers Dr. Gábor László Kovács Corvinus University of Budapest · Dr. Gábor László Kovács contributes to Spirituality in Management.Roland Ferenc Szilas Corvinus University of Budapest · Roland Ferenc Szilas contributes to Spirituality in Management.Prof. Munya Saruchera Relational leadership and process facilitator associated with Stellenbosch University, with more than 30 years of experience.Barbara Nussbaum Founder of Finding Us in Music, exploring belonging, shared meaning and social flourishing through music and dialogue.Nicola RobinsCo-founder at Incite, consultant, speaker and author helping leaders navigate sustainability transitions in uncertainty.	No session scheduled
19 Oct 14:10 - 15:10 CEST / CAT	MSR Paper Presentations Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed 19 Oct 14:10 - 16:50 CEST / CAT Moderators Raysa Geaquinto Rocha VU Amsterdam · The Open University. Researches spirituality and organisational practices for more humane, sustainable business.Elham Malik Elham Malik co-moderates MSR Paper Presentations alongside Raysa Geaquinto Rocha. Speakers Priyanka Dutt inBanasthali Vidyapith, India. Presenting: Knowing, Being and Acting: Svadharma as an Ontological Architecture for Higher Education.Sudarsana Venugopalakrishnan inPhD Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai. Presenting: Echoes of the Thunder: A Comparative Study of Ethical Praxis in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land.Commodore Sunil Kumar inRetired. Presenting: Dharma as the Core of Responsible Leadership.Nisha Pandey inAdvisor, Department of Development Studies, Vivekananda Global University. Presenting: From Dharma to Public Policy: A Research Framework for Reading the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa in Contemporary Governance.Prof Ramya Venkateswaran IIM Calcutta. Presenting: Indigenous management: Possibilities in research and andragogy.Dr Siddhartha Saxena SP Jain London School of Management. Presenting: Managed by algorithm, searching for meaning: workplace spirituality under algorithmic management.Dr. Sadhna Sargam Institute of Management, Nirma University. First author and presenter: Wisdom in Leadership: A Mindful Approach towards Responsibility. Co-author: Prof. Anita Mendiratta.Dr Shreya Katyayani IIT BHU. Presenting: Faith in Exile: Girmitiya Worlds across Kala Pani.Puja Jha IIT BHU. Presenting: Cognitive Polarity through Samkhya's and Yoga Darshana's perspective.Aparna Singh IIT BHU. Presenting: Dharma, Kingship, and Ritual Sovereignty: Governance as a Spiritual Order.	Epistemic Dharma and Scientific Education in a University Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Sharda Nandram Conference Chair and Professor of Hindu Spirituality and Society at VU Amsterdam, connecting Dharmic wisdom with global citizenship. Speakers Prof. K. RamasubramanianK. Ramasubramanian is a scholar of the history of Indian mathematics and astronomy, Sanskrit and Indian philosophy at IIT Bombay.Ramakrishna Hosur NMR scientist, former UM-DAE CEBS director and author of When Science Meets Spirituality.
19 Oct 15:20 - 16:50 CEST / CAT		Astronomy and cosmology of the Epics- Anubhav and Anubhuti Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Dipti Thuse Dharma Civilization Foundation (DCF) · Dipti Thuse contributes to the Dharma Civilization Foundation’s work on education, society and the application of dharmic perspectives to contemporary challenges. Speakers Nilesh Oak Bhima LLC · Nilesh Oak contributes to Astronomy and cosmology of the Epics- Anubhav and Anubhuti.
19 Oct 17:00 - 18:30 CEST / CAT	Living Dharma through Conscious Leadership Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Anil Maheshwari Anil Maheshwari works at the intersection of management, spirituality, consciousness and education. Speakers Jeby Cherian Blubirch · Contributor to the conversation on Living Dharma through Conscious Leadership.Sri. Raghu Ananthanarayan Behavioural scientist, author and organisational consultant who brings yoga and Indian psychology into leadership development.Prasad Kaipa Author and leadership coach; co-author of From Smart to Wise, connecting business leadership with Indian spiritual wisdom.	Living Dharma through Natyashastra and AI & Robotics Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Saumya Shukla Kathak Artist, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) empanelled Teacher & Founder of Amsterdam Kathak Festival & The Baithak Lab Speakers Aditya Kumar Sinha Executive Director, C-DAC Mumbai; joins the dialogue between Natyashastra, artificial intelligence and robotics.Upasana Tendulkar Dancing Tales · Upasana Tendulkar contributes to Living Dharma through Natyashastra and AI & Robotics.
19 Oct 18:40 - 20:10 CEST / CAT	Meditation Workshop Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Ngoc-Tran PhamConfirmed moderator of the meditation workshop, guiding the conversation with Prejaas Kavish Tewarie and Gaetan Mourmant. Speakers Prejaas Kavish Tewarie Contributor to the conversation on Meditation Workshop.Gaetan Mourmant Educator and data-analysis specialist, joining the workshop to explore meditation within Living Dharma.	Doing Science through Dharmic Consciousness Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Puneet K. Bindlish Puneet K. Bindlish works at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on spirituality, Hinduism and leadership. Speakers Rajen Gupta Retired Professor - MDI Gurgaon & IIM-Lucknow.Dharam BhawukDharam Bhawuk contributes to Doing Science through Dharmic Consciousness.
19 Oct 20:20 - 21:50 CEST / CAT	Spirituality and Sustainability Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Raysa Geaquinto Rocha VU Amsterdam · The Open University. Researches spirituality and organisational practices for more humane, sustainable business. Speakers Radha Sharma Radha Sharma joins the conversation on Spirituality and Sustainability.Vikram Pattarkine Vikram Pattarkine joins the conversation on Spirituality and Sustainability.	Living Dharma through Media Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderators Shrikant Palkar Shrikant Palkar is President of the Dharma Civilization Foundation.Aadit KapadiaAadit Kapadia is an engineer and columnist associated with MyIndMakers, writing on politics, strategic affairs and Indo-American policy. Speakers Praveen Chaturvedi Prachyam · Contributor to the conversation on Living Dharma through Media.Lalit Bhusal Award-winning filmmaker and EU Climate Pact Ambassador; founder of My Name Is Climate and co-founder of DAMROO Foundation International.
19 Oct 22:00 - 23:30 CEST / CAT	Living Dharma and Neurosciences Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Ankur Joshi Banasthali Vidyapith contributor exploring Indian knowledge traditions in education, parenting and management. Speakers Dr. Chandra Shekhar Mayanil Neuroscientist and author exploring yogic practices and neuroscience.	Living Dharma Hackathon Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Shrikant Palkar Shrikant Palkar is President of the Dharma Civilization Foundation. Speakers Ajay ShahParticipation to be confirmedInvited hackathon contributor; participation and further profile details are awaiting confirmation.Dr. Biplav Srivastava Biplav Srivastava is Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Carolina’s AI Institute.Puneet K. Bindlish Puneet K. Bindlish works at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on spirituality, Hinduism and leadership.
20 Oct 01:20 - 02:50 CEST / CAT	No session scheduled	Dharmic Parenting, Education and intergenerational narratives Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Pallavi Joshi Pallavi Joshi joins the online session on dharmic parenting, education and intergenerational narratives as moderator. Speakers Deepa Salem Author of Airavata: Dharma Activity Book, introducing children to dharma through stories, puzzles and creative activities.Ankur Joshi Banasthali Vidyapith contributor exploring Indian knowledge traditions in education, parenting and management.Gomathi Venkatachalam Associated with Anaadi Foundation & Gurukulam, contributing to conversations on Indian knowledge systems and learning.
20 Oct 03:00 - 04:30 CEST / CAT	No session scheduled	Living Dharma through Economics and Education Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderators Shrikant Palkar Shrikant Palkar is President of the Dharma Civilization Foundation.Dipti Thuse Dharma Civilization Foundation (DCF) · Dipti Thuse contributes to the Dharma Civilization Foundation’s work on education, society and the application of dharmic perspectives to contemporary challenges. Speakers Dr. Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan is an economist and strategy leader whose work spans international trade, public policy, sustainability and economic modelling.Muneet Dhiman Muneet Dhiman is the Founder and Kulapati of Vidyakshetra Gurukulam.Ami Ganatra Ami Ganatra is an author, management professional and student of Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems.
20 Oct 04:40 - 06:10 CEST / CAT	Future of MSR Oriented Research in India Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed In conversation Anil Maheshwari Anil Maheshwari works at the intersection of management, spirituality, consciousness and education.Rajen Gupta Participation to be confirmedRetired Professor - MDI Gurgaon & IIM-Lucknow.	Aligning Technology with Dharma Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Raja Kanuri Raja Kanuri moderates Aligning Technology with Dharma. Speakers Radhika Mittal Radhika Mittal contributes to Aligning Technology with Dharma.Shyam Krishna Kumar Shyam Krishna Kumar contributes to Aligning Technology with Dharma.Raghava Krishna Raghava Krishna contributes to Aligning Technology with Dharma.
20 Oct 06:20 - 07:50 CEST / CAT	No session scheduled	Dharmic Living and the role of narratives, story telling Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Titiksha Vashishtha Titiksha Vashishtha moderates the conversation on dharmic living, narratives and storytelling. Speakers Bharat Dash Bharat Dash contributes to Dharmic Living and the role of narratives, story telling.Dr. Vikrant Singh Tomar Dr. Vikrant Singh Tomar contributes to Dharmic Living and the role of narratives, story telling.
20 Oct 08:00 - 09:30 CEST / CAT	A Dharma Compass Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Time tentative Moderator Shruti Kanhai Shruti Kanhai moderates Udaya’s interactive workshop on Dharma, Karma, Seva and Abhyasa, helping participants develop a personal compass for purposeful leadership. Speakers Presenters to be announced	Living Dharma and Ayurveda: Well-Being's Spiritual dimension Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Ankur Joshi Banasthali Vidyapith contributor exploring Indian knowledge traditions in education, parenting and management. Speakers Dr. Tushar Dashora (video) Dr. Tushar Dashora contributes to Living Dharma and Ayurveda: Well-Being's Spiritual dimension.Mala Kapadia Mala Kapadia contributes to Living Dharma and Ayurveda: Well-Being's Spiritual dimension.
20 Oct 09:40 - 11:10 CEST / CAT	No session scheduled	Dharma and Financial Well Being \| Mandirs Session flyer (PDF) ↓ Add to calendar (.ics)Confirmed Moderator Ankur Joshi Banasthali Vidyapith contributor exploring Indian knowledge traditions in education, parenting and management. Speakers Harsh Purohit (video) Banasthali Vidyapith · Harsh Purohit contributes to Dharma and Financial Well Being \| Mandirs.Sandeep Singh Sandeep Singh contributes to Dharma and Financial Well Being \| Mandirs.

All times are local to the dates shown. CEST (Netherlands) and CAT (Central Africa) are UTC+2; IST UTC+5:30; AEDT UTC+11; EDT UTC-4; PDT UTC-7.

Sessions and speakers

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19 Oct · 12:00 - 14:00 CEST / CAT

Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management

Spirituality in Management

Explore spiritual values, responsible leadership and the ways we care for one another in organisations and communities.

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19 Oct
15:30 - 17:30Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
21:00 - 23:00US Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
06:00 - 08:00US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
03:00 - 05:00

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Dr. Gábor László Kovács

Corvinus University of Budapest · Dr. Gábor László Kovács contributes to Spirituality in Management.

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Roland Ferenc Szilas

Corvinus University of Budapest · Roland Ferenc Szilas contributes to Spirituality in Management.

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Prof. Munya Saruchera

Relational leadership and process facilitator associated with Stellenbosch University, with more than 30 years of experience.

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Barbara Nussbaum

Founder of Finding Us in Music, exploring belonging, shared meaning and social flourishing through music and dialogue.

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Nicola Robins

Co-founder at Incite, consultant, speaker and author helping leaders navigate sustainability transitions in uncertainty.

Moderator

Raysa Geaquinto Rocha

VU Amsterdam · The Open University. Researches spirituality and organisational practices for more humane, sustainable business.

Moderator

Sharda Nandram

Conference Chair and Professor of Hindu Spirituality and Society at VU Amsterdam, connecting Dharmic wisdom with global citizenship.

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19 Oct · 14:10 - 15:10 CEST / CAT

Main conference track

Epistemic Dharma and Scientific Education in a University

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17:40 - 18:40Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
23:10 - 20 Oct 00:10US Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
08:10 - 09:10US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
05:10 - 06:10

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Prof. K. Ramasubramanian

K. Ramasubramanian is a scholar of the history of Indian mathematics and astronomy, Sanskrit and Indian philosophy at IIT Bombay.

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Ramakrishna Hosur

NMR scientist, former UM-DAE CEBS director and author of When Science Meets Spirituality.

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Sharda Nandram

Conference Chair and Professor of Hindu Spirituality and Society at VU Amsterdam, connecting Dharmic wisdom with global citizenship.

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19 Oct · 14:10 - 16:50 CEST / CAT

Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management

MSR Paper Presentations

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19 Oct
17:40 - 20:20Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
23:10 - 20 Oct 01:50US Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
08:10 - 10:50US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
05:10 - 07:50

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Priyanka Dutt in

Banasthali Vidyapith, India. Presenting: Knowing, Being and Acting: Svadharma as an Ontological Architecture for Higher Education.

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Sudarsana Venugopalakrishnan in

PhD Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai. Presenting: Echoes of the Thunder: A Comparative Study of Ethical Praxis in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land.

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Commodore Sunil Kumar in

Retired. Presenting: Dharma as the Core of Responsible Leadership.

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Nisha Pandey in

Advisor, Department of Development Studies, Vivekananda Global University. Presenting: From Dharma to Public Policy: A Research Framework for Reading the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa in Contemporary Governance.

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Prof Ramya Venkateswaran

IIM Calcutta. Presenting: Indigenous management: Possibilities in research and andragogy.

Indigenous management: Possibilities in research and andragogy

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Dr Siddhartha Saxena

SP Jain London School of Management. Presenting: Managed by algorithm, searching for meaning: workplace spirituality under algorithmic management.

Managed by algorithm, searching for meaning: workplace spirituality under algorithmic management

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Dr. Sadhna Sargam

Institute of Management, Nirma University. First author and presenter: Wisdom in Leadership: A Mindful Approach towards Responsibility. Co-author: Prof. Anita Mendiratta.

Wisdom in Leadership: A Mindful Approach towards Responsibility

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Dr Shreya Katyayani

IIT BHU. Presenting: Faith in Exile: Girmitiya Worlds across Kala Pani.

Faith in Exile: Girmitiya Worlds across Kala Pani

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Puja Jha

IIT BHU. Presenting: Cognitive Polarity through Samkhya's and Yoga Darshana's perspective.

Cognitive Polarity through Samkhya's and Yoga Darshana's perspective

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Aparna Singh

IIT BHU. Presenting: Dharma, Kingship, and Ritual Sovereignty: Governance as a Spiritual Order.

Dharma, Kingship, and Ritual Sovereignty: Governance as a Spiritual Order

Moderator

Raysa Geaquinto Rocha

VU Amsterdam · The Open University. Researches spirituality and organisational practices for more humane, sustainable business.

Moderator

Elham Malik

Elham Malik co-moderates MSR Paper Presentations alongside Raysa Geaquinto Rocha.

MSR Paper Presentations

19 October 2026 · 14:10–16:50 CEST / CAT · 17:40–20:20 IST

Each presentation has 15 minutes. Break: 15:10–15:20 CEST / CAT (18:40–18:50 IST).

CEST / CAT	IST	Presenter	Presentation
14:10–14:25	17:40–17:55	Priyanka Dutt in Banasthali Vidyapith, India	Knowing, Being and Acting: Svadharma as an Ontological Architecture for Higher Education
14:25–14:40	17:55–18:10	Sudarsana Venugopalakrishnan in PhD Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai	Echoes of the Thunder: A Comparative Study of Ethical Praxis in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land
14:40–14:55	18:10–18:25	Commodore Sunil Kumar in Retired	Dharma as the Core of Responsible Leadership
14:55–15:10	18:25–18:40	Nisha Pandey in Advisor, Department of Development Studies, Vivekananda Global University	From Dharma to Public Policy: A Research Framework for Reading the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa in Contemporary Governance
15:10–15:20	18:40–18:50	Break
15:20–15:35	18:50–19:05	Prof Ramya Venkateswaran IIM Calcutta	Indigenous management: Possibilities in research and andragogy
15:35–15:50	19:05–19:20	Dr Siddhartha Saxena SP Jain London School of Management	Managed by algorithm, searching for meaning: workplace spirituality under algorithmic management
15:50–16:05	19:20–19:35	Dr. Sadhna Sargam Institute of Management, Nirma University Co-author: Prof. Anita Mendiratta Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi, India	Wisdom in Leadership: A Mindful Approach towards Responsibility
16:05–16:20	19:35–19:50	Dr Shreya Katyayani IIT BHU	Faith in Exile: Girmitiya Worlds across Kala Pani
16:20–16:35	19:50–20:05	Puja Jha IIT BHU	Cognitive Polarity through Samkhya's and Yoga Darshana's perspective
16:35–16:50	20:05–20:20	Aparna Singh IIT BHU	Dharma, Kingship, and Ritual Sovereignty: Governance as a Spiritual Order

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19 Oct · 15:20 - 16:50 CEST / CAT

Main conference track

Astronomy and cosmology of the Epics- Anubhav and Anubhuti

Explore how cosmological knowledge, observation and the understanding of time can illuminate dharmic thought and its relevance to contemporary life.

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18:50 - 20:20Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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20 Oct
00:20 - 01:50US Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
09:20 - 10:50US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
06:20 - 07:50

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Nilesh Oak

Bhima LLC · Nilesh Oak contributes to Astronomy and cosmology of the Epics- Anubhav and Anubhuti.

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Dipti Thuse

Dharma Civilization Foundation (DCF) · Dipti Thuse contributes to the Dharma Civilization Foundation’s work on education, society and the application of dharmic perspectives to contemporary challenges.

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19 Oct · 17:00 - 18:30 CEST / CAT

Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management

Living Dharma through Conscious Leadership

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20:30 - 22:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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20 Oct
02:00 - 03:30US Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
11:00 - 12:30US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
08:00 - 09:30

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Jeby Cherian

Blubirch · Contributor to the conversation on Living Dharma through Conscious Leadership.

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Sri. Raghu Ananthanarayan

Behavioural scientist, author and organisational consultant who brings yoga and Indian psychology into leadership development.

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Prasad Kaipa

Author and leadership coach; co-author of From Smart to Wise, connecting business leadership with Indian spiritual wisdom.

Moderator

Anil Maheshwari

Anil Maheshwari works at the intersection of management, spirituality, consciousness and education.

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19 Oct · 17:00 - 18:30 CEST / CAT

Main conference track

Living Dharma through Natyashastra and AI & Robotics

A meeting of classical performing arts and emerging technology, through Natyashastra, AI and robotics.

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Aditya Kumar Sinha

Executive Director, C-DAC Mumbai; joins the dialogue between Natyashastra, artificial intelligence and robotics.

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Upasana Tendulkar

Dancing Tales · Upasana Tendulkar contributes to Living Dharma through Natyashastra and AI & Robotics.

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Saumya Shukla

Kathak Artist, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) empanelled Teacher & Founder of Amsterdam Kathak Festival & The Baithak Lab

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19 Oct · 18:40 - 20:10 CEST / CAT

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Doing Science through Dharmic Consciousness

A conversation on scientific inquiry, consciousness and the ways dharmic perspectives can enrich how knowledge is pursued and applied.

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22:10 - 23:40Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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03:40 - 05:10US Eastern Daylight Time
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12:40 - 14:10US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
09:40 - 11:10

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Rajen Gupta

Retired Professor - MDI Gurgaon & IIM-Lucknow.

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Dharam Bhawuk

Dharam Bhawuk contributes to Doing Science through Dharmic Consciousness.

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Puneet K. Bindlish

Puneet K. Bindlish works at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on spirituality, Hinduism and leadership.

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19 Oct · 18:40 - 20:10 CEST / CAT

Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management

Meditation Workshop

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Prejaas Kavish Tewarie

Contributor to the conversation on Meditation Workshop.

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Gaetan Mourmant

Educator and data-analysis specialist, joining the workshop to explore meditation within Living Dharma.

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Ngoc-Tran Pham

Confirmed moderator of the meditation workshop, guiding the conversation with Prejaas Kavish Tewarie and Gaetan Mourmant.

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19 Oct · 20:20 - 21:50 CEST / CAT

Main conference track

Living Dharma through Media

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23:50 - 20 Oct 01:20Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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05:20 - 06:50US Eastern Daylight Time
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14:20 - 15:50US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
11:20 - 12:50

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Praveen Chaturvedi

Prachyam · Contributor to the conversation on Living Dharma through Media.

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Lalit Bhusal

Award-winning filmmaker and EU Climate Pact Ambassador; founder of My Name Is Climate and co-founder of DAMROO Foundation International.

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Shrikant Palkar

Shrikant Palkar is President of the Dharma Civilization Foundation.

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Aadit Kapadia

Aadit Kapadia is an engineer and columnist associated with MyIndMakers, writing on politics, strategic affairs and Indo-American policy.

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19 Oct · 20:20 - 21:50 CEST / CAT

Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management

Spirituality and Sustainability

Explore the relationship between spirituality and sustainability, and its implications for responsible living and management.

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Radha Sharma

Radha Sharma joins the conversation on Spirituality and Sustainability.

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Vikram Pattarkine

Vikram Pattarkine joins the conversation on Spirituality and Sustainability.

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Raysa Geaquinto Rocha

VU Amsterdam · The Open University. Researches spirituality and organisational practices for more humane, sustainable business.

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19 Oct · 22:00 - 23:30 CEST / CAT

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Living Dharma Hackathon

An interactive, solution-oriented session that turns Living Dharma principles into practical ideas for contemporary challenges through responsible innovation and collaborative problem-solving.

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01:30 - 03:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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20 Oct
07:00 - 08:30US Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
16:00 - 17:30US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
13:00 - 14:30

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Ajay ShahParticipation to be confirmed

Invited hackathon contributor; participation and further profile details are awaiting confirmation.

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Dr. Biplav Srivastava

Biplav Srivastava is Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Carolina’s AI Institute.

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Puneet K. Bindlish

Puneet K. Bindlish works at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on spirituality, Hinduism and leadership.

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Shrikant Palkar

Shrikant Palkar is President of the Dharma Civilization Foundation.

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19 Oct · 22:00 - 23:30 CEST / CAT

Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management

Living Dharma and Neurosciences

Featuring “Yogic Neurosciences of Hanuman Chalisa Pranayama” by Dr. Chandra Shekhar Mayanil, moderated by Ankur Joshi.

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Speaker

Dr. Chandra Shekhar Mayanil

Neuroscientist and author exploring yogic practices and neuroscience.

Yogic Neurosciences of Hanuman Chalisa Pranayama

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Ankur Joshi

Banasthali Vidyapith contributor exploring Indian knowledge traditions in education, parenting and management.

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20 Oct · 01:20 - 02:50 CEST / CAT

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Dharmic Parenting, Education and intergenerational narratives

Reflect on dharma in family life, education and the stories shared between generations.

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04:50 - 06:20Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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20 Oct
10:20 - 11:50US Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
19:20 - 20:50US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
16:20 - 17:50

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Deepa Salem

Author of Airavata: Dharma Activity Book, introducing children to dharma through stories, puzzles and creative activities.

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Ankur Joshi

Banasthali Vidyapith contributor exploring Indian knowledge traditions in education, parenting and management.

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Gomathi Venkatachalam

Associated with Anaadi Foundation & Gurukulam, contributing to conversations on Indian knowledge systems and learning.

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Pallavi Joshi

Pallavi Joshi joins the online session on dharmic parenting, education and intergenerational narratives as moderator.

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20 Oct · 03:00 - 04:30 CEST / CAT

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Living Dharma through Economics and Education

Explore how dharmic values can inform economic thought, education and the development of responsible, capable and community-minded citizens.

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20 Oct
06:30 - 08:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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20 Oct
12:00 - 13:30US Eastern Daylight Time
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19 Oct
21:00 - 22:30US Pacific Daylight Time
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19 Oct
18:00 - 19:30

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Dr. Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan

Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan is an economist and strategy leader whose work spans international trade, public policy, sustainability and economic modelling.

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Muneet Dhiman

Muneet Dhiman is the Founder and Kulapati of Vidyakshetra Gurukulam.

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Ami Ganatra

Ami Ganatra is an author, management professional and student of Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems.

Moderator

Shrikant Palkar

Shrikant Palkar is President of the Dharma Civilization Foundation.

Moderator

Dipti Thuse

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20 Oct · 04:40 - 06:10 CEST / CAT

Main conference track

Aligning Technology with Dharma

Consider how dharmic values can inform the choices we make about technology.

India Standard Time
IST
20 Oct
08:10 - 09:40Australian Eastern Daylight Time
AEDT
20 Oct
13:40 - 15:10US Eastern Daylight Time
EDT
19 Oct
22:40 - 20 Oct 00:10US Pacific Daylight Time
PDT
19 Oct
19:40 - 21:10

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Radhika Mittal

Radhika Mittal contributes to Aligning Technology with Dharma.

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Shyam Krishna Kumar

Shyam Krishna Kumar contributes to Aligning Technology with Dharma.

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Raghava Krishna

Raghava Krishna contributes to Aligning Technology with Dharma.

Moderator

Raja Kanuri

Raja Kanuri moderates Aligning Technology with Dharma.

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20 Oct · 04:40 - 06:10 CEST / CAT

Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management

Future of MSR Oriented Research in India

Explore the future of management, spirituality and religion (MSR) research in India.

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Speaker — in conversation

Anil Maheshwari

Anil Maheshwari works at the intersection of management, spirituality, consciousness and education.

Speaker — in conversation

Rajen Gupta Participation to be confirmed

Retired Professor - MDI Gurgaon & IIM-Lucknow.

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20 Oct · 06:20 - 07:50 CEST / CAT

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Dharmic Living and the role of narratives, story telling

Discover the place of stories and shared narratives in living dharma.

India Standard Time
IST
20 Oct
09:50 - 11:20Australian Eastern Daylight Time
AEDT
20 Oct
15:20 - 16:50US Eastern Daylight Time
EDT
20 Oct
00:20 - 01:50US Pacific Daylight Time
PDT
19 Oct
21:20 - 22:50

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Bharat Dash

Bharat Dash contributes to Dharmic Living and the role of narratives, story telling.

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Dr. Vikrant Singh Tomar

Dr. Vikrant Singh Tomar contributes to Dharmic Living and the role of narratives, story telling.

Moderator

Titiksha Vashishtha

Titiksha Vashishtha moderates the conversation on dharmic living, narratives and storytelling.

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20 Oct · 08:00 - 09:30 CEST / CAT

Main conference track

Living Dharma and Ayurveda: Well-Being's Spiritual dimension

Explore the spiritual dimension of well-being through Ayurveda and everyday life.

India Standard Time
IST
20 Oct
11:30 - 13:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time
AEDT
20 Oct
17:00 - 18:30US Eastern Daylight Time
EDT
20 Oct
02:00 - 03:30US Pacific Daylight Time
PDT
19 Oct
23:00 - 20 Oct 00:30

Meet the speakers

Speaker (video)

Dr. Tushar Dashora (video)

Dr. Tushar Dashora contributes to Living Dharma and Ayurveda: Well-Being's Spiritual dimension.

Speaker

Mala Kapadia

Mala Kapadia contributes to Living Dharma and Ayurveda: Well-Being's Spiritual dimension.

Moderator

Ankur Joshi

Banasthali Vidyapith contributor exploring Indian knowledge traditions in education, parenting and management.

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20 Oct · 08:00 - 09:30 CEST / CAT

Special track on Living Dharma - Spirituality in Management

A Dharma Compass

An interactive Udaya workshop: explore Dharma, Karma, Seva and Abhyasa and develop your own Dharma Compass for purposeful leadership.

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Moderator

Shruti Kanhai

Shruti Kanhai moderates Udaya’s interactive workshop on Dharma, Karma, Seva and Abhyasa, helping participants develop a personal compass for purposeful leadership.

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20 Oct · 09:40 - 11:10 CEST / CAT

Main conference track

Dharma and Financial Well Being | Mandirs

A conversation on dharma, financial well-being and the role of mandirs.

India Standard Time
IST
20 Oct
13:10 - 14:40Australian Eastern Daylight Time
AEDT
20 Oct
18:40 - 20:10US Eastern Daylight Time
EDT
20 Oct
03:40 - 05:10US Pacific Daylight Time
PDT
20 Oct
00:40 - 02:10