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TAL Kindness Day: Promoting Kindness to Build a Better, Brighter Tomorrow

Welcome to TAL Kindness Day, where the spirit of compassion and collaboration ignites a wave of positive change for a brighter, equitable and sustainable world. Our event is a rallying point for champions of kindness,Change makers, non-profits, and corporate CSR leaders who are focused on social impact. Join us as we gather visionary minds, passionate changemakers, and empathy-driven individuals from across the globe. Together we will delve into the unique challenges faced by non-profits, explore the powerful tools available to amplify their impact, and navigate the changing times with new learnings.

Get ready to be immersed in a day of learning, networking, and growth, where the power of kindness is harnessed to create a more sustainable, equitable, and interconnected future. Let's unite, learn, and forge a path toward a world where kindness thrives, making every corner of our planet a better place!

Why Participate in TAL Kindness Day?

Networking

Opportunity to network with corporates, non-profits, global leaders, key industry players, changemakers, schools, students, and volunteers under one roof.
Corporates/CSR

Connect with non-profits & find worthy causes to fund. Showcase your CSR activities. Gain insights on pressing social issues to build your CSR strategy.
Non-Profits

Showcase your work at a dedicated booth, share your story, mobilize support, gain greater reach & raise funds. Corporate matching & networking opportunities.
Volunteers

Learn about social issues & explore ways to make a real difference. Find the right volunteering opportunities. Meet like minded youngsters. Network.
Leaders

Share your valuable insights on pressing social challenges. Inspire youth, individuals, and organizations to take positive action.
Youth

Learn about social challenges and explore ways to make a real difference. Get involved in the charity ecosystem. Network & make friends.

TALHospitals HealthFest 2024Connecting People, Celebrating Life, Innovating Future Healthcare

TALHospitals HealthFest 2024 is an exciting event dedicated to promoting health and wellness in the community. Attendees will have access to free Keynotes, panel discussions, & networking opportunities with experienced healthcare professionals. The festival aims to inspire healthier lifestyles through interactive and engaging activities for all ages.

Important Dates:

Date of the event: October 18, 2024
Time: 09:00 AM PST
Venue: Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA

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TALKindness Day Boot Camp

Join us for a transformative boot camp designed for high school students!

Important Dates:

Date of the event: October 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Venue: Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA

Topics Covered:

Business Plan Modelling:

Learn social impact, business planning and marketing.
Compassionate Leadership:

Embrace mindfulness with Heartfulness meditation.
Career Guidance:

Discover your strengths and shape a purposeful career. Network with peers and contribute to a kinder community.

AgendaTAL Kindness Day 2024

KindnessDay Workshops

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Welcome Note Welcome and Introduction Brief overview of the day’s agenda and goals. Introduction of speakers and facilitators.	CHM
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Workshop Workshop 1: From Smart to Wise: Leadership Techniques for Non-Profits Facilitator: Prasad Kaipa, retired executive and leadership coach, co-author of From Smart to Wise. Focus on transitioning from tactical to strategic decision-making for non-profit leaders.	CHM
12:15 PM - 01:15 PM	Workshop Workshop 2: Effective Volunteer Engagement and Retention Strategies for Non-Profits How to attract, onboard, and retain dedicated volunteers. Best practices for volunteer management, training, and recognition. Designing volunteer engagement plans for upcoming projects.	CHM
1:15 PM - 02:00 PM	Break Networking Lunch	CHM
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM	Workshop Workshop 3: Leveraging the Business Model Canvas to Enhance Non-Profit Performance Facilitator: Veena Gundavelli, Co-founder of Touch-A-Life, Founder and CEO of Emagia. Overview of the Business Model Canvas framework. Hands-on activity: Participants create their own canvas.	CHM
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM	Workshop Workshop 4: Marketing Strategies for Non-Profits: Building Awareness and Driving Impact Overview of effective marketing strategies tailored for non-profits. How to leverage digital platforms and social media for community engagement. Case studies on successful non-profit marketing campaigns. Practical tips on storytelling, content creation, and donor engagement.	CHM
04:00 PM	Wrap Up Closing Remarks Summary of the day’s workshops and takeaways. Final thoughts and acknowledgments.	CHM
06:00 PM	Awards TALHero Awards Ceremony	CHM

*This Agenda is subject to change

Previous Speakers TAL Kindness Day 2023

Aditi Bagepalli
Deloitte Consulting
Anantha Ganga
Chief Information Officer
Coherent Corp
Aparna Kadari
Director Information Security
Fannie Mae
Bill Shireman
President & Founder
Future 500
Faithe Velschow
Director of Mentoring
Sequoia Union High School District
Glenn Vander Zee
Superintendent
East Side Union High School District
Jennifer Dow-Rowell
Executive Director
Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE)
Kanwaljeet S. Anand
Professor
Stanford University School of Medicine
Kishore Gadiraju
CEO
TALHospitals
Maryam Adalat
Director of Student Services
East Side Union High School District
Meena Vishnampet
Head of Gen AI Solutions GTM
Google
Milli Seth
Co-Founder & President
Saloni Heart Foundation
Minoo Gupta
President
Foundation For Excellence
Nathan Ganeshan
Founder
Community Seva
Dr. Orna Kretchmer
President/CEO
Young STEAMers
Piyush Gupta
Partner
Suvan Ventures
Piyush Malik
Chief Digital & Transformation Officer
Veridic Solutions
Dr. Romesh Japra
Cardiologist & Founder
Festival of Globe
Sachin Deshmukh
Founder
Yoga Nature - Integrated Wellness
Samantha Wellington
Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
TriNet
Shoba Rao
TEDx Speaker
Somnath Chatterjee
Co-Founder
Crack the Wellness Code (CWC)
Srini Madala
Founder & CEO
SoftSol
Sundar Kamath
Senior VP, CTO
Sanmina
Sylvia Abboud
Executive Director
Heart of the Valley, SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Tej Gundavelli
Founder & CEO
Touch-A-Life Foundation
Vandana Kadam
Mathematics Department Chair
North South Foundation
Veena Gundavelli
CEO
TALTransformers
Vijji Suryadevara
Entrepreneur & Tech Leader
Wendy Shew
Miss Nepal Global Citizen 2021, Founder
Building Education