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Conference Itinerary
Friday, February 9th, 2024
DAY 1:
Come to Dwight Hall to pick up all of the information you need for your SAYI weekend!
REGISTRATION
12:30pm
5:00pm
Keynote speech by Hamid Rashid, UN Chief of Global Economic Moderating.
OPENING CEREMONY
4:00pm
5:00pm
We are thrilled to bring together a remarkable group of over 15 young South Asian alumni and pioneers in their respective fields.
CAREER BUZZ
5:30pm
7:00pm
EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF
"SON RISE"
7:30pm
9:30pm
Vibha Bakshi, is an Indian filmmaker known for her films highlighting issues of gender inequality. Her films are both winners of the National Film Awards. The screening of Son Rise will be followed by a live conversation on Bakshi's work moderated by Jayashri Wyatt.
Moderated by Jayashree Wyatt, UN Chief of Education Outreach
@ Dwight Hall - Common Room
@ Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall - Room 114
@ Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall - Room 114
Saturday, February 10th, 2024
DAY 2:
Breakfast starting at 8 a.m for participants, and registration continues to be open until 6 p.m.
REGISTRATION
8:00am
6:00pm
Fireside Chat with Avantika Vandanapu, star of "Mean Girls", moderated by Shaina Zafar, Co - Founder of JUV Consulting.
FIRESIDE CHAT
9:00am
10:00am
Panel 1: Broadening Belonging: Expanding South Asian identity Through Creative Expression. To learn more about each individual panel, click here
BROADENING BELONGING
10:15am
11:15am
11:30am
12:30pm
PAST, PRESENT, POSTERITY
Panel 2: Past, Present, Posterity: Bridging History and Innovation to Further Equity. To learn more about each individual panel, click here
Moderated by Shaina Zafar, CEO of JUV Consulting
12:45pm
1:45pm
FOUNDERS WHO SPARK CHANGE
Panel 3: Founders Who Speak Change. To learn more about each individual panel, click here
Panelists: Manisha Koirala, RuAfza, Shayok Misha Chowdry
Panelists: Sanduk Ruit, Anthony Acciavatti, Priya Desai
2:00pm
3:00pm
LUNCH BREAK
Numerous options including meal vouchers for participants and locations to sit and eat.
3:15pm
4:15pm
COLLECTIVE ACTION
Panel 4: Collective Action. To learn more about each individual panel, click here
4:30pm
5:30pm
TRANSBORDER TAPESTRY
Panel 5: Transborder Tapestry. To learn more about each individual panel, click here
6:00pm
9:00pm
SAYI GALA
Banquet at the OMNI Hotel next to Yale. Includes a Sponsorship Bazaar, and various speakers.
10:00pm
1:00am
CHAI AFTER DARK
A night celebrating South Asian artistry. Late-night party and mingling with open dance floor.
Panelists: Aleezeh Khan and Shaina Zafar
Panelists: Sachini Rajapaksa, Prince Bhojwani, Shikha Patel
Panelists: Dur E Aziz Amina and Jamal Jan Kochai
@ Dwight Hall - Chapel
@ Loria Center - Room 250
@ Henry R. Luce Hall - Auditorium
@ Henry R. Luce Hall - Auditorium
@ Henry R. Luce Hall - Auditorium
@ Henry R. Luce Hall - Auditorium
@ Henry R. Luce Hall - Auditorium
@ Henry R. Luce Hall - Common Room
Sunday, February 11th, 2024
DAY 3:
Breakfast options for attendees and checking out of provided housing.
SPEAKER & STUDENT BREAKFAST
10:00am
12:00pm
Chefs from the Diaspora and local South Asian restaurants prepare South Asian dishes.
CULINARY WORKSHOP WITH SANTOSH SHAH
12:15pm
1:15pm
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