Upcoming Events & Programs (2026)

Psych Safety Roadshow

Date: March

City: Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Gurugram, & Hyderabad

Format: In-Person

Details: A series of masterclass led industry forums on Psychological Safety at the workplace.

TA Leaders’ Summit: The Future of Hiring, Powered by AI & Tech

Date: March & July

City: Mumbai & Bangalore

Format: In-Person

Details: An exclusive event where we'll delve into how AI and technology are revolutionizing recruitment. The goal is to learn how to utilize these tools to develop fair and inclusive hiring strategies and establish a roadmap for the future of talent acquisition. Check out the 1st edition held on 10th Dec at Macquarie, Gurgaon.

Neurodiversity Workshop (Foundation)

Date: March & July

City: Bangalore, Mumbai & Gurgaon

Format: In-person/ Virtual/ Hybrid

Details: Unlock the potential of neurodivergent talent. This introductory workshop equips managers, leaders and decision-makers with foundational knowledge and actionable strategies to support colleagues with Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia. Discover practical workplace adjustments, effective communication techniques, and how to build a culture of strengths-based inclusion.

ERG Summit

Date: April & October

City: Gurgaon & Mumbai

Format: In-Person

Details: The 2nd edition of the summit will gather corporate leaders to share insights, learn best practices, and brainstorm innovative strategies. The goal is to explore how Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can be leveraged to create more inclusive and forward-thinking workplaces. Check out the 1st edition held on 10th Oct at Northern Trust, Bengaluru.

People, Wellbeing & Thriving Summit

Date: 30 April (Gurgaon) & 9 October (Nasdaq, Bengaluru)

Format: In-Person

Details: The year's edition of the summit will gather progressive leaders, people managers, and well-being advocates. We will collectively reimagine self-care, team support, and the workplace culture we cultivate with a lens of intersectionality. Check out the 1st edition held on 22nd August 2025 at Nasdaq, Bengaluru.

Youth Mentoring & Networking Program (YMNP)

Date: April & August

City: PAN India

Format: Hybrid

Details: A unique platform for final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students from STEM and non-STEM disciplines, enabling Women & LGBT+ students to connect with corporate professionals for personalized career mentoring and networking opportunities. Internships can be offered upon successful completion of the program.

NextGen Summit

Date: 13 August

City: Mumbai

Format: In-Person

Details: The NextGen Summit brings together leaders building the future of workplaces, a collaborative space for NextGen ERG, Business, DEI/HR Leaders on building synergy in a generationally diverse workplace. Legacy, continuity, assimilation, disruption, how workplaces make the most by enabling the best in all. Culture that wins for all.

Youth Changemakers Fellowship Program (YCFP)

Date: August

City: PAN India

Format: Hybrid

Details: This 6-month fellowship for 18-25-year-olds (Women and LGBT+ youth) provides leadership training, mentorship, project-based learning, and networking. Fellows will implement community impact projects with masterclass, peer, and individual support. Emphasizing intersectionality, the program develops inclusive leaders for academia, workplaces, and communities.

People Managers' Wellbeing Masterclass

Date: September

City: Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Gurugram,& Hyderabad

Format: In-Person

Details: A series of masterclass led industry forums on People Managers' wellbeing at the workplace.

India Workplace Equality Index - Summit & Awards 2026

Date: November

City: Bengaluru

Format: In-Person

Details: Benchmark your LGBT+ Inclusion journey with Industry peers with IWEI 2026. The 7th edition of the IWEI celebrates India’s most LGBT+ inclusive workplaces. Check out the 6th edition held on 28th Nov at The Lalit, Bengaluru.

Research: Fostering Pride in Higher Education (2nd Edition)

Date: November

City: PAN India

Format: Hybrid

Details: Five years after the landmark 2021 study with BCG & IIM-A, we are launching the 2nd edition to measure the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Indian academia. This report provides longitudinal insights into the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ youth, evaluates institutional policy shifts since 2021, and offers fresh, actionable recommendations to foster truly inclusive and supportive educational environments.

Give To Gain Summit

Date: Can be organized at any time of the year

City: Any City

Format: In-Person

Details: A 3-hour immersive in-person experience designed to bridge the gap between policy intent and lived reality. This isn’t just another celebration - it is a strategic forum curated to spark difficult conversations and ignite actionable progress for women and LBT+ youth across workplaces and campuses. We are shifting the focus from "celebration" to systemic “transformation”.

Film Screening + Fireside Chat/ Workshop – “What’s In A Name?”

Date: Can be organized at any time of the year

City: PAN India

Format: In-person/ Virtual/ Hybrid

Details: A thought-provoking 12-minute mockumentary exploring a trans woman’s journey to get her manager to use her chosen name at work. The screening is followed by a fireside chat with the actor, unpacking themes. The other option is to have a workshop on Transgender Inclusion, focused on workplace awareness, inclusive practices, and everyday allyship. Watch the Trailer

Working Together – Bridging the Gap from Gen X to Gen Z

Date: Can be organized at any time of the year

City: PAN India

Format: In-Person

Details: This workshop provides managers with practical tools and strategies to navigate a multigenerational workforce. Learn to bridge communication gaps, manage diverse expectations, and harmonize working styles across Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z through real-world scenarios, fostering collaboration and leveraging intergenerational strengths.

Sustaining the Sustainers – Centering Manager's Wellbeing

Date: Can be organized at any time of the year

City: PAN India

Format: In-Person

Details: This workshop addresses the often-overlooked well-being of managers, who face unique pressures balancing organizational and team needs, leading to stress and burnout. The session provides a safe space to discuss these challenges and offers tools for managers to prioritize their own mental health while supporting their teams.

Safe Spaces, Strong Teams – Cultivating Psychological Safety

Date: Can be organized at any time of the year

City: PAN India

Format: In-Person

Details: This workshop delves into cultivating teams where individuals feel secure enough to voice opinions, embrace mistakes, and be their authentic selves. Through case studies and practical frameworks, participants will learn how psychological safety fuels innovation, improves retention, and boosts team performance. An interactive segment will guide leaders in identifying actionable strategies to integrate psychological safety into daily team interactions.

Festive Gift Hampers (Customized)

Date: Can be organized at any time of the year

City: PAN India

Format: NA

Details: Rainbow Bazaar offers Festive Gift Hampers, curated by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs across India. These hampers, featuring wellness kits, candles, and chocolates, are perfect for employee appreciation, client engagement, and festive tokens for all occasions like Diwali, Christmas, New Year, onboarding, and reward programs. More than a gift, each hamper tells a story of inclusion, creativity, and courage.

Flea Markets (Customized)

Date: Can be organized at any time of the year

City: PAN India

Format: In-Person

Details: Immerse yourself in a vibrant in-person flea market by Rainbow Bazaar, transforming office corridors into hubs of color, connection, and creativity. Discover unique products and meet LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, celebrating inclusion through shopping and storytelling. This experience promises to make every celebration meaningful and memorable.