When Bengaluru played host to India’s first LGBTQIA+ job fair

The first of its kind in the country, ‘Reimagining Inclusion for Social Equity’ (RISE) job fair held in Bengaluru on July 12 saw a footfall of 900 people. Organised by Pride Circle, co-founded by Srini Ramaswamy and Ramkrishna Sinha, the event aims at giving direction to create a more inclusive industry and society.
Some 45 companies participated in the fair, with more than 300 candidates from the community meeting with 35 ‘inclusive’ organisations.In attendance were three global leaders – Selisse Berry, Founder Out & Equal; Ali Potia, Partner Mckinsey; and Dr J Harrison, ThoughtWorks UK, besides pioneers in workplace inclusion in India – Keshav Suri and Parmesh Shahani.
RISE also witnessed participation from corporates, candidates, NGOs/CBOs and LGBTQIA+-owned businesses.
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