Parmesh Shahani is an author, culture curator and the head of the Godrej DEI lab which iterated from the decade long award-winning Godrej India Culture Lab that he founded and ran between 2011-2021. Parmesh is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in corporate India and has guided many of the... Read more
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Parmesh Shahani is an author, culture curator and the head of the Godrej DEI lab which iterated from the decade long award-winning Godrej India Culture Lab that he founded and ran between 2011-2021.
Parmesh is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in corporate India and has guided many of the country’s leading companies on their inclusion journeys. His first book Gay Bombay: Globalization, Love and (Be)Longing in Contemporary India (Sage Publications) was released in 2008. His second book, the award winning Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in the Indian Workplace (Westland Business) was released in August 2020.
Parmesh holds an MS in Comparative Media Studies from MIT. He is a TED Senior Fellow, an Aspen Fellow, a Yale World Fellow, and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. He is a board member of Breakthrough and KHOJ International Artists’ Association.
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Parmesh Shahani's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Parmesh tailored to your event.
Parmesh Shahani speaks on Diversity, LGBTQ, Society & Education. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Parmesh to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Parmesh Shahani for events worldwide, subject to Parmesh's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Parmesh Shahani is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Parmesh can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Parmesh Shahani on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Parmesh can offer.
Parmesh Shahani delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Parmesh Shahani's areas of expertise include Diversity, LGBTQ, Society & Education. To get a clear sense of Parmesh's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Parmesh Shahani can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, LGBTQ, Society & Education is relevant. Details of Parmesh's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Parmesh Shahani is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Parmesh Shahani, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Parmesh's current availability for your dates.