29th July 2022
ITC Sahara
In a pioneering initiative the International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter, held a change summit titled Voice of Change: Gender Portrayal from 30 seconds to 3 hours, where the important conversation on gender parity, as seen in media, was brought forth in a day of discussions, debates, and research findings. The event saw a large number of distinguished luminaries in attendance from the realms of advertising, film, academia, and media.
The highlight of the event was the recognition and felicitation, as a ‘Gender Warrior’, of Mr. S V Sista, founder of Population First, an advertising legend, popularly known as Bobby Sista, for his contribution to the cause of equality and fair representation through seminal work and a commitment to making the world a more equitable place. Along with Mr. S V Sista, the event also similarly recognized and felicitated Guneet Monga, a luminary from the world of
filmmaking; and Ramesh Narayan, another decorated veteran of the advertising industry.
Click here to view the whole event - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zMlIuVLaHU