Godrej Industries Group hosted Assistive Tech Conference to advance accessible work in India
Godrej Industries Group hosted its inaugural Assistive Tech Conference 2025, bringing together innovators, corporates, researchers, disability-rights leaders, and athletes to reimagine how technology can transform accessibility and inclusion at work. Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the conference served as a collaborative platform for new ideas and partnerships that can accelerate India’s journey toward equitable workplaces. Parmesh Shahani, Head of Godrej DEI Lab and author of Queeristan, said, “This conference reaffirms a simple truth: when we design with empathy, collaborate with intention, and innovate with a commitment to equity, we build a world where everyone can thrive. Beyond a set of tools, Assistive technology is also a pathway to agency, dignity, and opportunity. What we showcased today is only the beginning. The future of accessible work in India will be shaped by openness, imagination, and the courage to rethink the systems we take for...