IWEI Summit & Awards 2026

Welcome to the 7th edition of the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), the country's only comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure their progress on LGBT+ inclusion. Over the last 6 editions, hundreds of companies across 20 industries participated in the study, securing TOP10, GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE recognition.

At the Awards Night, we'll honor & celebrate the work of companies & individuals working tirelessly to make the workplace more inclusive for the LGBT+ community and allies.

Award for Employers:

Top Employers Award (4 Categories)

• Top 10
• Gold
• Silver
• Bronze

Special Award (6 Categories)

• LGBT+ Trailblazer of the Year
• Ally Trailblazer of the Year
• Pride ERG of the Year
• DEI Champion of the Year
• Pride ERG Sponsor of the Year
• Supplier Diversity Champion of the Year

High-Level Agenda & Flow

The event will be from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm IST and will entail the below:

• Arrival & Registration
• Rainbow Bazaar & Showcase Zone
• Top Employers Awards Ceremony & Report Launch
• Keynotes (Guest Speakers, Special Note, Valedictory)
• Unveiling of IWEI 2026 Report
• Networking Lunch
• Speakers – Best Practices Talk & Panels Discussions
• Masterclasses
• Award Distribution (Top Employers & Special Awards)
• Gala Night, Networking over cocktails & snacks

Get your tickets - options available (Cluster & Theatre Style seating)

• Individual
• Bulk (Discounts Applicable)
• Table (For 8 delegates)

Queries?

Write at iwei@thepridecircle.com