Sept 16

09:00am –
09:50am

Chautari Hall
THE UNTOLD TRUTH ABOUT THE NON PLANT-BASED
FOOD
There is a belief that in order to get sufficient calcium, proteins or the necessary nutrition you must consume dairy milk or meat. The truth is, you can get all of your nutrients from a plant-based diet. Learn more about this with our experts in this workshop.

Speakers

• Dr. Vythilingam Pillay (Physician doctor, plant-based lifestyle advocate)
• Dr. Nandita Shah (Award-winning author and disease preventionadvocate)

Rhino Hall
GET READY-THE FUTURE OF VEGAN TOURISM
It is no secret that plant-based eating and clean eating as a whole is a trend that is growing rapidly around the world. Study the current vegan trends that are taking over the tourism industry and discuss projections for what the future of vegan tourism might hold while understanding how businesses must implement changes to their ventures to meet these trends.

Speakers

• Dhananjaya Regmi (CEO of Nepal Tourism Board)

Bodhi Hall
COMPASSIONATE VEGAN EDUCATION
One of the best ways to spread the word about veganism and plant-based eating is through networking and creating a community of vegans. To do that we must start from the base level and that is by starting some vegan clubs, vegan education classes for the students in different groups as that will bring together like-minded individuals while also attracting the attention of those who are vegan-curious.If that is done at the school level with the school curriculum itself might show the effectiveness and can discover ways in which the education can be implemented and auctioned.

Speakers

• Dr. Susianto Tseng (Co-founder of south-east Asia’s first vegan school and vegan nutrition for children and founder of the World Vegan Organisation)
• Nayan Agrawal (Animal Right Activist, Climate Save Movement)
• Avantika Mathur (Animal Right Activist, Climate Save Movement)

Moderator

• Rucha ( Writer, Engineer With Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy)

Sept 16

10:00am –
10:50am

Chautari Hall
WHAT IS VEGANISM? WHY IS IT A BETTER DIET?
Vegan, veganism, and plant-based; You’ve heard the words, now learn what they mean! Will I get enough protein, where will I get my calcium, can I still play sports and be strong? How does what I eat really impact the environment and climate change? And even if it all sounds good – how can I afford it? Is it just a trending diet for the rich? These and many more questions are answered in an in-depth conversation with some of the region’s and world’s leading experts.

Speakers

• Maneka Sanjay Gandhi (Founder People for Animals, Indian Parliamentarian, Animal Rights Activist)
• Dr. Zeeshan Ali (Specialist at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine)
• Ken Spector (Principal Marketing & Ideas Man, HappyCow.net)

Moderator

• Emilia Ananda Leese (Co-founder of Birchfield Highlands Forest Rewilding and Natural Capital Laboratory, Lawyer, Animal Rights activist, Author: Think Like Vegan)

Bodhi Hall
HOW TO INCORPORATE VEGAN COURSES INTO YOUR HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM
As veganism grows, it seems like an obvious next step to try to incorporate this aspect of tourism into the Hospitality Management curriculum so that the next generation of young people in hospi- tality will have a greater understanding of what vegan tourism is all about and how to deal with vegan tourists in a way that is welcoming and courteous.

Speakers

• Paul Eyers (Plant-based food & beverage consultant)

Bodhi Hall
HOW TO USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO SPEAK UP FOR ANIMALS
Every one of us has some sort of online platform and social media presence that we use to communicate our views, ideas and even advertise our businesses. Learn how you can use your own influence to speak up against the cruelty and injustice that animals face every day. Every seed you plant can create massive ripple effects within your community whether physical or online.

Speakers

• Sadaf Mohammad Sayed/Sadha (Actress, Influencer, Founder and Owner of Earthlings Cafe)
• Alden Daze (Animal Rights Activist, Vice-Chair of World Vegan Organisation Indonesia)

Moderator

• Aakash Ranison (Climate Change Activist, Author, Documentary Filimmaker , and a sustainability influencer)

Chulho Hall
MIRACLE OF TEMPEH
Many of us have heard of tempeh but the dish remains a mystery to most of us. Tempeh is an incredible time-honored Indonesian dish created through careful fermentation of soybeans to create a fantastic meat alternative that is both delicious and highly nutritious. Learn the intricate details of tempeh creation, its nutrition value and its benefits from two masters of tempeh.

Speakers

• Dr. Susianto Tseng (World Vegan Organisation Founder and Doctor in Nutrition)
• Seth Tibbott (Founder of Tofurky and Turtle Island Foods – the world’s pioneer in vegan food products, and Tempeh Expert)

Sept 16

11:00am –
11:50am

Chautari Hall
DEFORESTATION & ITS DEADLY OUTCOMES
Deforestation is a global issue that is on the rise and getting worse every day as the human population increases to the point that we may not have any forests left on the planet in a very short time and this threatens the existence of not only humans but all life on the planet. The meat and dairy industries drive deforestation to a great extent. In this programme, experts will help you understand the effects of deforestation and how each and everyone of us can change our own consumption patterns to help reduce the demand for deforestation.

Speakers

• Emilia Ananda Leese (Co-founder of Birchfield Highlands Forest Rewilding and Natural Capital Laboratory, Lawyer, Animal Rights activist, Author: Think Like Vegan)
• Dr. Ian Singleton (Wildlife Conservationist & Zoologist)

Moderator

• Shristi Singh Shrestha (Animal rights advocate, vegan activist and vice-president of Animal Nepal)

Rhino Hall
CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO ACTION
Veganuary and Plant Based Treaty, all call upon you to take actions now. Seth Tibbott will challenge you to take veganuary for month. But eating vegan does’t necessarily mean it is healthy. Seth will
prepare you to go vegan for the month, and equip you with all information required to take this challenge.

Speakers

• Seth Tibbott (Founder of Tofurky and Turtle Island Foods – the world’s pioneer in vegan food products, and Tempeh Expert)
• Rajeshwar Singh Maini (Organiser, Mumbai Animal Save) and film director & producer)

Bodhi Hall
CREATE AN ANIMAL-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
An animal-friendly community begins with you. Through your vegan lifestyle and your actions, you can inspire those around you to be animal friendly and reduce cruelty towards animals by going vegan you can help to stop animal cruelty. By refusing to pay for animal products, you reduce the demands, break the status quo and cause people to think about their choices. We might not be able to change all the people but inspiring one person not to harm animals is a change in itself. Discuss how to organize the workshop or events that will help to stop cruelty to animals.

Speakers

• Maneka Sanjay Gandhi (Founder People for Animals, Indian Parliamentarian, Animal Rights Activist)
• Renee King-Sonnen (Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Founder, Rancher Advocacy Program, and Advocate for Compassionate Farming)
  
• Irfan Khan (Founder & For. President, Team Sankalpa)
• Beena Pant (General Secretary, SPCA Nepal, Animal Rights Activists and Vegan Advocate)

Moderator
Paul Pornthep Srinarul (Vegan Activist & Motivational Speaker)

Sept 16

12:00pm –
12:50pm

Chautari Hall
PREVENTING/ REVERSING DIABETIES WITH PLANT
BASED DIET – MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE
Vegan diets can provide a range of health benefits. It has been linked to improve or even reverse different lifestyle diseases like Diabeties. Our physician Dr. Vythilingam Pillay, who has dealt with
people with various lifestyle diseases will share his experience of treating their patients with a holistic health approach from Malaysian perspective: how eating plants can help improve our health.

Speakers

• Dr. Vythilingam Pillay (Physician Doctor, Vegan Motivator)

Rhino Hall
MAKE YOUR HOTEL, GUESTHOUSE OR HOMESTAY
MORE VEGAN FRIENDLY AND MORE PROFITABLE
With the growing number of vegan and health-conscious travelers, creating a more vegan-friendly hotel, guesthouse, or home stay is likely to create traction to your space. As with restaurants and
cafes, there are many small but significant changes that you can make to your space to make it look more attractive to not only vegan travelers doing research online but also non-vegans who are
trying to live a more health-conscious life. In fact, you might even gently persuade non-vegans to be plant-based for the duration of their stay with you as part of their holiday experience with the right marketing.
Speakers

• Paul Eyers (Vegan Travel Writer & Luxury Hotel Vegan Consultant)
• Derek Sarno (Director of Plant-Based Innovation for Tesco PLC, Chef / Co-Founder of Wicked Kitchen)

Moderator
Priyanka Naithani (Food security and climate justice advocate, Content Contributor at JIVINITI Research Program)

Bodhi Hall
HOW TO START ANIMAL WELFARE & ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CLASSES AT YOUR LOCAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION
Animal welfare awareness and environment-friendly education should be taught at ground level to every citizen of every country since it is important and connected with human rights education. With this in mind, our panelists will discuss on how to implement environmental and animal-friendly campaigns and programmes in the curriculum at your local educational institution.

Speakers

• Dr. Susianto Tseng (WorldVegan Organisation Founder and Doctor in Nutrition)
• Avantika Mathur (Animal Rights and Climate Activist)
• Nayan Agrawal (Animal Rights Activist, Climate Save Movement)

Moderator
Rucha (Writer, Engineer with Post Graduat Diploma in Environmental Policy)

Chulho Hall
THE VIJAY SWEETS PRESENTS HOW TO MAKE VEGAN
TREATS WORKSHP
Coming from a family with 30 years of experience in the sweets industry, “Vijay Sweets” are able to achieve a multitude of completely vegan delicacies that have been tried and tasted and have been gaining popularity. This 50 minute session by Aravind V. and Rhea will highlight popular vegan sweets and how they can be made at home, making it accessible and affordable. Join to learn on how to veganize indian sweets.

Speakers

• Aravindan V. (CEO Vijay Sweets)
• Rhea (Co-founder Vijay Sweets)

Sept 16

01:00pm–
01:50pm

Chautari Hall
DIET CHANGE NOT CLIMATE CHANGE
On the surface, many people may not even realize that diet and climate change are related but a deep look into the intricacies of climate change will show you that your diet and lifestyle do in fact
play a role in the ever-worsening climate change issue that the earth is facing. Discuss ways in which you can not only change your own diet and lifestyle but also educate and create awareness about these changes so you can make greater changes within your own community to reduce the effects of climate change.
Speakers

• Dr. Sailesh Rao (Founder of Climate Healers, Human, Earth & Animal Liberation Activist)
• Varda Mehrotra (Animal advocate, Founder Samayu)

Moderator
Jessika Ava (Grants Program Director, ProVeg International)

Rhino Hall
SPECIAL B2B / B2C SESSIONS FOR PLANT-BASED
ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESSES BROUGHT TO YOU BY VEGAN FIRST
AAbhisek Sinha is the trailblazer for plant-based meat in India who started his business at home and Seth Tibbott is the founder of famous mock meat brand named Tofurky. Ken, the big brain behind marketing of Happycow will share tips on marketing your products to health & eco-friendly communities throughout the Himalaya. Learn about their journey of owning and growing a vegan business. Plan your plant-based product following their footsteps.

Speakers

• Ken Spector (Principal Marketing & Ideas Man, HappyCow.net)
• Seth Tibbott (Master tempeh maker, founder of Tofurky)
• Abhishek Sinha (CEO of GoodDot, India’s leading homegrown mock meat brand)

Bodhi Hall
ANIMAL RESCUE CHALLENGES IN CONTEXT OF NEPAL
Animal Rescue is the emerging trend in Nepal, with the awareness of animal need to be treated as human beings, with equal right to live. Learn the challenges faced by the different animal welfare organisations in Nepal, and how they overcame and can be overcome, creating lovely and friendly environment for animals.

Speakers

• Jennifer George (Founder and president of Magic Mable Foundation)
• Laxmi Sharma (President, KAT Centre Nepal)
• Yamnath Dahal (Treasurer, Mathmandir Gai Bachchha Bachao tatha Samaaj Bikaas Abhiyaan)
• Sneha Shrestha (Founder & President, Sneha’s Care)
• Shanta Subba (Vice-President SPCA Nepal)

Moderator

• Shristi Singh Shrestha (Animal Rights Advocate, Vegan Activist & Vice-President, Animal Nepal)

Sept 16

02:00pm –
02:50pm

Chautari Hall
IS ANIMAL RIGHTS A POLITICAL ISSUE?
The lives of animals are directly connected with the policies, interventions, legalities and a macro level solution. It is vital that the position of power is utilized for the well-being of everyone especially
the ones who cannot raise voices for themselves. We will be discussing the issue of animal rights through a political lens with Maneka Sanjay Gandhi.

Speakers

• Maneka Sanjay Gandhi (Founder People for Animals, Indian Parliamentarian, Animal Rights Activist)

Rhino Hall
SOCIAL MEDIA 101 FOR ACTIVISTS & PLANTPRENEURS
As with all modern businesses and projects, social media plays a key role in the promotion of plant based and vegan businesses even to speak out about the animals or how they are being brutally abused or used for us behind our backs. Join the experts from around the world as they share their experiences with using the social media to their advantage in their networking, activism and business alike and pick up key strategies you would use to reach out the largest possible number of people.

Speakers

• Aakash Ranison (Climate Change Activist, Author, Artist, Documentary Filmmaker & a Sustainability Influencer)
• Dr. Harsha Atmakuri (Documentary Filmmaker, Vegan & Animal Rights Activist)

Moderator
Priyanka Naithani (Food security and climate justice advocate, Content Contributor at JIVINITI Research Program)

Bodhi Hall
VEGAN ETHICS
Vegans avoid using any form of animals derived products or anything related with animal exploitation to the greatest extent conceivable and practicable with a view to not treat animals as a
commodity. Although we might not realize but all oppression are interlinked: Our non-human female animals’ bodies are sexualized, their reproductive capacity capitalized, just like how human females
are treated in a patriarchal society. We may not realize but exploitation of animals and expansion of animal agriculture causes more problem: It is related with climate change, various zoonotic diseases, human-animal conflict and so much more. But we won’t be able to see it, unless we think like a vegan and you, can start to think like a vegan at any age. Join this session to learn about vegan ethics and start to think like a vegan.

Speakers

• Emilia Ananda Leese (Co-founder of Birchfield Highlands Forest Rewilding and Natural Capital Laboratory, Lawyer, Animal Rights activist, Author: Think Like Vegan)
• Seth Tibbott (Founder of Tofurky and Turtle Island Foods – the world’s pioneer in vegan food products, and Tempeh Expert)
• Kuntal Joisher (Vegan Mountaineer and two-time Everest summitter)

Chulho Hall
SUPERFOODS FROM NEPAL
Superfoods benefit your overall well-being, these foods have been linked to a sharper mind, clearer skin, a healthier immune system, and more. There are various superfood available in Nepal like Moringa, Buckwheat, Millet, Barley, Oats, Almonds etc. Who doesn’t want their food to be nutritionally superior? These superfoods are not only good for your health, but also delicious. Our Chef Dipankar Thapa /Babita Shrestha teach us Nepali recipe of selected superfood.

Speakers

• Dipankar Thapa (Chef, Utpala Cafe)

Sept 16

03:00pm –
03:50pm

Chautari Hall
WHAT THE PANDEMIC!
As we are on the tail end of one of the greatest disasters of our time, a journey of food habits and their connection to pandemics and epidemics that have caused destruction on the world throughout
history. All we need to begin with are the baby steps with the implementation of a basic plant-based journey for a week or a month before committing entirely. By doing that you can understand how to prevent a future global catastrophe like the one that each one of us were no doubt affected by just a year ago.

Speakers

• Dr. Sailesh Rao (Founder of Climate Healers, Human, Earth & Animal Liberation Activist)
• Keegan Kuhn (Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker)

Rhino Hall
MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR VEGAN BUSINESSES
The success of any business depends on its marketing strategies but with vegan businesses, in particular, paying attention to your marketing strategy can help you improve your business and overall profitability. A vegan business can either be an openly vegan business with veganism being tied into its core branding and thereby attracts vegans themselves or a vegan business can be a “secretly vegan” business where it is marketed as a regular business that attracts a general audience but uses only vegan components. Discuss and identify what works best for your business while you gain tips and advice from experts in the field.

Speakers

• Ken Spector (Principal Marketing and Ideas Man, HappyCow.net)

Bodhi Hall
CRITICAL ANIMAL STUDIES
Animal rights and its underlying philosophy believes in treating animals as a person (a being capable of bearing rights), it rejects the notion of viewing non human animals as a property. The concept of
animal rights has been existing prior to Richard D. Ryder coining speciesism. Understanding animal rights is acknowledging injustice and oppression is interlinked. Speciesism share similarities with racism or sexism, and in South Asia’s context even to casteism in reference to marginalization, exploitation and commodification. Our speakers will interlink different injustices existing in our society and a way forward for truly inclusive, compassionate society.

Speakers

• Varda Mehrotra (Animal advocate, Founder Samayu)
• Dr. Tim Reysoo (Philosopher, Animal Rights Advocate, Public speaker, Vipassana Meditator)
• Emilia Ananda Leese (Co-founder of Birchfield Highlands Forest Rewilding and Natural Capital Laboratory, Lawyer, Animal Rights activist, Author: Think Like Vegan)

Moderator

• Enric Noguera (Global Coordinator for the NARD (National Animal Rights Day) events, Europe Coordinator for CAFT (Coalition for the Abolition for the Fur Trade))

Sept 16

04:00pm –
04:50pm

Chautari Hall
THE RISE OF VEGAN ACTIVISM IN HIMALAYAN REGION
Being vegan is more than just about what you eat. To be vegan is to be an activist simply by leading by example. It is about planting seeds and educating those around you which is key to successful
vegan activism. Discuss the rise of Vegan activism in the Himalayas and how best to create a more compassionate community around you.

Speakers

• Shristi Singh Shrestha (Animal Rights Advocate, Vegan Activist and Vice-President, Animal Nepal)
• Ramji Adhikari (Founder of Manavsewa Ashram , Social Vegan Activists)
• Vikshu Angphuri Sherpa (Plant-based Health Advocate & Vegan Monk)

Rhino Hall
PANEL DISCUSSION OF ALL FILMMAKERS FPR PROMOTING ANIMAL RIGHTS AND VEGANISM THROUGH FILM AND MEDIA
There are aspects that you should focus on when makin an activism documentary that will create more impact. What should you keep in mind when creating such a documentary which will make a powerful impact and share insight? Vegan activist and documentary filmmakers discuss their experiences while making such films and through this discussion, you will gain an understanding and get information on how to make such movies.

Speakers

• Dr. Sailesh Rao (Founder of Climate Healers, Human, Earth & Animal Liberation Activist)
• Keegan Kuhn (Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker)
• Dolly Vyas-Ahuja (Animal Activist and Vegan Documentary Producer)

Moderator
Aakash Ranison (Climate Change Activist, Author, Artist, Documentary Filmmaker, and a Sustainability Influencer

Bodhi Hall
SOLUTIONS FOR STRAY ANIMALS
Stray animals are a great concern in many developing countries and Nepal is no exception. There are many ways in which the stray animal nproblem can be solved. The main key to reducing the stray animal population in your community is to set up regular spay and neuter programs in your community. The issues that may arise however are that people within the community are often not educated on the subject and may resist the procedure for their pet based on empathy for the pet while not giving much thought to dumping any offspring that may come along back on the streets. Not only that but we can even make some plant-based food for animals for instant dogs who can not only survive on it but can thrive on it. This session will include all the brainstorming and idea-sharing for all these things to come up with a solution.

Speakers

• Maneka Sanjay Gandhi (Founder People for Animals, Indian Parliamentarian, Animal Rights Activist)
• Gauri Maiulekhi (Trustee of People for Animals, Animal Right Activist)
• Samjhana Acharya (President, SPCA Nepal)
• Shrijana Thakuri (Founder & President, Shrees Animal Rescue Nepal)

Moderator

• Aakash Dahal (Program Coordinator, KAT Center Nepal)

Sept 16

05:00pm –
05:50pm

Chautari Hall
BULLETPROOFING YOUR BODY WITH A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE
Learn more about how the plant-based diet can help you to heal your body and protect your heart and body from the diseases from your everyday diet and potentially prevent it. And how these things were kept as a mystery in the medical field and the nutrition you can get free kept as a mystery in the medical field and the nutrition you can get from these foods and improve your immunity system from these. Learn more about it in brief from the doctors around the
world how these things can help your body heal without any harm.

Speakers

• Dr. Nandita Shah (Award-winning Author and Disease Prevention Advocate )

Rhino Hall
CREATING A VEGAN-FRIENDLY & MORE PROFITABLE
BUSINESS
The success of any business depends on their marketing strategies, in case with the vegan business paying attention to your market strategies can help the most as per the growing vegan, vegetarian,
flexitarian markets their impact mainly lies to the hospitality industry as a whole, whether the impact is small or big. A vegan business can be done in two ways; either being entirely open with people about them being vegan or simply keeping a secret from people. Discuss about the vegan impact on the hospitality industry and business profit from this session.

Speakers

• Ken Spector (Principal Marketing and Ideas Man, HappyCow.net)
• Abhishek Sinha (CEO of GoodDot, India’s leading homegrown mock meat brand)
• Derek Sarno (Director of Plant-Based Innovation for Tesco PLC, Chef / Co-Founder of Wicked Kitchen)

Moderator
Priyanka Naithani (Food security and climate justice advocate, Content Contributor at JIVINITI Research Program)

Bodhi Hall
VEGANISM 101: YOUR JOURNEY TO COMPASSION
To someone new to the concepts of plant-based eating, veganism might seem daunting but if you know your way around plant-based food, going vegan and getting the right nutrients is easier. In this discussion, you will learn the very basics of vegan living and how to navigate through the common issues that may arise at the beginning of your journey to clean healthy living.
Speakers

• • Dr. Zeeshan Ali (Program specialist at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine)
  • Paul Pornthep Srinarula (Vegan Activist & Motivational Speaker)

Moderator
Emilia Ananda Leese (Co-founder of Birchfield Highlands Forest Rewilding and Natural Capital Laboratory, Lawyer, Animal Rights activist, Author: Think Like Vegan)

Chulho Hall
LOVE DAIRY PRODUCTS? LEARN HOW TO MAKE THEM IN A PLANT-BASED WAY
Learn how to make all the incredible dairy products alternatives available to vegans. You do not have to give up on your favourite comfort food when you make the transition to veganism. While
veganism is definitely about healthy living, it can also be wholesome and enjoyable. Learn to veganise milk, cheese, curd and butter in this programme so you can add them to your favourite recipes of all time without having to sacrifice the key components that make them delicious and comforting.

Speakers

• • Jayalaxmi Rai (Vegan food consultant, founder of Granny’s Bowl online meal delivery and recipe developer)

Sept 16

06:00pm –
06:50pm

Bodhi Hall
VEGANISM HAS ALWAYS BEEN ROOTED IN HIMALAYAN CULTURES
Veganism is rooted in compassion and non-violence, or Ahimsa as it is known in many cultures in South Asia. Veganism is not a novel concept to Himalayan culture, it has always been part of the tradition and cuisine of the Himalayas. Discuss parallels between the Himalayan culture and vegan culture as you dive into its very foundations to discover how strongly connected the culture of the country is to plant-based eating and compassion. As well as why veganism means Ahimsa and how the foundation for Veganism already exists across the cultures and religions that practice Ahimsa.

Speakers

• Shankar Narayan (Founder Satvik Vegan Society, International Councillor and Regional Coordinator of IVU))

Rhino Hall
VEGANISM AS AYURVEDA, SPIRITUALITY AND VEDIC SANATAN

Speakers

• Dr. Hari Prasad Pokhrel (Patron of Sarvodaya Sewashram)

Chulho Hall
WANNA STILL EAT MEAT AND BE VEGAN? LEARN HOW
TO MAKE VEGAN MEAT
Living vegan does not mean you have to give up on the tastes and flavours that you used to love. Learn about the incredible meat replacements available to vegans with an equal if not higher nutritional profile but without the toxins and hormones that come with traditional meat. These alternatives can be used to replace meat in all your favourite recipes without sacrificing texture, flavour or nutrients.

Speaker

• Jayalaxmi Rai (Vegan food consultant, founder of Granny’s Bowl online meal delivery and recipe developer)