{"id":1166,"date":"2017-10-23T20:46:33","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T00:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anokhiawards.com\/?page_id=1166"},"modified":"2018-10-24T19:41:52","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T23:41:52","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.anokhiawards.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"[mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/www.anokhiawards.com\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/header-background.jpg” bg_position=”center top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” video_color_mask=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” video_opacity=”0″ min_height=”200″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”20″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h1″ color=”#e0ca84″ size=”60″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”50″ size_phone=”40″ font_weight=”100″ txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google” align=”center”]\n

Program<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true”][vc_column][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thin_single_color=”#531a81″ thickness=”10″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1537838724314{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1537861053613{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

DATE:<\/strong> Saturday November 3rd, 2018<\/h3>\n

EVENT LOCATION:<\/strong> Sheraton Centre Hotel, 123 Queen Street West,
\n2nd\u00a0Floor, Dominion Ballroom & Foyer, Toronto<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2204″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1540333103802{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

OVERARCHING CAMPAIGN THEME:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Commemoration Of A Milestone Of 15 Years Of Service To Our Community!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For The First Time In Our History, ANOKHI MEDIA Will Be Bringing Together Its Entire Portfolio Of Brands In This Elite, Professional, And Boutique Networking Event With The A<\/strong>NOKHI<\/span><\/strong> E<\/strong>MPOWER<\/span><\/strong> M<\/strong>E<\/span><\/strong> Campaign.<\/p>\n

We Will Be Presenting A Retrospective On Some Of The Key Personalities From The South Asian Community Who\u2019s Contribution To Global Society Over These Past 15 Pivotal Years Has Had Tremendously Positive Impact On Industry & Society, Thus Empowering Future Generations To Strive For & Accomplish A More Inclusive & Diverse Future Of Change Makers . . .<\/p>\n

DAY EVENT:<\/b>
\nNetworking Summit + Awards<\/strong>
\n9.00am to 5.00pm<\/span><\/b>
\n– Personality Driven Fireside Chats –
\n– Awards Presentations –
\n(Vendor’s Lounge, Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea)<\/p>\n

NIGHT EVENT:<\/b>
\nDiwali Masquerade Ball<\/strong>
\n9.00pm to 11.00pm<\/span><\/b>
\n– Red Carpet Media Reception –
\n– Food Stations + Featured Drink + Cash Bar + Deejay –
\n11.00pm to 1.00am<\/span><\/b>
\n– Live Musical Performances + Dancers + Prizes -[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” letter_spacing=”2″ url=”mailto:sponsorships@anokhimedia.com” align=”right” bg_color=”#531a81″ btn_hover_bg=”#7e171d”]CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIPS[\/mk_button][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” letter_spacing=”2″ url=”\/tickets” bg_color=”#531a81″ btn_hover_bg=”#7e171d”]CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS[\/mk_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thin_single_color=”#e8e8e8″ thickness=”10″ margin_bottom=”40″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h1″ color=”#93060f” size=”50″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”50″ size_phone=”40″ font_weight=”100″ txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google” align=”center”]Participating Brands[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2158″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1538066133817{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

ONLINE:<\/strong> #AnokhiPowerList18<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 50 Time-Released Stories Over 30 Days Leading Up To The Event Day, Of Today\u2019s Most Empowered Global South Asians In Business, Technology, Politics, Crusader, Media, Entertainment, Glamour & Sports.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Launching Thursday October 4th<\/span>, 2018 <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2156″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1540086927558{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

    AWARDS:<\/strong> #AnokhiPowerAwards18<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 1st Ever Live Streamed Daytime Awards Show To Open Each Summit Segment With On-Stage Presentations To Mark Global Empowerment\u00a0In Music, Business, Technology, Media, Glamour, Crusader, & Film\/TV\/Theatre.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Accredited Media In Attendance.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Taking Place During The Summit<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2159″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1538062029606{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

      EVENT:<\/strong> #AnokhiPowerSummit18<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Intimate On-Stage Panel & Fireside Conversations (Includes Audience Q&A), With Some Of The Power List Personalities.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • 3 Networking Opportunities: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Break With Buffet Style Host Service & Sponsored Snacks\/Beverages Included. Additional Cash Bar On Site.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Accredited Media In Attendance.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Saturday November 3rd<\/span>, 2018 From 9.00am To 5.30pm<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2157″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1538452466850{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

        PARTY:<\/strong> #AnokhiPowerBall18<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Theme: Diwali Masquerade Ball<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Red Carpet Media Reception & Live Musical Performances + Deejays, With The Glitz, The Glam, The Tastemakers<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Late Night Food Stations With Host + Sponsored Light Food\/Beverage Stations Included. Additional Cash Bar On Site.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Saturday November 3rd<\/span>, 2018 From 9.00pm To 1.00am<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thin_single_color=”#e8e8e8″ thickness=”10″ margin_bottom=”40″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h1″ color=”#93060f” size=”50″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”50″ size_phone=”40″ font_weight=”100″ txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google” align=”center”]Program[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1540424234424{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

          THE ANOKHI POWER SUMMIT + THE ANOKHI POWER AWARDS 2018 9.00AM TO 5.00PM<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

          [ATTIRE: BUSINESS CASUAL]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          9.00AM TO 10.00AM:<\/span><\/b>
          \nREGISTRATION ONLY AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME<\/strong>
          \n(If You Plan On Not Attending The Entire Day, You Will Still Be Responsible For Registering And Picking Up Your Wristband Between This Time In The Morning, Because Registration Will Not Be Available After 10:00AM)<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

          Sponsors\/Speakers VVIP Networking Buffet Breakfast In Ballroom +
          \nVIP & GENERAL Networking In Vendors\u2019 Lounge In Ballroom Foyer<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          10.05AM TO 12.25PM:<\/span><\/b>
          \nSEGMENT ONE IN BALLROOM WITH THEATRE-STYLE SEATING<\/strong><\/p>\n

          [10.05AM TO 10.35AM]:<\/span>\u00a0Welcome By ANOKHI\u2019s CEO, Raj Girn<\/b> + Charity Partnership Recognition With Founder, Shae Invidiata<\/b> + Sponsors\u2019 Acknowledgement + ANOKHI’s Editor-In-Chief, Hina Ansari’s<\/b> Address<\/p>\n

          [10.35AM TO 11.05PM]:<\/span> Lifetime Achievement Award + Keynote Address,
          \nBrought To You By Cargojet<\/strong><\/p>\n

          [11.05AM TO 11.45AM]:<\/span>\u00a0Music Talk\/Awards Hosted By Mohit Rajhans<\/b>, With Special Guests Jay Sean<\/b> & Raghav<\/b>,
          \nBrought To You By The Gupta Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

          [11.45AM TO 12.25PM]:<\/span> Business Talk\/Awards Hosted By Aarti Pole<\/b>, With Special Guest Manjit Minhas<\/b>,
          \nBrought To You By T-Fal<\/strong><\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          12.30PM TO 1.25PM:<\/span><\/b>
          \nNETWORKING LUNCH FOR VVIPS, VIPS & GENERAL ATTENDEES IN VENDOR\u2019S LOUNGE IN BALLROOM FOYER<\/strong><\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          1.30PM TO 2.50PM:<\/span><\/b>
          \nSEGMENT TWO IN BALLROOM WITH THEATRE-STYLE SEATING<\/strong><\/p>\n

          [1.30PM TO 2.10PM]:<\/span>\u00a0Technology Talk\/Awards Hosted By Rubina Ahmed Haq<\/b>, With Special Guest Shama Hyder<\/b><\/p>\n

          [2.10PM TO 2.50PM]:<\/span>\u00a0Media Talk\/Awards Hosted By Farah Nasser<\/b>, With Special Guest Monika Deol<\/b>,
          \nBrought To You By T-Fal<\/strong><\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          2.55PM TO 3.15PM:<\/span><\/b>
          \nNETWORKING BREAK FOR VVIPS, VIPS & GENERAL ATTENDEES IN VENDOR\u2019S LOUNGE IN BALLROOM FOYER<\/strong><\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          3.20PM TO 4.20PM:<\/span><\/b>
          \nSEGMENT THREE IN BALLROOM WITH THEATRE STYLE SEATING<\/strong><\/p>\n

          [3.20PM TO 4.00PM]:<\/span>\u00a0Glamour Talk\/Awards Hosted By Sangita Patel<\/b>, With Special Guest Tamanna Roashan<\/b>,
          \nBrought To You By The Gupta Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

          [4.00PM TO 4.10PM]:<\/span>\u00a0Crusader Award Presented By Hina Ansari<\/b><\/p>\n

          [4.10PM TO 4.20PM]:<\/span>\u00a0Closing Remarks By ANOKHI\u2019s CEO[\/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thin_single_color=”#e8e8e8″ thickness=”10″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1540424108509{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

          THE ANOKHI POWER BALL | DIWALI MASQUERADE
          \n9.00PM TO 1.00AM<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

          [ATTIRE:\u00a0 FORMAL + PARTY WEAR]<\/strong><\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          [9.00PM TO 11.00PM]:<\/span> Red Carpet Media Reception + Food Stations + DJ Fizza<\/b><\/p>\n

          [11.00 TO 12.00PM]:<\/span> Live Musical Performances Hosted By Devo Brown<\/b>, With Raghav<\/b> & Horsepowar<\/b><\/p>\n

          [12.00pm TO 1.00am]:<\/span> DJ TNT<\/b> + Prizes<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          ***Prizes For***<\/b>
          \n– Most Glamorous Mask –
          \n– Most Innovative Mask –
          \n– Best-Dressed Female –
          \n– Best-Dressed Male –
          \n– Craziest Outfit -[\/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thin_single_color=”#e8e8e8″ thickness=”10″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1538066460776{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong>
          \n\u2022 Program Subject To Change
          \n\u2022 Minimum Age Of Entry To Summit: 18 Years Old
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