Sayomdeb (Den)

Senior Manager

EnAble India

India

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EnAble India has been working towards economic empowerment and dignity for people with disabilities since 1999. Focusing on ‘A life of dignity for persons with disability’ EnAble India has worked with more than 500,000 stakeholders across 21 disabilities as recognized by the Government of India and more. In this journey, it has been realized that innovation in the disability sector is one of the aspects which helps the ecosystem to develop for larger economic growth. Keeping the person and the problem at the core, EnAble India emphasizes finding solutions to empower Persons with disabilities.
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About me

Sayomdeb Mukherjee has 14+ years of expertise, specializing in disability advocacy, assistive solutions, and media involvement. Currently affiliated with EnAble India, Sayomdeb has spearheaded transformative initiatives, notably Project Discovery, which nurtures grassroots innovators in the realm of assistive technology. His representation of EnAble India on the global stage of the Zero Project in Vienna underscores his international presence.

Formerly as Coordinator of Advocacy & Training at the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Sayomdeb significantly contributed to PR strategies and ideation. Collaborating with Dr. Rupam Sarmah, a Grammy and Academy Awards nominee, he has adeptly managed diverse roles, encompassing PR, ideation, and film production.

With a robust publication record, Sayomdeb demonstrates his dedication to disability discourse through international presentations. His achievements include the Best Actor award at Cincinnati Indian Film Festival and recognition as a Role Model for Persons with Disabilities by the Government of West Bengal. As a dynamic leader and researcher, Sayomdeb Mukherjee ardently strives for positive change and the advancement of inclusivity.

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Grassroots & AI

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Areas of Activity

Employment

Supported EmploymentVocational TrainingMatchmakingInclusive Arts

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data SolutionsCommunity and Knowledge PlatformMobile Services and Smartphone Apps

Other Areas of Activity

Independent Living and Political ParticipationAccessibility

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Speaker sessions (2)

Friday, 7 March 2025

10:00 - 11:00

How to build AI that works for your organization

Format:In-personLocation:M1
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • English captions | International Sign

This forum goes beyond the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) and shows how DPOs, service providers, NGOs, and small organizations can develop AI tools for disability inclusion.

14:00 - 14:40

Discovery Awards 2025: Handover Ceremony

Format:In-personLocation:M2
  • English captions | International Sign

Join us in celebrating the Discovery Awardees 2025 - grassroot innovations created by and for persons with disabilities. The Discovery Awards are global and recognize, as well as share practical and simple life hacks across the disability community.