FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where can I find the detailed agenda for the Forum?

The Forum will be a combination of Wipro and partner-led sessions. We’ll be sending out a detailed agenda soon.

2. Which are Wipro-led sessions?
Over the three days, we are planning to have panel discussions, open to all participants on these themes -- how education and organizations have evolved over the last two decades; emerging priorities in education; the role of civil society organizations.

3. Which are partner-led sessions?

We invite all our partners to facilitate smaller group conversations around different themes such as early childhood education, education of children with disabilities, whole-school transformation, organization development, etc.

4. Can we display our work at the Partners' Forum?

In order to help participants understand each other’s work and contributions in education, we have set aside a space for all participating organizations to share and showcase their teaching-learning materials, publications, posters summarizing their work or anything else that they think will help other organizations or the community at large.

5. We wish to share and showcase our work at the Forum. How can we register?

We will open for registrations from interested organizations in the week of November 21, 2022. If you have created something with passion and purpose, please don't hesitate to bring it along.

6. How far is the venue from Pune airport/railway station?

The Partners’ Forum venue is around 1.5 - 2 hours away, from both Pune airport and railway station.

Chinmaya Vibhooti, Post Kolwan, Taluka Mulshi, Pune, Maharashtra 412108

7. I have already filled in the travel logistics form. However, I need to change my travel plans. Can I request a change/cancellation of my ticket?

As mentioned in the travel logistics form, we will not be able to accommodate requests for changes/cancellations once the tickets are booked. In case an exceptional circumstance arises, please contact your regional Wipro Foundation managers.

8. I arrive in Pune late at night. Will Wipro provide transport to the venue?

Yes, we will arrange a pickup and drop to the venue based on the details you have provided regarding your arrival/departure in the travel logistics form.

Accommodation & Food

1. What kind of accommodation will be provided during the forum?

We will be providing shared accommodation for all the participants. Room allocation would be done on a ‘First Come, First Served’ basis. We will encourage participants from the same organizations to stay in different rooms, to make the best use of the opportunities for networking and mutual learning.

2. Can I request single occupancy accommodation at the venue during the forum?

We will only be able to provide shared accommodation at the venue.

There are a limited number of single-occupancy rooms available. In an exceptional case, we will share contact details of the venue where you can book a separate room and make the payment directly. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to make any reimbursements for the same.

3. Will bedding and toiletries be provided at the venue?

Basic bedding will be provided at the venue. Participants are requested to bring their own towels, toiletries and personal medication.

4. What kind of food will be available during the forum?

The host organization has their own food policy. We will be able to provide only vegetarian food.

There are fixed timings for each meal which are non-negotiable. We request you to kindly comply with the food policy of the host organization.

5. What documents do I need to carry with me?

Please carry a valid ID proof, and your Covid-19 vaccination certificates (2^nd or subsequent dose).

For more information on the venue and other protocols, please see ‘Information for Delegates’ section shared by the host organization.