Date & Time:
Friday, September 8
9AM - 6:30PM IST
Location:
Grand Hyatt Gurgaon
Golf Course Road, Sector 58
Gurgaon, India, 122011
As we’ve done at the largest conferences around the world, we will be a galvanizing force at the G20 to ensure women are a leading voice for the solutions to global challenges.
According to the World Economic Forum, it will take another 151 years to close the economic gender gap.
If we can create a life-saving vaccine in less than one year, we can add 12 trillion to the global GDP and close the economic skills gap in less than five years.
When we advance equality, we advance the economy.
RSVP to join us IRL or virtually for our inaugural Equality Lounge® @ G20.
The World Economic Forum predicts we are still 131 years away from reaching gender equality, while women represent just 32% of senior management roles globally. But data shows a diverse workforce is an innovative workforce; elevating women—especially those from marginalized and underrepresented communities—is a business imperative. Join us as we check in on our progress to gender equality across sectors, identify what still needs to be done, and having more women in executive roles will redefine our workplace as we understand it.
Women are at the heart of our transforming global economy. Even in a fluctuating economy, they hold influence as the highest spending consumers for their households. Yet women remain behind when exercising their own financial power, with only 30% of women considered financially literate worldwide. In turn, women are less likely to identify their monetary worth, ask for raises, and receive financial education. In this discussion, we’ll unpack why accessibility is essential for women to reach financial security.
Poornima Shenoy, FICCI Representative, Americas
Smita Suchde Gruetter, Founder, HEMLATA
Niti Jain, Co-Founder, Qween Network LLP
Meera Shenoy, Founder and CEO, Youth4Jobs
Dr. Simi Mehta, CEO and Editorial Director, IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute and Academic Director, Oxford Public School
Mansi Kabra, Associate Director (Marketing and Transformation), Good Business Lab
Gloria Jonathan, Head, MEL, Bindi International
While gender gaps are narrowing across some sectors around the world, low-income countries still face wide disparities in schooling. Why is the enrollment for girls in primary school at 78% in low-income countries, compared to the world average of 88%? The numbers worsen as girls in developing countries get older, with a mere 31% enrolled in secondary school. Join us for a transparent conversation on how leaders at the forefront of education reform and transformation can advocate for equitable access for the next generation of girls.
Mandy Sanghera, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Global Human Rights Activist
Pranita Achyut, Director, Research and Program, International Center for Research on Women
Seema Rajput Verma, Founder and CEO, DVnity Serves
Gowri Ishwaran, Vice Chair, The Global Education & Leadership Foundation
Renuka Rautela, National Project Officer, UNESCO MGIEP
Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity School of the Arts and Fashion and President, Amity Arts Foundation
More than ever, we have reached a digital era where our online presence is seeking heightened protection. What’s one solution? Employing women across the cybersecurity pipeline. When women are at the leading-edge of technology, we create a more dynamic digital world and safer space for everyone. In this panel conversation, we will explore the need for more women in cybersecurity leadership roles and how this will positively impact cyber risk management overall.
Due to social norms and patriarchal standards, women continue to be held back from making decisions around public affairs, expected to primarily fulfill caretaking roles at home. It’s time for women around the world to reclaim their narrative and use their voices to advocate for themselves, their families and communities. Join us as we discuss how Indian women today can celebrate their culture while succeeding in their careers, and what steps can be taken to empower more women to rediscover their agency and ignite change on a global scale.
Shaili Chopra, Founder, Gytree and SheThePeople Network
Dr. Ambika Sharma, CEO, Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry (ABWCI)
ElsaMarie D'Silva, Founder, Red Dot Foundation Global and Red Dot Foundation
Anita Vasudeva, Independent Transformational Coach (Professional & Personal), Leadership, DEI, Culture & Communication
Swati Bhargava, Co-Founder, CashKaro & EarnKaro
Saloni Bhardwaj, Co-Founder & Chief Transformation Officer, Lotus Petal Foundation
Ashwini Sirsikar, Group Service Line Leader, Ipsos UU and Synthesio
More than 25 years after the term ‘war for talent’ was coined, four out of five CHROs say they still struggle to find the workers they need to execute strategy. Old approaches to talent aren’t working, so it’s time to challenge prevailing assumptions to think differently about building the skills for tomorrow. In this session, Tania Lennon, IMD Executive Director Strategic Talent Solutions, will present the latest research on how technology can help turbocharge the skills and capabilities of the future. From analytics and algorithms to technology-enabled assessment tools, our executive panel will discuss how to make the most of technology to support a more inclusive approach to talent development.
Women account for 90% of frontline health workers and 70% of the overall global health workforce, providing essential health services to an estimated 5 billion people worldwide. Women are leading the charge when it comes to advancing health equity, yet several factors are inhibiting women’s progress in the field, from a pandemic-induced mass exodus of women from the healthcare labor force, to a broken pipeline for women leaders, who hold just 25% of senior leadership roles. What is the impact on the health ecosystem if we don’t solve for this workforce crisis? Join us as we explore what it will take to achieve equitable health for present and future generations.
Mary Stutts, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
Kristen Von Seggern, Vice President, Strategic Programs, Supply Chain & Operations, Johnson & Johnson
Meenakshi Nevatia, Country President & Managing Director, Pfizer India
Takako Ohyabu, Chief Global Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
Rehan Khan, Managing Director, MSD India
Bhawana Awasthy, GM, India, and Vice President Medical & Scientific Management, Syneos Health
The pursuit of economic empowerment for women and the reduction of gender disparities is a pivotal force driving the realization of the 2030 Agenda. Research underscores the fact that the empowerment of women in economic spheres sets in motion a series of positive effects spanning their children, households, and wider communities. However in order to realize complete economic empowerment for women, substantial strides must be made in women’s livelihood through employment and entrepreneurship both in the formal and informal economy. Although women-owned businesses are expanding in reach and revenue, women represent just one third of high growth entrepreneurs, due to a higher risk of being overlooked, a lack of funding and the fact that most venture capitalists are men. It’s time to reexamine the playing field. Join us as we discuss what resources, access, and information women entrepreneurs need to get set up in order to scale up.
When women get seats on boards or executive committees, they are at the heart of influencing India’s transformative digital landscape. How are women harnessing these opportunities and securing powerful portfolios to steer pivotal change? Join us as we discuss the strategies women leaders are using to navigate and uncover their long-term visions while leading profitability and innovation in India’s evolving digital sphere.
Women in tech are amongst the top leaders who are driving innovation in global cities. But they occupy a very small fraction of jobs; just 25% of workers in the technology sector are women, and they hold only 11% of executive roles. There is a substantial gender gap in specialist digital skills as well. In this session, we’ll hear from the leaders who are tackling the tech leadership gap to ensure more women are at the center of digital innovation.
Madhura DasGupta Sinha, Founder & CEO, Aspire For Her
Nitendra Rajput, Senior Vice President, Mastercard
Ashutosh Gupta, Country Manager, LinkedIn India
Roma Datta Chobey, Managing Director - Digital First Businesses, Google India
Amit Mehta, Head, Training & Certification, Amazon Web Services
Rajashri Sai, Founder, Impactree.AI
Honey Goyal, Lead, Knowledge Management, KPMG in India
India officially has the largest population of millennials and GenZ on the planet, with 600 million people between ages 18-35. At the same time, the economy is booming. Yet fewer than 1 in 5 Indian women work, and women are dropping out of the workforce in record numbers. Herein lies one of India's biggest challenges: as its population grows, working women could be left behind. Join us for a discussion on the future of an equitable, multigenerational workforce in India and the role young women play as the culture shifts and we create more equitable ecosystems.
Lakshmi Pratury, Founder and CEO, INK TALKS
Shreya Soni, Founder and CEO, The Ideas Lab
Oona Shambhavi, CEO & Co-Founder, mySustainOnline and Visual Artist
Satyashiv D’mello, Lead (DEI&W) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Wellbeing and Social Sustainability, Conscious Development
Upasana Taku, Co-Founder and COO, MobiKwik
Varda Taneja, Vice President, Invest India
Ruchika Mehta, Editor, Large- Luxury & Lifestyle, India Today Group
Globally, one in four people will be affected by a mental illness at some point in their lives. And men and women in the sports and entertainment industries have the added pressures of perfection and constant media coverage and scrutiny to reckon with. What role does the media play in the mental wellness conversation, and what needs to change to normalize and de-stigmatize mental illness? Join us as we elevate the voices of leaders who are changing the narrative, sharing their stories, working to erase the stigmas around mental health.
Deborah Sawaf, Founder & CEO, Thalé Blanc and The Power Of Words Brand
Vishakha Singh, Founder, Habits for Thinking
Raj Mariwala, Director, Mariwala Health Initiative
Kalyani Chawla, Founder and CEO, Rezon Luxury Silverware
Ms. Jyotika Jhalani, Founder & Creative Director, Janavi India
Merlyn D’souza, Director, Music Mode and Founding Partner, Brand Musiq
Afsana Cherian Kapoor, Founder, People for Action, NamaH
