ABOUT AWLS
Launched in 2016, AWLS has emerged as a credible platform that provides leaders—women and men—an opportunity to celebrate the journeys of successful women leaders and exchange ideas on how to develop and nurture women leaders to achieve a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable growth. It also provides leading organizations to showcase their exemplary work in DEI and thus promote their brand, especially for talent. Participants have an excellent opportunity to network, find mentors, and make new connections.
A recent assessment report by UN Women is titled “The World is failing girls and women” and estimates the need for an additional USD 360 billion in investment per year to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment by 2030. As for women in corporate leadership, the current situation reflects both progress and persistent challenges. While there has been an increase in women's representation in corporate leadership, disparities persist, with women still underrepresented in top executive positions and boardrooms. The global gender pay gap remains a concern, and women often face challenges in achieving equal pay. Women-led startups are growing, but obstacles in accessing funding persist. With the advent of GenAI, society is at the cusp of a massive transformation. Another big technological change is advances in Robotics. When AI meets robotics, big changes will follow. Established businesses will be transformed. New businesses will emerge. Some say that more than 50% of current jobs may not exist. Which jobs will survive? How would this affect women in the workforce? What can leaders do to promote gender parity as they embrace GenAI and Robotics.
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AGENDA
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09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Networking
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10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Lamp Lighting & Welcome Remarks by Quest Group
Arvind Singh | Founder, Quest Group
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10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Panel 1 - Successful Women Leaders’ Journeys
Moderator:
Venkatesh Srinivasan | CEO, Nexus Consulting
Panellists
Dr. Akshata Rao | Associate Director, Global Regulatory & Safety Medical Writing, Merck Healthcare R&D, India
Shreya Dhawal | Head of Leadership Development and DE&I, Broadridge
Maya John | Chief People Officer, VerSe Innovation
Shalini Sankarshana | Managing Director, Planview Inc.
- This panel will feature insightful discussions with accomplished women leaders, exploring their unique career paths, the barriers they overcame, and the lessons they've learned along the way.
- The session will include a Q&A, allowing the audience to engage directly with the panelists and gain practical advice on navigating their own leadership journeys.
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11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Keynote Address: Women in Entrepreneurship
Anna Roy | Principal Economic Adviser, NITI Aayog
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11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Networking Break
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12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Panel 2 - Glass Ceiling or Sticky Floor?
Moderator:
Suman Ghose | Founder, Inroads Leadership Development Pvt. Ltd.
Panellists
Varsha Agarwal | Founder and CHRO, Lenostun
Sandhya George | Head of Talent Management and Engagement, Southeast Asia, Essilorluxottica
Subhasis Mishra | Ex-Amazon
- This panel will delve into the complex barriers that women face in advancing to leadership roles, focusing on the intersectionality of gender with other aspects of identity, such as race, age, and disability.
- The discussion will also highlight what Boards and CEOs are doing to break these barriers and support the growth of young women leaders.
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1.00 PM- 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
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2.00 PM – 02.40 PM
Workshop: Inclusive Leadership
Developing skills for an inclusive workplace
Nitin Goil | Senior Advisor, NeuroLeadership Institute
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02.40 PM- 03.30 PM
Panel 3 - Gender Pay Gap
Moderator:
Priya Tiruviti | Ex-Citibank Global Rewards
Panellists:
Manish Sabherwal | Vice-Chairman, Teamlease Services
Aparna Chetan | CHRO, Torry Harris
Krishna Raghavan | Chief People Officer at The Nudge.
- This panel will address the persistent issue of the gender pay gap, showcasing how leading companies are successfully identifying and closing pay disparities.
- Discussions will focus on effective strategies, policy implementations, and the role of flexible work arrangements in promoting pay equity.
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3:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Networking Coffee break
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04:00 PM – 4:50 PM
Panel 4 - GenAI: Impact on Women Leaders
Key challenges and strategies for navigating the evolving tech landscape
Moderator:
Roy Thomas | Deputy Director & Head of Diversity and Inclusion - Nasscom Foundation
Panellists:
Shelesh Chopra | Senior Director, Software Engineering, Dell Technologies
Neha Bagaria | Founder & CEO, HerKey
Thiagarajan Venkatesan | Ex-MD, JP Morgan Chase
Augustus Azariah | Regional Director, Kendryl India
- This panel will explore the impact of Generative AI and Robotics on women in leadership roles.
- It will discuss the specific challenges women face in a rapidly evolving technological landscape and offer strategies for leveraging these technologies to advance their careers and lead effectively.
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4:50 PM - 05:10 PM
Closing Remarks
Kasturi Cotha | Hon. Secretary - NHRD, Bangalore Chapter
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11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Keynote Address: Women in Entrepreneurship
Anna Roy | Principal Economic Adviser, NITI Aayog
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11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Networking Break
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12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Panel 2 - Glass Ceiling or Sticky Floor?
Moderator:
Suman Ghose | Founder, Inroads Leadership Development Pvt. Ltd.
Panellists
Varsha Agarwal | Founder and CHRO, Lenostun
Sandhya George | Head of Talent Management and Engagement, Southeast Asia, Essilorluxottica
Subhasis Mishra | Ex-Amazon
- This panel will delve into the complex barriers that women face in advancing to leadership roles, focusing on the intersectionality of gender with other aspects of identity, such as race, age, and disability.
- The discussion will also highlight what Boards and CEOs are doing to break these barriers and support the growth of young women leaders.
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1.00 PM- 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
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2.00 PM – 02.40 PM
Workshop: Inclusive Leadership
Developing skills for an inclusive workplace
Nitin Goil | Senior Advisor, NeuroLeadership Institute
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02.40 PM- 03.30 PM
Panel 3 - Gender Pay Gap
Moderator:
Priya Tiruviti | Ex-Citibank Global Rewards
Panellists:
Manish Sabherwal | Vice-Chairman, Teamlease Services
Aparna Chetan | CHRO, Torry Harris
Krishna Raghavan | Chief People Officer at The Nudge.
- This panel will address the persistent issue of the gender pay gap, showcasing how leading companies are successfully identifying and closing pay disparities.
- Discussions will focus on effective strategies, policy implementations, and the role of flexible work arrangements in promoting pay equity.
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3:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Networking Coffee break
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04:00 PM – 4:50 PM
Panel 4 - GenAI: Impact on Women Leaders
Key challenges and strategies for navigating the evolving tech landscape
Moderator:
Roy Thomas | Deputy Director & Head of Diversity and Inclusion - Nasscom Foundation
Panellists:
Senior Director, Software Engineering, Dell Technologies
Neha Bagaria | Founder & CEO, HerKey
Thiagarajan Venkatesan | Ex-MD, JP Morgan Chase
Augustus Azariah | Regional Director, Kendryl India
- This panel will explore the impact of Generative AI and Robotics on women in leadership roles.
- It will discuss the specific challenges women face in a rapidly evolving technological landscape and offer strategies for leveraging these technologies to advance their careers and lead effectively.
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04:50 PM - 05:10 PM
Closing Remarks
Kasturi Cotha | Hon. Secretary - NHRD, Bangalore Chapter
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