Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Welcome note

Be the spark of Change

SheSparks is a movement of actionable change. A call to action to bring women, who are not bogged down by status quo. These are women who are committed to BEING and CREATING the spark of change. This is not an event, or a gathering. This is a force of change.

Shradha Sharma

Founder & CEO,
YourStory

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Fireside Chat

Building a robust framework for upskilling women

Upskilling for women who carry a larger share of caregiving and domestic duties, is often a challenge. This session discusses why it is imperative to design upskilling programmes that are flexible. It also offers insights on building cohesive plans for execution.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Dr. Chintan Vaishnav

Mission Director,
Atal Innovation Mission
(AIM), Chair Startup 20 Engagement Group

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

SHEtalks

DNA Match: CEO-ship and Mom-duty
(Nobody told me about the greatest skills that overlap)

Do you know why mothers make the best CEOs? Being resourceful, persuasive, hardworking and determined works wonders – not only when raising a child, but also leading a company. Hear Shreyasi Singh, Founder & CEO, Harappa Education decode the workings of a mom-brain in the corner office.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Shreyasi Singh

Founder & CEO,
Harappa

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Experience Break

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Launch of The State of Women Entrepreneurship Report 2023 + Fireside Chat

Inspiring change at the top

The needle is moving in the right direction for women in leadership roles. Yet, there is a lot to achieve. For Vani Kola, a leader in the startup ecosystem for decades, the mission is to not just shatter the proverbial glass ceiling but also change the view from top.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Vani Kola

Managing Director,
Kalaari Capital

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM

Panel Discussion

Beyond stereotypes: Women breaking the mould

According to stereotypes, the common belief is that only men can do some things better. These include skills like truck driving or butchering, among others. But today these preconceived notions are being broken by women, who are venturing into these male-dominated roles.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Amritagandha Dutta

Founder and CEO,
Expand AI

Shirley D'Costa

CBO,
Kulfi Collective

Aakriti Vohra

Global Network Delegate,
LaLiga

Saniya Jeswani

Co-founder & CEO,
Perkant Tech

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM

Fireside chat

The 48% that counts: Bringing in more women to directly participate in the workforce

Are there more women in the workforce, than before? Or is the reality a lot different? During the pandemic, it was women who took the bigger hit, putting their domestic roles of being mothers, wives or daughters, before their careers. So, how can we change that to bring back more women into the workforce?

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Neha Jain

Operations and Innovation,
Akamai Technologies

Charusmita Rao

Head - Talent Development, India and APJ,
Akamai Technologies

12:10 PM - 12:20 PM

SHETALKS

Going knee-deep in tech: My journey of revolutionising healthcare

Creating a world where musculoskeletal healthcare is super intuitive, affordable and highly accessible to all. Sounds cool right? But what does it take for a young entrepreneur to build something pathbreaking in a country and society like India? Hear from Anmol Saxena on the pros and cons of being a female founder, disruptor and problem solver in healthtech.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Anmol Ajay Saxena

Founder and CEO,
Ashva WearTech

12:20 PM - 12:50 PM

panel discussion

Ruling the storm: Women leading money matters

What will make the male-dominated financial segment more diverse and inclusive towards women? Listen from women leaders who are at the forefront of changing the narrative when it comes to investments, account books, tough financial calls, and more, and know all about their triumphs, learnings, and challenges.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Kanika Mayar

Partner,
Vertex Ventures SEA & India,

Ruchi Kalra

Co-founder,
OfBusiness

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

panel discussion

Becoming India's first transgender model

From facing abuse from her mother and father, to being raped when she was 11, Naaz has overcome many difficult moments in her life. She also is India's first transgender model. Hear about her trials and wins with insights on how we can become a more inclusive society.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Naaz Joshi

India's First transgender model

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Fireside chat

From Alwar to the corner office: Leading a male-dominated sector

Meghna Agarwal started her journey in the small-town of Alwar, Rajasthan. Today, she is a leader in the commercial real estate space, heading one of the biggest coworking companies of the country. Here's how she continues to strive for excellence and fighting the good fight.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Meghna Agarwal

Co-founder,
IndiQube

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION

Grit & grace: Inspiring stories of tech leaders who scaled it to the top

When we see successful women reach the top of masculine domains such as tech, it feels as though the future is brimming with opportunities for women. But what are the roadblocks women face while working in male-dominated sectors? Listen to women leaders as they share their stories and celebrate their individuality and accomplishments.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Mathangi Sri

Chief Data Officer,
Yubi

Sucharitha Chapparam

Sr. Director of Engineering,
Esper

Deepa Parikh

Head of Solutions Engineering, India,
Akamai Technologies

Rachita Choudhary

VP - Backend Engineering,
Dream 11

2:45 PM - 2:55 PM

SHETALKS

For those who chase their dreams against all odds

Listen to Anamika Joshi's poetic take on shattering the glass ceiling and challenging the societal norms. Get a lyrical peek into Anamika's journey of becoming a spoken word artist and tackling patriarchy, gender dynamics, casual sexism, complexities of relationships, and more.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Anamika Joshi

Spoken word artist

2:55 PM - 3:25 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION

The changemakers of Bharat

India is a diverse country, with a varied range of communities that have their own unique challenges. And each requires critical thinking and execution at the ground level. Listen to some key changemakers creating impact across the country.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Kanksshi Agarwal

Founder,
NETRI Foundation

Sakshi Srivastava

Founder Director,
Anubhuti

Vinita Gursahani Singh

Trustee,
We, The People Abhiyan

3:25 PM - 3:45 PM

Fireside chat

Building a business of positive impact

Josh Talks is among one of India’s few businesses that have created a large impact alongside a solid business. Let’s hear from the co-founder & CEO, Supriya Paul how Josh Talks continues to inspire, inform and upskill India while scaling the business.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media

Supriya Paul

Co-founder & CEO,
Josh Talk

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

panel discussion

Beating the odds & rising up the ranks

To address gender inequalities in the workplace, it isn't enough to just enter through the door. The challenge lies in helping them climb up the career, advancing in their careers no matter what obstacle lies ahead. In this panel, we will hear from women leaders about how they are winning in their careers.

Prashant Malik
Co-creator,
Apache Cassandra

Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media