Registration

The Accidental Entrepreneur

Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld & exchange4media Group

Cracking The Capital Raising Code

What makes your company worth investing? An address on five tips to raise capital fast

Mahendra Swarup, Founder, Venture Gurukool

Behind The Scenes: The Co-Opt Model

What is the kind of support system required for women –– whether at home or at work –– to create the route for a successful entrepreneurship journey?

• Ms Anoushka Adya, Founder & Partner, Di-Mentions Studio
• Ms Nancy Bhasin, Founder, Thisforthat
• Ms Sadiya Naseem, Founder & CEO, Glam Studio
• Ms Sarah Sham, Principal Designer, Essajees Atelier
• Ms Srividya Kannan, Founder Director, Avaali Solutions
• Ms Sumitra Vinit Goenka, Director Ratein Infotech India Pvt Ltd, CEO-Triangle, Founder Director Freshfrugies, Trustee-Nirman NGO
• Ms Sunanda Kashyap, Founder, Crazymee
• Session Chair: Mr Ruhail Amin, Editorial lead, BW Businessworld & exchange4media

Wonder Women In Tech

What comprises the trend setters, the game changers, the women who set the rules in what was once considered men’s domain

• Ms Jyotsna Uttamchandani, Executive Director, SSK Appliances
• Ms Mona Jalota, Founder & MD, Krypton Global Investments
• Ms Sudeshna Datta, Co-Founder, Absolutdata
• Ms Tamanna Dhamija, Co-founder, Baby Destination
• Ms Tanvi Malik, Co-Founder, Faballey
• Session Chair: Ms Vani Gupta Dandia, Co-Founder & CEO, Benddit-Moderation

Closet Confessions

A conversation for the women of today breaking stereotypes by being bold and promoting overall wellness rather than shape or size

Mr Sridhar Ranganathan Managing Director India & South Asia, Allergan India

Lunch

Beating Workplace Challenges

Despite an aggressive stride towards creating awareness, workplace discrimination is still a reality. How have women overcome it, and what is their advice to others?

• Ms Ainara Kaur, CEO, Canvilicious Marketing Services
• Ms Arushi Verma, Co-Founder, Fitpass
• Ms Ashtar Tashi, Crystal Therapist & Spiritual Healer
• Ms Fauzia Khan, Vice President, Film Audit, Spatial Access
• Ms Gurleen Saraon, Alliances Director, Sitecore India
• Ms Nmami Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Nmami Life
• Ms Kanika Gupta Shori, Founder & COO, Square Yards
• Ms Richa Sinha, Co-Founder, Agenc
• Ms Shikha A Sharma, Director, Fat To Slim
• Session Chair: Ms Ntasha Berry, Co-Founder, Venture Gurukool

Inspiration For Preparation

What motivates and inspires women entrepreneurs to continue pushing the envelope and achieve greater success at an age where ‘uncertainty’ is the only constant

• Ms Angel Bedi, Founder, The Filmy Owl
• Ms Gursakhi Lugani, Founder, Nakhrewaali
• Ms Nafisa Rachel William, Founder, Label Nafisa Rachel William Fashion
• Ms Priya Singh Dubey, Founder, Rangreza
• Ms Natasha Chaudhri, Founder Partner, Earth Art & Yumi
• Ms Sarika Bhattacharyya, CEO, BD Foundation
• Ms Rachel Goenka, CEO, The Chocolate Spoon Company
• Session Chair: Ms Tripti Shinghal Somani, MD, KGS Advisors LLP

Networking Break

Acing The Funding Interview

A firsthand account from women entrepreneurs on different type of questions during funding interviews, and how to tackle them

• Ms Aditi Balbir, Founder & CEO, V Resorts
• Ms Anu Sehgal, Founder, Digitalmill
• Ms Anvita Dekhane, Chief of Staff, BabyChakra
• Ms Kanika Tekriwal, Founder, JetSetGo
• Ms Rashi Gulati Menda, CEO, Zapyle
• Ms Soumya Kant, Founder, Clovia
• Ms Swati Bhargava, Co-Founder, Cashkaro
• Session Chair: Ms Durga Das, Managing Director Das Star Ventures

Strengthening India’s Entrepreneurship: The Role Can Women Play

Jyotsna Sitling, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Building On The Indian Entrepreneurship Story

As entrepreneurship becomes the “in-thing”, what stands out the most about India’s entrepreneurship journey;

• Mita Chaudhary, Founder & Mentor, Rhythm of Life
• Dr. Priya Virmani, Founder & Paint Our World
• Seema Harsha, Co-Founder & COO, Indiassetz
• Mr Raghav Sood, Founder, Skin Elements
• Mr Tej Kapoor, Managing Director & Head, Fosun RZ Capital India
• Session Chair: Mr Harjit Singh, Founder, EB5 USA Services

How To Build An Investible Company?

Mr Aditya Prakash Gupta, Partner, GEMs

BW Disrupt Women Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony

Fireside Chat

Ms Falguni Nayar, Founder & CEO, Nykaa
In conversation with Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld & exchange4media Group

Celebration Drinks & Dinner

Registration

@happiness

Yogesh Kochhar, Happiness Evangelist

New World Order

The entrepreneurial ecosystem has evolved in line with the share economy, allowing more opportunities for women entrepreneurs. What are some of the next expected changes & impact?

Mr Amit Ramani, Founder & CEO, Awfis Space Solutions

Three Steps In Creating A Brand

Ms Sangeeta Talwar, Creator of Iconic brands (Maggi, Tata Tea), Leadership Speaker, CXO level, Marketer, Consultant, Author

Bootstrapping Your Way to Success

Mr Aditya Gadge, Founder and CEO, AIWMI

How Women Leaders Are Creating a ‘Better’ World

Adding sustainability development to the equation is critical and women leaders are adopting different ways to ensure a healthier future for all

• Ms Aleya Sen,Writer, Director, Co-Founder, Chrome Pictures
• Ms Ananya Birla, Singer
• Ms Blossom Kochhar, Founder, Aroma Magic
• Ms Kanchan Dwivedi, Founder, LoanGini
• Ms Meghna Ghai Puri, President, Whistling Woods International
• Dr Shruti Nath, Mentor & Director, Qwazent Health Search
• Ms Tanvi Johri, Co-Founder & CEO, Carmesi
• Session Chair: Ms Noor Fathima Warsia, Group Editor – Marketing & Advertising, BW Businessworld

Replicating the Culture of Care from Home to the Workplace

The lessons from home that can assist in building an outcome-driven culture in office

• Ms Meghna Saraogi, Founder, StyleDotMe
• Ms Rahmi Narang, Founder, Heads Up for Tails
• Dr. Niru Kumar, Founder, Ask Insights Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
• Ms Mukta Nandini Jain, Chairperson, Confederation of Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce & Industry Women Entrepreneur Council
• Ms Veena Ashiya, Passionate Shoe Creator & Founder, Monrow
• Ms Rajiee M Shinde, President, Epic Television Network
• Ms Bhargavi S, VP, Tata AIA Life Insurance
• Ms Bhavana Issar, Founder & CEO, Caregiver Saathi
• Session Chair: Ms Seema Jhingan Partner & Co-Founder, LexCounsel

Special address

Mr. Deepak Bagla, MD & CEO Invest India

Lunch

Tapping The Food Opportunity

The food & beverage sector has brought many opportunities for women entrepreneurs; what more can be done to untap the value of this sector

• Ms Apeksha Jain, Chief Confiturier & Founder, The Gourmet
• Ms Manvi Chaudhary, Director & Founder, Pier 38 & Dips By Jars
• Ms Anahita Dhondy, Chef Partner, SodaBottleOpenerWala
• Ms Shruti Gochhwal, Co-founder & Director, Zappfresh
• Ms Radhika Khandelwal, Chef-Owner, Radish Hospitality
• Ms Sakshi Tulsian, Co- Founder, Posist
• Session Chair: Mr Yeshwanth Nag Mocherla,Founder, The ThickShake Factory

An Entrepreneur’s Opportunity

Mr Harjit Singh, Founder, EB5 USA Services

The Communication Makers

In a world where perception is reality, a conversation with women leaders on why image is important, and what are some tips for women entrepreneurs to make the most of opportunities present in personal and company image building

• Ms Amandeep Arora, Head, PR & Communications, Docprime.com (A Policybazaar Group Company)
• Ms Indu Sharma, Head, Corporate Communications, RB India
• Ms Prabhjot Minhas, Head, Marketing & Communications, Teradata India
• Ms Pritha Dasgupta, Director, Integrated Communications, IPG Mediabrands India
• Ms Shree Das, Corporate PR Lead, Xiaomi Technology
• Ms Vandana Chopra, Head, Brand & Communications, KPMG
• Session Chair: Ms Kiran Ray Chaudhury, Co-founder & Jt Managing Director, 80 dB Mavericks

Instilling The Content-First Culture

How can entrepreneurs & businesses make content work harder for better results

• Ms Priya Kumar, Motivational Speaker & Author
• Ms Natasha Kewalramani, Founder MissManage
• Session Chair: Ms Noor Fathima Warsia, Group Editor – Marketing & Advertising, BW Businessworld

Elevating Women to Empower Communities

• Ms Dipika Raikwar, Founder, Kalakari India
• Ms Jyotsna Kaur Habibullah, Founder & Director, Awadh Mango Growers Association
• Dr. Kuiljeit Uppaal, Image Scientist, CEO, Krea
• Ms Prerna Mukharya, Founder, OUTLINE India
• Ms Rashmi Berry, Founder & MD, Brandstory
• Ms Savvy Dilip, Co-founder & COO, Videotap
• Ms Varuna Anand, Textile designer, The Splendor of Kashmir
• Session Chair: Mr Ved Shukla, Founder & CEO, Benefic Media

Closing Address