Conference: A Virtual Meeting Room of Industry Leaders With Career Advice

By Neha Bagaria, Founder & CEO, HerKey (formerly JobsForHer)

#Unlock Potential: Enabling women to unlock their potential through HerKey, a woman’s career companion at every phase of her life.

Unlocking women's careers is of paramount importance in the pursuit of gender equality and inclusive economic growth.

Despite significant progress in recent decades, women continue to face numerous barriers and biases that hinder their professional advancement.

Let’s discuss ways to foster a more equitable society by unlocking women’s careers and creating an environment that allows women to reach their full potential.

Sherine John, VP Credit India Leader, Synchrony

Creating an inclusive & equitable future for women starters, restarters and risers.

Women are the backbone of the Indian economy, and India has the potential to add $700 billion to the global GDP by increasing women’s participation in the labour force (McKinsey Global). It also states that the country could add nearly $2.9T by giving equal opportunities to women.

Let’s discuss challenges faced by women in the workplace and explore strategies to unlock and maximise growth opportunities for them by dismantling gender bias, promoting equal opportunities and implementing supportive policies.

Geetha Ramamoorthi, MD KBR India, KBR

Harjit Kaur, Head TA APAC, Equinix

Jhansi Jagannadham Naidu, Director Talent Acquisition -India, Micron Technology

Sureeti Saraf, Director People & Capability Business Partner, Mastercard

Moderator - Tina Vinod, Founder & CEO, Diversity Simplified

Hear real-life work-life journeys from women who have been there and overcome that.

Uma Avantsa, Vice President, India & APAC Operations, Vimeo

Building a lifelong learning mindset

According to a recent survey conducted by HerKey, 92% of companies claim that their Learning and Development (L&D) programs are specifically tailored to promote the growth of women within their organizations.

Let’s focus on cultivating a lifelong learning attitude to adapt to evolving industries, technologies, and workplace dynamics.

Arthi Mangalam J, Head - Learning and Development, Dentsu International

Charishma Chundi, Software Development Manager, Xperi Inc.

Dr. C S Nimisha, Deputy Director, GlobalFoundries

Sujana Mulaparti, Technical Delivery Manager, Reltio

Moderator - Vandana Saxena, Head HR & Learning & Development, 3A Learning Solutions

Hear real-life work-life journeys from women who have been there and overcome that.

Varsha Agarwal, Director, Digital & SaaS Transformation, VMware

Building allies and advocates to thrive in the workplace

Let’s explore the importance of building strong relationships with allies and advocates who can support women's career progression, champion their achievements, and amplify their voices in professional settings.

Kasturi Cotha, Head HR, Bengaluru | HRBP, Global - Product & Technology, Taylor & Francis Group

Pooja Mehtani, General Counsel, Company Secretary, Sun Life Global Solutions

Satyavani Suryadevara, Senior Vice President, MIS TECH, Moody’s

Sugandha S, MD DTS, S&P Global

Moderator - Bhuvana Subramanyan, Chief Marketing Officer, Spinning Wheels

Delve into the essential aspects of harnessing the untapped potential within every woman, offering insights and inspiration to elevate their professional journeys. With a focus on breaking barriers, embracing diversity, and fostering an inclusive work environment, this keynote will leave attendees with a renewed sense of purpose and the tools needed to unlock a world of endless possibilities.

Aparna Rao, CBS Center Lead, India, Cargill Business Services

How can Corporate India create pathways for women returning to the workforce.

According to an annual D&I survey conducted by HerKey, 64% companies have a special target for hiring returnee women. A step in the right direction, but still a long way to go.

Let’s deep dive into measures, policies and programmes that will enable women to make a strong comeback after a career break.

Aarati Salvi, Manager People & Capability Business Partner, Mastercard

Ajay Krishnankutty, Head TA APAC | D&I Leader, Siemens Healthineers

Bhavana Murthy, Senior Manager - TA, Visa

Harsha Bhosale, Diversity Recruiting Leader Japan and Asia Pacific, Oracle India Private Limited

Jalpa Ajmera, Account Manager, Enterprise Sales, Cisco

Neha Malhotra, Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition, dunnhumby

Ruchika Sinha, Director - Human Capital, Myntra

Shubha Sharath, Senior Director, Program Delivery, Epsilon

Suhena Deb Rathore, Regional HR East, Greenlam Industries Limited

Urvashi Verma, Head Talent Acquisition APAC, Xperi Inc.

Moderator - Anushree Prakash, AVP Sales, HerKey (formerly JobsForHer)

Resume Writing and Interview Skills: Offer tips for creating a standout resume and preparing for job interviews, including handling tough questions and presenting accomplishments effectively.

Rajat Vashishta, Founder, Resumod.in & GetsetResumes.com

Industry Trends and Future Opportunities: Exploring emerging trends and industries with growth potential, identifying opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated fields, adapting to technological advancements and industry shifts.

Shonali Advani, Brand & Marketing Consultant

What is corporate India doing to advance women in the workforce?

According to a recent survey conducted by HerKey, it was found that only 37% of women currently hold senior to leadership positions in the participating organizations.

Let’s discuss the lack of representation in leadership positions; the scarcity of female role models and mentors can hinder women's progression, as it becomes harder for them to envision themselves in higher-level positions and receive guidance to navigate potential obstacles.

Anupama Basak, HR Director, Freshworks

Anupama Sridhar, Senior Manager - Commercial Excellence, Beam Suntory

Charusmitha Rao, Director – Global Talent Development, Akamai Technologies

Koshika Nimesh, Program Manager - Recruitment Marketing & Strategic Sourcing, Korn Ferry

Linet D Souza, Senior Director, Carelon Global Solutions

Remona Lingham, Head of People & Capability, Anko

Sarika Saini, Senior Director HR, Birlasoft Limited

Shivani Valluri, People Lead – BIT – Agile Coach, SoftwareOne

Suranjana M, Head TA APAC | D&I Leader, Itron

Uvika Sudhran, HR Business Manager - India Technology Centre, CNH Industrial

Moderator - Pritha Nagpal, VP Sales, HerKey (formerly JobsForHer)

Work-Life Balance and Time Management: Address the challenges of balancing career aspirations with personal life, and provide strategies for effective time management and prioritization.

Bijal Kothari, Founder, Finesco Training Solutions

Building Confidence and Resilience: Techniques for boosting self-confidence and overcoming self-limiting beliefs, Developing resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks, sharing personal stories of triumph and growth.

Shonali Advani, Brand & Marketing Consultant

Recognising Women Achievers in Different Categories of Work

Women in Education

Women in HR/D&I

Women in Marketing/Content/Sales presented by Aparupa Sur, Head of Brand & Communications, Ambit Global Private Client

Women in Finance/ Accounting presented by Aparupa Sur, Head of Brand & Communications, Ambit Global Private Client

Women in Tech/ Product presented by Ravi Shekaran, Director of Product Technology Services & Bengaluru Operations, Taylor & Francis Group

Women Entrepreneurs

Women Starters

Women Restarters

Women Leaders

Women in Impact

Women Professionals

Women in Healthcare

Women in Fashion/Art/Design