THEME
In 2021 we introduced the concept of an Equiverse - an Universe where equity is the norm. The Universe progressed over the decades and the prosperity that came from this progress was phenomenal. But unfortunately, the growth has not been balanced for all.
“Women, we know, are the first to be affected by war, and the last to be taken into account when it ends.”
says Angelina Jolie.
This is true for all other natural and man-made disasters. They have impacted women more adversely than men—be it their Work, Wealth, Well-being, or Welfare. We are calling these the 4W's.
How do we transform the universe to be more equitable - an Equiverse?
Our conference endeavors to provide a platform for leaders across sectors & regions, engaged in empowering women to come & share their insights. We hope it will lead to a deeper enquiry into the specific areas, fill data & information gaps, and encourage more research that can point to actions to increase the momentum of change to create a more sustainable world.
ORGANISERS
TalentNomics India is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to creating a strong pipeline of women leaders & supporting an ecosystem that enables women to progress and succeed. They have been trailblazing women's leadership development since 2015, with their pioneering Leadership learning programs for professional women.
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a German political foundation driving regional and global prosperity. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Japan's Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS) focuses on sustainable growth and society 5.0, and in particular, on three strategic areas:
1. Advancing women leadership
2. Free trade and multilateralism, and
3. The future of work.
It brings together a network of policy makers, economists, political analysts and thought leaders across Asia to discuss emerging issues, propose policy alternatives and share best practices.
GUESTS OF HONOUR
Shabana Azmi
Actor and Social Activist
Peggy Clark
President & CEO,
International Center for
Research on Women (ICRW)
MP Seiko Noda
Former Minister in charge of Women's Empowerment,
Former Minister of State
for Gender Equality, Japan
PANELISTS
EMCEE
Nikita Singla
Associate Director-BRIEF,
Consultant-The World Bank
Disha Tripathy
Program Coordinator,
TalentNomics India
AGENDA
DAY 1 - 10th November 2022
01:20 PM TO 01:40 PM
Introduction and Opening Remarks
Ipsita Kathuria
Founder & CEO,
TalentNomics India
Rabea Brauer
Country Representative Japan,
Director of Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS), KAS Japan
01:40 PM TO 02:40 PM
Her story in Enabling an Equiverse
Breaking stereotypes in Work, Wealth, Wellbeing and Welfare for Women.
Shabana Azmi
Actor and Social Activist
Saurabh Srivastava
Chairman, IAN,
Co-founder, NASSCOM
02:45 PM TO 03:45 PM
Creating Equity in workspace
Together we prosper
How can women be more productively engaged? Women, in spite of having the same levels of education as men, have lost out on employment and growth opportunities that would give them both voice and respect. Meaningful employment opportunities after career breaks could tap into the tremendous latent talent in the economy. Awareness around the issue has not led to action to solve the inequity. What can be done?
Nishi Vasudeva
Independent Director on Boards,
Former CMD, HPCL
Dr. Saundarya Rajesh
Founder & President,
Avtar-The Power of Diversity
Aditya Ghosh
Former President, Indigo
Chairperson-Social Enterprises, SEWA
Shilpa Ajwani
Founder & CEO, Unomantra,
Former MD, Tupperware India
Anuradha Khosla
Senior Vice President HR
(Global Head Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,
Talent Development & Employee Engagement)
03:50 PM TO 04:20 PM
Explore : Investing in Women for Parity (Work, Wealth and Wellbeing)
Existing opportunities & challenges, what is available, can be done to bring them at par with men, who can make it happen, how do we motivate them?
Padmaja Ruparel
Co-founder, Indian Angel Network
Nupur Garg
Founder,
WinPE
04:25 PM TO 05:25 PM
Restoring Personal Wellbeing
Sustaining a happier world
This session would focus on the impact of a gender unequal world, in terms of work opportunities, access to finance, building a net worth, added challenges posed by Covid etc., on the physical and mental wellbeing of women. It again directly impacts their ability to work and build their net worth. How do we break out of this catch 22 situation that will give women the same fighting chance as men to live their life with dignity?
Dr. Varudhini Kankipati
Director & Co-founder,
Inner Connect
Bhavana Issar
Founder & CEO,
Caregiver Saathi
Suhela Khan
Country Programme Manager- Women's Economic Empowerment, UN Women
Soonu Wadewala
SVP-HR, Axis Securities Ltd.
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Dr. Geeta Kumar
Founder and Principal Consultant,
Pragati: Partners in Progress
DAY 2 - 11th November 2022
01:45 PM TO 02:00 PM
Opening and Recap of the previous day
Nikita Singla
Associate Director-BRIEF,
Consultant-The World Bank
Disha Tripathy
Program Coordinator,
TalentNomics India
02:05 PM TO 02:35 PM
Explore: Work, Wealth and Wellbeing of women in the organized sector
Look into existing opportunities & challenges for women in the organized sector.
What can be done to bring women at par with men?
MP Seiko Noda
Former Minister in charge of Women's Empowerment,
Former Minister of State for Gender Equality, Japan
Binoo Wadhwa
Ex CPO, Yum! Brands and Sapient,
Advisory Board Member, TalentNomics India
02:40 PM TO 03:25 PM
Explore: Success Differentiators for Work, Wealth and Wellbeing of women entrepreneurs in South Asia
Present findings of the first of its kind research on what leads to success of selected women entrepreneurs in the same eco system where many fail. What are some of the innate factors specific to them, what kind of an environment is needed and what opportunities they leveraged to succeed.
Radhicka Kapoor
Senior Visiting Fellow,
ICRIER
Uma Reddy
Managing Director,
Hitech Magnetics and Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
03:30 PM TO 04:30 PM
Gender specific Welfare network
Making equity the norm
Deliberate on welfare measures and disbursement of it to women by state and central governments, private and social sectors, that can enable them to avail of equal opportunities to Work, build their Wealth and preserve their Wellbeing.
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Cristita Perez
Sr. Programme Manager,
Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS), KAS Japan
Maitreyi Das
Practice Manager, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land Global Practice,The World Bank
Samantha Hung
Chief of Gender Equality
Thematic Group, ADB
Arun Nagpal
Co-founder & Managing Director,
Mrida Group
04:35 PM TO 05:50 PM
Empowering through Wealth
Getting a voice and gaining respect
How can women with same education and talent build the same net worth as men? Women earn less for the same work, they have less control over their finances, they invest more on education and health of family members and are more likely to fall out of workforce or lose their jobs.
Kalpana Kochhar
Director, Development Policy
and Finance, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Nisha Agrawal
Former CEO,
OXFAM India
Farzanah Chowdhury
Managing Director,
Green Delta Insurance
Rahul Gupta
CEO & Board Director, Avanti Finance
Anita George
Co-Founding Partner,
Edhina Capital
Rashi Narang
Founder,
Heads Up For Tails
05:55 PM TO 06:25 PM
Progress and Way Forward
Work, Wealth and Wellbeing of women
Existing opportunities & challenges, what is available, can be done to bring them at par with men, who can make it happen, how do we motivate them?
Ipsita Kathuria
Founder & CEO,
TalentNomics India
Peggy Clark
CEO & President,
ICRW
06:25 PM TO 06:30 PM
Closing : Manifesto of the Equiverse
Uma Sharma
Head - Business HR & Talent Acquisition,
PNB Housing Finance Limited
06:30 PM onwards
Vote of Thanks
Heena Handa
Managing Partner & Creative Head,
EDC Space
PARTNERS
Platinum Partners
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Valued Partners
Session Partners
