By Neha Bagaria, Founder & CEO, HerKey (formerly JobsForHer)
Anisha Singh, Founding Partner, She Capital
How Far We’ve come and How Much More to Go: Decoding Changes, Challenges, and the Road Ahead for a Woman Returnee
From dealing with unconscious bias at home and in the corporate world, to taking the first step into the unknown, the challenges are aplenty. A career break has for the longest time been seen as a gap that will hinder her growth trajectory. Corporate returnship programs, flexible policies are now part of a company’s D&I policy.
Why not reimagine a world where her return-to-work is smooth and second nature to any company to ensure that this latent talent pool is tapped into without bias or prejudice against her career status.
Why not reimagine a world where her reason for career break isn’t a determining factor for a successful second career.
Why not reimagine her bringing her skills and experience as a professional combined with the life experience that she has gained over the years of her break.
Jhansi Jagannadham Naidu, Sr Manager, India TA, Micron Technology
Kasturi Cotha, Head HR, Blr | HRBP, Global – Product & Technology, Taylor & Francis
Rekha Singh, Senior Vice President, Citi Bank
Shirin Sehgal, India Region - Head HR, Moody's
Moderator - Aditi Sheoran, Founder & CEO, Carpe Diem Learning
Listen to the real-world story of a woman who restarted her career against all odds. Did a career break have an impact on her professional journey? What were the challenges at home, and outside of it, that she had to overcome? Reimagining a world where a return-to-work journey is something that women look forward to, and not worry about.
Bhavya DR Vishwanath, Counselling Psychologist, Soft Skills Facilitator, Freelancer
What does it Take to Close the Gender Gap in Tech: Common Barriers and Solutions
Yes, there are very few women in tech. We know it. We acknowledge it. According to a recent Skillsoft Analysis, 1% of women hold positions in high-growth fields like Cybersecurity. What can corporate India do to ensure that women are encouraged to pursue higher roles in technology?It is time we create an action-driven community determined to close the gender gap in technology by providing additional training, mentoring and coaching.
It is time to reimagine a world of technologists; a world where we won't have to use the term woman technologist.
Khushboo Bherwani, Manager HR, Bajaj Auto Ltd.
Shikha Munjal, Associate Director for India Technology, Fidelity International
Sreya Ghosh Oberoi, Diversity and Inclusion Lead - India, Capgemini
Urvashi Verma, Head of Talent Acquisition APAC, Xperi Corporation
Moderator - Geetha Chandrashekar, VP - Engineering, NextGen Healthcare India Ltd.
Listen to the real-world story of a woman who is forging ahead in her career in tech. How did she begin her journey in tech? What were the key challenges? How did she overcome them?
Reimagining a world where women can dream of successful careers in technology without having to worry about gender bias and stereotypes.
Varsha Agarwal, Director - Business IT, VMware
The Future is Now For Women in Leadership, Yet We’re So Far Away From our Goal - Why?
There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise. We love to quote and unquote. It’s time to take a giant leap and make it work. For women. For the world. According to Deloitte Global’s Women in the boardroom report, India sees more women in leadership roles but boardroom diversity is progressing at a snail’s pace. A discussion that throws light on the challenges and solutions to ensure consistent growth and development of women to rise to leadership roles.
Arti Bhardwaj, Vice President Advanced Facilities Growth & Sales, Jacobs
Geetha RamaMoorthi, Managing Director, KBR India
Rajita Singh, Head Human Resources, Broadridge Financial Solutions
Sonali Mungale, Director - People & Capability, Mastercard
Moderator - Shuchita Basu, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs Head, Atos Group
Listen to the real-world story of a woman who had climbed up the corporate ladder - one rung at a time. How did she begin her journey? What were the hurdles as she rose to the top? How did she overcome them?
Reimagining a world where women can dream of successful careers in leadership roles without having to worry about gender bias and stereotypes.
Lt. Sandhya Suri, Change Enabler, Independent Consultant
Regardless of whether you’re a fresher, restarter, leader, tech professional, crafting an impressive resume will make all the difference. It’s not just about your achievements; it’s about all that you stand for. Learn the art of resume writing in this workshop. Because an impressive resume is half the ‘job’ done.
Rajat Vashishta, Founder, Resumod.co, Resumod
Acing the interview is perhaps a daunting challenge for most women especially given the changing workplace scenarios. The virtual, work-from-home mode has lent a different spin to the interview process. Learn how to research, ask questions and take active part in the interview just as much as the interviewer.
Rinki Sogani, Director, Benefacto Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
The word Networking has seen a dynamic shift in the concept especially since the onset of the pandemic. In an ever-growing online world, making connections seems easy. But how do you ensure you’re targeting the right people and forging powerful connections? This workshop will tell you all about it!
Shyla Krishnamurthy, Life Coach | Leadership & Executive Coach | Women Empowerment Enabler, Tvamway Global Services
We’re bringing in experts to talk to you about the nuances of a career restart. Learn how you can benefit from a job-readiness program by the RestartHer Academy powered by HerKey (formerly JobsForHer), that will enable you to make a smooth and confident career break. What, where and how do you network? How do you upskill and be up-to-date with the latest trends to get the best job opportunities? You have questions, we have the answers.
Arnica Bijlani, Technologies Line Manager (Director), SmartOps, Amdocs
Minakshi Jha, Manager, Bosch Limited
Pooja Nair, Associate Director, S&P Global
Rashmi S, HR Director-Network Services, NTT Global Delivery Centre India Pvt Ltd.
Sandeep V K, Head of HR, OSB India Pvt Ltd
Suranjana Mazumder, Head of Talent Acquisition - APAC, Itron
What to Keep in Mind to Build a Successful Career in Technology
Hear from industry leaders about opportunities, growth prospects and the future of women in technology in Corporate India.
Find out how to navigate your career by using current trends to upskill and rise up the ranks.
Ajay Krishnankutty, Head of Talent Acquisition, Siemens Healthineers
Jyotsna Malhotra, DGM-HR, TVS Motors Company
Maragathavalli N Palepu, Sr. Director, Head of Engineering Business Service Center, Vestas
Pallabi Gochhi, APJC Talent Acquisition Leader, Cisco
Rajani Anantharam, Director, Resource Solutions
Sapna Pandit, Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Epsilon
Sharmila Senthilraja, Director, SAP India Ltd
What is it that we need to redesign in workplaces (culture, policies, rules) to reimagine such a scenario?
Women comprise 26% of employees in the computing workforce.
4% of women say their organizations have made progress in building inclusive cultures that support women.
Women hold 29% of senior management positions in the world.
57% of women across the globe plan to leave their current job within two years.
Female entrepreneurship statistics for 2021 say 1% of women business owners are Generation Z.
Anupama Shivacharya, Calisthenics Coach & Freelance Journalist, Self Employed
Bhuvana Subramanyan, Senior Marketing Leader
Chella Pandian Pitchai, AVP, Global Head, Talent, Learning, Leadership Development, Culture & DEI Biocon Biologics Limited
Nidhi Khatri, Brand Marketing & Growth Head, New-age early stage startup
Prerna Goel, Co-founder and COO, Clinica Fai
Rashmi Singh, Global Recruiting Operations Lead, Visteon
Sheetal Choksi, Founder and Director, Unpac Research Pvt. Ltd./ Wordhatter
Sumana Sarkar, Vice President and ESG Lead, Global Business Services, Bank of America
Veenu Jain Sukhlecha, COO, Consulting Engineers Group Ltd.
Yogita Vetale, Sr. Solution Engineer, CSG
Women Entrepreneurs
presented by Shilpa Sadani, Director, A. K. Capital Services Limited
Women in Education
Women in Fashion/Design
presented by Amrita Farmahan, CEO, Ambit Global Private Client
Women in Finance/Accounting
presented by Shilpa Sadani, Director, A. K. Capital Services Limited
Women in Healthcare
Women in HR/D&I
presented by Riddhima Puri, Organization Effectiveness Specialist, TRUST Group
Women in Impact
Women in Marketing /Content
Women in Tech
presented by Peter Melbye, VP Engineering & Programme, Taylor & Francis
Women Leaders
presented by Amrita Farmahan, CEO, Ambit Global Private Client
Women Professionals
Women Restarters
Women Starters
A woman who restarted her career after 4 years, is a Senior Content Creator at HerKey (formerly JobsForHer), and will be your RestartHer Conference Guide for the better part of this morning. There is also a thrilling surprise to launch the event - so don't be late!
The Founder & CEO of HerKey (formerly JobsForHer) will take you on a journey through SOME of the Difficult Conversations that she has had to have, to get where she is today...
How do we as restarters help others understand the truth about our journey by developing our personal brand narrative that explains how our previous skills connect with, and add value to, what we are doing now. How do we craft our own narrative and show the world what we can contribute, get known, recognized, and appreciated.
How we are leveraging key strengths we’ve developed over time.
What are the ways to show our areas of expertise when building a brand.
How do we craft our own narrative and show the world what we can contribute, get known, recognized, and appreciated.
This segment highlights on- How corporates at the top are creating inclusive cultures where today’s female talent can thrive, while also paving the way for the emerging leaders of tomorrow!
Holding her post since May 2015, Madhavi had earlier held several senior leadership positions – in Accenture as Managing Director, and Standard Chartered Bank as Global Head – Employee Relations, as well as in ABN Amro Bank, Colgate Palmolive, and HCL Hewlett-Packard.
Enough time to grab a cup of something warm and a quick conversation with your fellow delegates, and, if you can, some of the panellists too
We know that women are strong leaders and trusted decision makers in the financial services industry.
But, Senior female financiers are in short supply,despite years of efforts from the world’s largest banks,asset managers and insurers to improve gender diversity and shed their reputation.
Our #WomenInFinance segment aims to change this narrative. These maverick executives stand out for their performance and for creating a path to parity for women in the finance sector.
We, Restarters have paused our career for a while to raise our kids or to care for a family member, but now we're ready—and energized—for a career comeback. The only problem: Despite our experience and accomplishments, a returner encounters a variety of hurdles.
To get back in the swing of things and make our transition back into the workforce easier, this panel shines a spotlight on effective tools, tips, resources and guidance to ease a woman's transition back into her career.
The voices and insights of a diverse range of luminaries from the worlds of corporate India, business, entertainment and politics, who recognize that lasting success comes when you align passion and power with determination to achieve what your heart desires.
A chance to eat hearty and whip out those business cards to strike up a conversation with the industry leaders who have marked their calendars to be there and meet YOU, as well as other experienced women professionals who are looking to make connections.
Sit at the table with leaders of industry who will give you invaluable, personalized information about your own career path and restart journey.
Sit at the table with leaders of industry who will give you invaluable, personalized information about your own career path and restart journey.
A multiple restarter who this time restarted as a writer with HerKey (formerly JobsForHer) and now heads our Content team, will be your RestartHer Conference Guide for the better part of this morning. There is also a thrilling surprise to launch the event, so don't be late or you'll miss it!
The Founder & CEO of HerKey (formerly JobsForHer) will take you on a journey through SOME of the Difficult Conversations that she has had to have, to get where she is today...
This segment highlights the voices and insights of a diverse range of luminaries from the worlds of corporate India, business, entertainment and politics recognize that lasting success comes when you align passion and power.
This segment highlights on - How corporates at the top are creating inclusive cultures where today’s female talent can thrive, while also paving the way for the emerging leaders of tomorrow!
Anupama Mohindra, Vice President Finance & Diversity Lead, American Express India
Deepali Bharadwaj, Executive Director - Human Resources, Cushman & Wakefield
Major Sonam Bakshi, Chief Human Resources Officer, Clix Capital
Vandita Saran, Sr. Director - Human Resource, Aon Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Moderated by: Aparna Mittal - Samāna Centre for Gender, Policy and Law
The voices and insights of a diverse range of female luminaries from the worlds of corporate India, business, entertainment and politics, who recognize that lasting success comes when you align passion and power with determination to achieve what your heart desires.
Enough time to grab a cup of something warm and a quick conversation with your fellow delegates, and, if you can, some of the panellists too
Daughters raised in family businesses in the Millennial generation are increasingly seeking the opportunity to be leaders at work and within their communities: the chance to be true stewards of their family’s legacy. As they contribute their talents, skills, values, and experiences, and assume positions of leadership, daughters are likely to reshape the culture, traditions, practices, and policies of family businesses for years to come. The new constellation can be a lever for change in family businesses, with the capacity to shift patriarchal patterns, introduce new ideas, and support the development of both men and women as they adjust to a diverse and changing workplace.
A panel discussion that will tell you everything you need to know about shifting gears into drive for your restart - from how to reskill, to how to rethink your comeback strategy, to how to find your calling in the world of work after a break.
Aditya Malik, CEO & Managing Director, Talent Edge
Nandita Abraham, Chief Executive Officer, Pearl Academy
Pradeep Chopra, CEO, Digital Vidya
Radhika Katyal, Head Of Marketing, Mettl
Taniya Tikoo, Assistant Editor, BW People, BW Businessworld
Moderated By: Harpreet Kaur, Director, Genpact Centre for Women's Leadership, Ashoka University
The voices and insights of a diverse range of female luminaries from the worlds of corporate India, business, entertainment and politics, who recognize that lasting success comes when you align passion and power with determination to achieve what your heart desires.
A chance to eat hearty and whip out those business cards to strike up a conversation with the industry leaders who have marked their calendars to be there and meet YOU, as well as other experienced women professionals who are looking to make connections.
Sit at the table with leaders of industry who will give you invaluable, personalized information about your own career path and restart journey.
Sit at the table with leaders of industry who will give you invaluable, personalized information about your own career path and restart journey.
A multiple restarter who this time restarted as a writer with HerKey (formerly JobsForHer) and now heads our Content team, will be your RestartHer Conference Guide for the better part of this morning. There is also a thrilling surprise to launch the event, so don't be late or you'll miss it!
The Founder & CEO of HerKey (formerly JobsForHer) will take you on a journey through SOME of the Difficult Conversations that she has had to have, to get where she is today...
While some career changes may be linear progressions, restarting a career can set you off on another path or career trajectory entirely. The latter could be described as a career pivot.Conventional wisdom used to hold that changing course in your career would inevitably mean starting overt, but that isn’t necessarily true anymore as careers become more flexible and less linear.How do you negotiate to navigate a second career pivot?
This segment highlights on- How corporates at the top are creating inclusive cultures where today’s female talent can thrive, while also paving the way for the emerging leaders of tomorrow!
Shalini Nataraj - Global Head, Human Resources, Maersk GSC
Dola Mukherjee - Head of Business HR, Biocon
Lakshmi R. Rajagopal - Head Diversity & Inclusion, FMR India & HR lead – Chennai Site, Fidelity Investments
Sonal Tivarekar - Sr. Vice President Strategic Initiatives & Analytics Research and Consulting, Swiss Re Global Business Solutions Centre India
Moderated by: Puja Ramasubban - Executive Director, EY US LLP
Under her leadership, Infosys’ D&I efforts have received a huge fillip. She participated actively to introduce the Maternity Amendment Act to facilitate women’s return to work post-maternity. She is working with NASSCOM on the WomenWizardsRuleTechnology - one of the largest capability-building initiatives in the country for Women in Tech, at the industry level. She also leads Infosys’ Sustainability Governance & Reporting efforts.
Enough time to grab a cup of something warm and a quick conversation with your fellow delegates, and, if you can, some of the panellists too
TheWomen in Tech segment was designed to inspire and celebrate women who have a larger role in creating success stories in business and technology. We look at how individuals and organizations are stepping up to achieve gender balance and speed up cultural change in the male-dominated tech industry.
A panel discussion that will tell you everything you need to know about shifting gears into drive for your restart - from how to reskill, to how to rethink your comeback strategy, to how to find your calling in the world of work after a break.
Priya Krishnan - CEO, KLAY Pre-Schools and Daycare
Valerie Blondel - Airbus India IM Business Development, Airbus Group India Private Limited
Elliot Deavasagayam - Engineering group Manager,CAE & Engineering Operation System Development, General Motors
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Bhatt - Vice President & Director, Manipal ProLearn
Moderated by: Bhavna Toor - Founder & CEO, Shenomics
Roopa Moudgil is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from Davanagere, Karnataka. She is the first woman to become an Indian Police Service (IPS) official in Karnataka and is known for taking on cases related to politicians and senior IPS officers. As a result, she has been transferred over 40 times in her 17 years of service. She is currently the second highest-ranked officer in the hierarchy in Bangalore and Karnataka.
A chance to eat hearty and whip out those business cards to strike up a conversation with the industry leaders who have marked their calendars to be there and meet YOU, as well as other experienced women professionals who are looking to make connections.
Sit at the table with leaders of industry who will give you invaluable, personalized information about your own career path and restart journey.
Sit at the table with leaders of industry who will give you invaluable, personalized information about your own career path and restart journey.