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The 6th edition of the “Say Yes” IWN Annual Leadership Conclave 2025 successfully completed on 12th & 13th February 2025 in Hyderabad on the theme “Reimagine a Better Tomorrow” was designed to inspire, empower, and drive change. The conclave brought together visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to explore shifting leadership paradigms, inclusive growth, resilience, and the future of work.  Through engaging keynotes, panel discussions, and networking sessions, SAY YES 2025 served as a catalyst for innovation and leadership transformation, reinforcing the commitment to equity and sustainable progress. The two-day conclave emphasized on the collective strength that lies in women’s ability to be architects of transformation, whether within corporate boardrooms, community organizations, or global initiatives. The Inaugural Session was addressed by Ms Jennifer Larson, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad who set the tone in her inaugural address, stated that “To lead in an evolving world, we must dismantle outdated norms, reimagine leadership, and create a level playing field where women’s contributions are valued, and they are propelled by their own achievements to be equal beneficiaries of progress and the architects of their own future. Dr R Nandini, Chairperson, CII Southern Region, Mr Sai Prasad, Chairman, CII Telangana also present during the Inaugural Session. The Valedictory Session was joined by Dr Chandrika Kaushik, Outstanding Scientist & Director General, DRDO who highlighted that a truly advanced nation thrives when opportunities are driven by capability, vision, and purpose, urging collective action to advance empower women in leadership. Also joined was Ms Smita Vaish Agarwal, Past Chairperson of IWN National and Chairperson for CII Uttar Pradesh State who in her Special Address emphasized that true power of a network lies in its ability to shape industries, challenge mindsets, and amplify the impact women bring to the workforce. By championing policy and action collectively, we need to move beyond conversations to create tangible, lasting impact; “Together, we don’t just build a network—we build a movement." Shirin Salis Gowri Kailasam Dr. Vanitha Datla Rajani Seshadri Shalini Warrier Shobha Dixit Lakshmi Mukkavilli Hema Mani Divya Varadarajan Medar Bincy Baby Nalini Kamra Nandini Sarkar (she/her/hers) Hema M Srinivas Dr. Sindhuja R Varma Dr Usha Pantula Kirthika Shivkumar Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan Aparna Athreya Dr. Kavipriya Outtamane Ramadevi Gourineni Dr. Anupama Panduru Nisary Mahesh Cii Sudha Sridharan Sridharan

As a prelude to the Conclave was a transformative 4-hour boot camp in collaboration with KREA University on the topic “Designing the Future: Transformative Leadership in a BANI World held on 11th February 2025. The boot camp was conducted by Prof Vijayalakshmi, Fellow, Management Development Institute and Professor, IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University and Dr Sunita Chugh, Fellow, Management Development Institute and Founder, Centre for Empowerment and Employability Education (CEEE). Around 30 participants who have attended the session embarked on a transformative journey on how to navigate today's complex, BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) world with clarity and creativity and learnt how to make sense of volatility and ambiguity while focusing on equity and sustainability. Shirin Salis Gowri Kailasam Dr. Vanitha Datla Rajani Seshadri Shalini Warrier Shobha Dixit Lakshmi Mukkavilli Hema Mani Divya Varadarajan Medar Bincy Baby Nalini Kamra Nandini Sarkar (she/her/hers) Hema M Srinivas Dr. Sindhuja R Varma Dr Usha Pantula Kirthika Shivkumar Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan Aparna Athreya Dr. Kavipriya Outtamane Ramadevi Gourineni Dr. Anupama Panduru Nisary Mahesh Cii Sudha Sridharan Sridharan

CII IWN Tamil Nadu is hosting its Flagship Leadership Summit – Thaaragai, with a Theme “Women Catalysing Progress: Leadership for Impact” on 28th February 2025, at Hotel Radisson Blu, Chennai . The Summit emphasis the pivotal role of women in shaping an equitable future through innovation and progress. Thaaragai spotlights the transformative power of women as leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic contributors. By leveraging their unique perspectives, resilience, and collaborative ethos, women are driving change across industries and redefining societal paradigms. Join us to have an enriching day . To register : https://lnkd.in/d2ZiRDWV For further details contact: Ms Preeti Srinath | preeti.s@cii.in | 9840510250 Timing:                0900-1700 hrs Venue:                Hotel Radisson Blu, Chennai For more details Contact : Ms Preeti Srinath | Preeti.s@cii.in | 9840510250  Thamizhachi Thangapandian Srivats Ram Santhanam B Unnikrishnan AR Shirin Salis Gowri Kailasam Cii Sudha Sridharan Sridharan Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan Preeti Srinath Hema Mani Hema M Srinivas Lakshmi Mukkavilli Avanti Natarajan Ananya Shanckaram Vidya Prabhu Rachana Mittal Jelin Fatima, PMP® Shahnaz Azeez Ayushi Srivastava Dilshad Azim   Kirthika Shivkumar Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan Avanti Natarajan Dr. Uma Maheswari P Rebecca Stanley  D Thulasiraj Arasi Arul Sudha Ramen Thangam Meganathan Tejshree Abhay Meganathan Usha Subramaniam Ananda Shalini Dr. Senthamarai Gokulakrishnan Kanchi Gandhi Amudha Ranganathan Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy Dr Palaniappan Manickam

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Please join us for the 6th Edition of the "𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞" scheduled for 12𝐭𝐡 & 13𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025 at The Park Hotel, Somajiguda, 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝.    This year's theme, "𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰" brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, policymakers, and change-makers to share insights, inspire action, and foster collaboration for a more equitable and sustainable future. The conclave encourages women to shape their leadership journeys, challenge norms, and envision leadership as a shared and transformative experience. Through themes like Resilience, Equity, Energy, Evolution, and the Shifting Power Paradigm, SAY YES 2025 aims to inspire the next generation of leaders. This platform is open to all, creating space for diverse stories, strategies, and collaboration to redefine leadership and pave the way for an inclusive future. 𝐍𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gr_F9NaU 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: Ms. Sudha Sridharan Email: sudha.sridharan@cii.in Mobile: +91-9968290196 #CII #IWN #IWN_SR #IndianWomenNetwork #SayYesLeadershipConclave #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipAdvancement #ReimagineABetterTomorrow #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipForChange #EquitableFuture #WomenEntrepreneurs #Changemakers #SustainableLeadership Shirin Salis Gowri Kailasam Dr. Vanitha Datla Rajani Seshadri Shalini Warrier Shobha Dixit Lakshmi Mukkavilli Hema Mani Divya Varadarajan Medar Bincy Baby Nandini Sarkar (she/her/hers) Nalini Kamra Hema M Srinivas Dr. Sindhuja R Varma Dr Usha Pantula Kirthika Shivkumar Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan Aparna Athreya Dr. Kavipriya Outtamane Ramadevi Gourineni Dr. Anupama Panduru Nisary Mahesh Cii Sudha Sridharan Sridharan

#CIIIWN Southern Region is excited to announce the 6th Edition of the "𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞" scheduled for 12𝐭𝐡 & 13𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025 at The Park Hotel, Somajiguda, 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝.   This year's theme, "𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰" brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, policymakers, and change-makers to share insights, inspire action, and foster collaboration for a more equitable and sustainable future. The conclave encourages women to shape their leadership journeys, challenge norms, and envision leadership as a shared and transformative experience. Through themes like Resilience, Equity, Energy, Evolution, and the Shifting Power Paradigm, SAY YES 2025 aims to inspire the next generation of leaders. This platform is open to all, creating space for diverse stories, strategies, and collaboration to redefine leadership and pave the way for an inclusive future. 𝐍𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲. Register here:  https://lnkd.in/gr_F9NaU 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: Ms. Sudha Sridharan Email: sudha.sridharan@cii.in Mobile: +91-9968290196 CII Southern Region #CII #IWN #IWN_SR #IndianWomenNetwork #SayYesLeadershipConclave #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipAdvancement #ReimagineABetterTomorrow #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipForChange #EquitableFuture #WomenEntrepreneurs #Changemakers #SustainableLeadership Shirin Salis Gowri Kailasam Dr. Vanitha Datla Rajani Seshadri Shalini Warrier Shobha Dixit Lakshmi Mukkavilli Hema Mani Divya Varadarajan Medar Bincy Baby Nandini Sarkar (she/her/hers) Nalini Kamra Hema M Srinivas Dr. Sindhuja R Varma Dr Usha Pantula Kirthika Shivkumar Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan Aparna Athreya Dr. Kavipriya Outtamane Ramadevi Gourineni Dr. Anupama Panduru Nisary Mahesh Cii Sudha Sridharan Sridharan

CII IWN Southern Region is excited to announce the 6th Edition of the "𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞" scheduled for 12𝐭𝐡 & 13𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025 at The Park Hotel, Somajiguda, 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝.   This year's theme, "𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰" brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, policymakers, and change-makers to share insights, inspire action, and foster collaboration for a more equitable and sustainable future. The conclave encourages women to shape their leadership journeys, challenge norms, and envision leadership as a shared and transformative experience. Through themes like Resilience, Equity, Energy, Evolution, and the Shifting Power Paradigm, SAY YES 2025 aims to inspire the next generation of leaders. This platform is open to all, creating space for diverse stories, strategies, and collaboration to redefine leadership and pave the way for an inclusive future. 𝐍𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gr_F9NaU 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: Ms. Sudha Sridharan Email: sudha.sridharan@cii.in Mobile: +91-9968290196 CII Southern Region Shirin Salis Gowri Kailasam Dr. Vanitha Datla Rajani Seshadri Shalini Warrier Shobha Dixit Lakshmi Mukkavilli Hema Mani Divya Varadarajan Medar Bincy Baby Nandini Sarkar (she/her/hers) Nalini Kamra Hema M Srinivas Dr. Sindhuja R Varma Dr Usha Pantula Kirthika Shivkumar Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan Aparna Athreya Dr. Kavipriya Outtamane Ramadevi Gourineni Dr. Anupama Panduru Nisary Mahesh Cii Sudha Sridharan Sridharan

#CIIIWN Southern Region is excited to announce the 6th Edition of the "𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞" scheduled for 12𝐭𝐡 & 13𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025 at The Park Hotel, Somajiguda, 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝.   This year's theme, "𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰" brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, policymakers, and change-makers to share insights, inspire action, and foster collaboration for a more equitable and sustainable future. The conclave encourages women to shape their leadership journeys, challenge norms, and envision leadership as a shared and transformative experience. Through themes like Resilience, Equity, Energy, Evolution, and the Shifting Power Paradigm, SAY YES 2025 aims to inspire the next generation of leaders. This platform is open to all, creating space for diverse stories, strategies, and collaboration to redefine leadership and pave the way for an inclusive future. 𝐍𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gr_F9NaU 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: Ms. Sudha Sridharan Email: sudha.sridharan@cii.in Mobile: +91-9968290196 CII Southern Region Shirin Salis Gowri Kailasam Dr. Vanitha Datla Rajani Seshadri Shalini Warrier Shobha Dixit Lakshmi Mukkavilli Hema Mani Divya Varadarajan Medar Bincy Baby Nandini Sarkar (she/her/hers) Nalini Kamra Hema M Srinivas Dr. Sindhuja R Varma Dr Usha Pantula Kirthika Shivkumar Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan Aparna Athreya Dr. Kavipriya Outtamane Ramadevi Gourineni Dr. Anupama Panduru Nisary Mahesh Cii Sudha Sridharan Sridharan

#DidYouKnow - Access to modern energy is a basic right, yet, according to International Energy Agency (IEA), 675 million people lack electricity, and 2.3 billion still rely on unsafe cooking methods, leading to 3.7 million premature deaths annually. SAWIE’s report, Women in the Boardroom: A South Asia Perspective in the Energy Sector, revealed women hold less than 10% of leadership roles across the region, with representation in technical positions often below 1%. The Alliance for Global Good - Gender Equity and Equality, anchored by the CII Centre for Women Leadership in partnership with ReNew, is proud to host Women Powering Progress: Transforming the Energy Landscape at the We-Lead Lounge at the World Economic Forum, Davos. The event will feature eminent speakers like: Smriti Irani - Founder & Chairperson, Alliance for Global Good Gender Equity and Equality Dr. Mukesh Aghi - President and CEO, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Vaishali Nigam Sinha - Co-Founder, ReNew Chandrajit Banerjee - Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry Chandra R. Srikanth - Deputy Executive Editor, Moneycontrol Join us to discuss gender gaps in the energy sector and explore actionable strategies to foster equity, sustainability, and women’s leadership. The session will culminate with the announcement of a strategic partnership between the Global Alliance and South Asia Women In Energy (SAWIE). Let’s reimagine the energy sector to create equitable opportunities and unlock the immense potential of women in leadership. Date : 22 Jan 2025, 5:30 PM CET Location : We-Lead Lounge, Promenade 55 #EnergyLeadership #WomenInEnergy #GenderEquity #Sustainability #Davos2025 Confederation of Indian Industry CII Foundation CII Indian Women Network Gates Foundation Seema Arora Shivani Kumar

As part of the Women in Manufacturing Initiative for the year 2024-25, IWN Southern Region is planning to organize 𝐀 3-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 in partnership with Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, on 11th, 12th and 13th March 2025 at the Great Lakes’ Institute Campus, Chennai. The proposed L&D program primarily addresses the needs of both mid-level management and women entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector. It will take a women-centric approach, focusing on equipping participants to better meet the challenges of the manufacturing industry, both now and in the future. The curriculum will cover both manufacturing and leadership topics. 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲! For details, please contact: Ms Cii Sudha Sridharan Sridharan/ E: sudha.sridharan@cii.in Shirin Salis Gowri Kailasam Dr. Vanitha Datla Rajani Seshadri Shalini Warrier Shobha Dixit Lakshmi Mukkavilli Divya Varadarajan Medar Bincy Baby Nalini Kamra Nandini Sarkar (she/her/hers) Uma Aysola Hema M Srinivas Dr. Sindhuja R Varma Dr Usha Pantula Kirthika Shivkumar Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan Aparna Athreya Dr. Kavipriya Outtamane Ramadevi Gourineni Dr. Anupama Panduru Nisary Mahesh Dr T Vasudha Wellness nd CSR, Brandix India Confederation of Indian Industry CIIEvents CII Southern Region #WomenInManufacturing #LeadershipTraining #WomenEntrepreneurs #LearningAndDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #ResidentialProgram