First-Ever MAKERS Conference, India 2021 Kicks Off Today
The MAKERS India’s first-ever annual conference kicked off today on March 12. Themed on ‘Women Who Make India’, the two-day conference – with its incredible line of speakers – aims to be a milestone in India’s journey of gender equality at work.
Verizon Media CEO Guru Gowrappan who graced the occasion with his inaugural speech said, “I feel inspired by the progress women are making in the workforce as they overcome gender barriers. But there is still so much to do. And let's do that by empowering and supporting women to be Atmanirbhar, to enter the workforce, to stay in the workforce and to take a seat at the table.”
“As we work towards building a community of empowered women, these two days will see influential leaders from diverse fields come together to explore ways and accelerate women’s equality through provoking conversations and compelling storytelling. So let us build this chorus of voices that can lead to dialogues, actions and change,” he added.
The India edition of the conference will bring together women achievers, icons, and changemakers from various sectors. The speaker line-up includes distinguished names such as Padma Shri Rani Rampal, Captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team; Geeta Dharamrajan, accomplished writer, educator and Founder of Katha; Alankrita Shrivasatava, critically acclaimed and multiple award-winning filmmaker along with some of country’s top business leaders Swati Bhargava, Co-Founder, CashKaro and EarnKaro; Namita Thapar, Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals; Megha Chawla,Partner, Bain & Company; and more.
Nikhil Rungta, Country Manager India, Verizon Media says, “Top brands have pledged to advance women in the workplace outlining concrete action plans to get there. But, this is a revolution that needs exponentially more voices to succeed. Hope the next two days will give you a platform to launch the change you want to see.”
“Our goal is to unite women in every industry and every level around the issues that matter most - one story at a time,” said Lori Bongiorno, General Manager of Yahoo News Entertainment, Lifestyle, and MAKERS, Verizon Media.
The first day is set to be filled with inspiring stories as the lineup brings together influential women leaders from diverse fields for the first time to explore ways to drive women’s equality forward. Tune in to join us with some of the finest minds in India and the world through inspiring narratives at the first-ever The MAKERS Conference, India 2021.
Also read: What Not to Miss at the Acclaimed MAKERS Conference First India Edition (Virtual) on March 12-13
(Edited by Amrita Ghosh)
