Registrations

Opening Address

Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld & exchange4media Group

Special Address & Fireside Chat

Gender, Law and Newsrooms: Creating an Inclusive Media Landscape

Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Senior Advocate Supreme Court of India, MP, Lok Sabha
Moderator: Ms. Megha Prasad, Political Editor, ABP Network

Keynote

Beyond Tokenism: Women Shaping the Future of Media Through Real Influence & Leadership

Ms. Kalli Purie, Executive Editor-in-Chief & Vice Chairperson, India Today Group

Fireside 1

Diversity in Newsrooms: Why Representation Matters in Shaping Public Discourse

Ms. Rubika Liyaquat, Consulting Editor, News18 India
Moderator: Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Editor, samachar4media

Panel 1

The Digital Power Shift: Women Disrupting News & Media
This session will explore how women are driving credibility in the age of misinformation, redefining audience engagement through digital-first strategies and building media ventures that prioritize truth, inclusivity and impact.

Ms. Shoma Chaudhury, Founder Lucid Lines
Ms. Vaishali Sood, Sr Managing Editor, NDTV
Ms. Nayanima Basu, Foreign Affairs Editor, ABP Live
Ms. Reema Parashar, Consulting Editor, DD News
Moderator: Ms. Chehneet Kaur, Senior Correspondent, exchange4media

Fireside Chat

The Business of News: Women Steering the Future of Media

Dr. Aishwariya Sharma, Chairperson, ITV Foundation
Moderator: Mr. Ruhail Amin, Sr. Editor exchange4media & BW Businessworld

Panel 2

Navigating Visibility: Women in Media & The Price of Power
Success in media brings visibility but also scrutiny, bias and the challenge of sustaining power in a high-pressure industry. From breaking barriers and leading newsrooms to handling digital harassment and workplace challenges, this session explores how women in media navigate influence, resilience and personal well-being

Ms. Shazia Illmi, National Spokesperson, BJP
Ms. Shreya Dhoundial, Executive Editor, Mirror Now
Ms. Aditi Tyagi, Senior Journalist
Ms. Alka Lamba, President All India Mahila Congress
Moderator: Ms. Tasmayee Laha Roy, Editor, exchange4media

Keynote

Women in Prime Time: The Weight of Influence & Responsibility

Ms. Navika Kumar, Group Editor-in-Chief, Times Now and Times Now Navbharat

Fireside Chat 3

Rewriting the Narrative: The Role of Gender-Sensitive Journalism in Shaping a More Equitable Media

Ms. Rupa Jha, Co-founder & CEO, Collective Newsroom
Moderator: Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Editor, samachar4media

Panel 3

Why Does the Future of Tech, Media and Advertising Need More Women at the Decision-Making Table?
Diverse leadership drives innovation, authenticity and business growth, yet at times women remain underrepresented at the decision-making table. This session explores why the future of these industries depends on women’s leadership.

Ms. Shubhra Sethi, Head of Entertainment & Ad Strategy (TV+Digital), JioStar Network
Ms. Tamanna Chanana, Business Marketing Lead (Global), Truecaller Business
Ms. Vidhi Maheswari, Account Director, Branded Content, ABP Live
Ms. Shradha Singh, Chief Creative Officer Brut India
Moderator: Mr. Shantanu David , Special Correspondent, exchange4media

Networking Lunch Break

Ms. Deepti Sachdeva, Executive Editor, NDTV

Fireside 4

From Regional Roots to National Influence: The Rise of Small-Town Women in Journalism

Ms. Chitra Tripathi, Vice President (News And Programming), ABP News
Moderator: Mr. Ruhail Amin, Sr Editor exchange4media & BW Businessworld

Panel 4

From Storytellers to Industry Leaders: How Women Are Changing the Media Landscape

Ms. Archana Kapoor, Founder-Director of SMART/RADIO MEWAT & The Radio Festival
Ms. Savita Raj Hiremath, Founder & CEO, Tandav Films
Ms. Vartika Nanda, Associate Professor, (Dept of Journalism) LSR
Ms. Damini Chopra, Influencer, Actor, Social Change Maker
Ms. Ruby Sinha, Founder, SheAtWork.Com, Kommune Brand Communications & President, BRICS, CCI WE Moderator: Mr Brijm Pahwa, exchange4media

Keynote

From Storytellers To Business Leaders-A Woman’s Perspective In The OTT Landscape

Ms. Aruna Daryanani, Director, Amazon MX Player

Panel 5

Who Tells Women’s Stories? The Need for More Female-Centric Journalism

Ms. Munazah Shah, Senior News Anchor, News 18
Ms. Shivangi Thakur, Associate Editor, Zee News
Ms. Aartee Pathak, Sr. Anchor, Bharat Express
Ms. Rumpa Banerjee, Head Marketing, Communication & Member Relations, IPRS
Hina Zubair, Sr. Anchor, Salaam TV 24x7
Dr. Debjani Roy, Head, Media Studio, Amity University & Sr. TV Journalist and News Consultant.
Moderator: Ms. Soumya Gawri, Correspondent, exchange4media

Panel 6

Why is Podcasting a Game-Changer for Women Storytellers, Journalists and Content Creators?

Chaiti Narula, Editorial Director, French Press Global
Ms. Amita Lalwani, Founder, Equalsportz
Ms. Richa Jain Kallra, Founder-WoneSocial & Achchi Khabar, Board Member of Caparo Maruti Ltd, CEIL.
Sumbul Khan, India Lead, Virtue Worldwide
Moderator: Ms. Shan Jain, Founder and CEO, of Bridge to Ocean 29

Tea Break & Networking

Fireside

Unseen, Yet Unstoppable: The Power of Women in Audio & Media Leadership

Ms. Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, Red FM & Magic FM
Moderator: Mr. Ruhail Amin, Sr. Editor exchange4media & BW Businessworld

Panel 7

Building a More Inclusive & Supportive Newsroom for Women

Ms. Rahesha Sehgal, Anchor, WION
Ms. Sanghamitra Mazumdar, Editor (Digital) ABP Live
Ms. Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor (Entertainment, Features and Lifestyle), Hindustan Times
Ms. Sapna Kaushik, Consulting Editor, Legal The Red Mike
Ms. Vineeta Yadav, Founder, News Nasha
Ms. Vasudha Venugopal, Editor, Politics, NDTV
Ms. Tehseen Zaidi, Media and Corporate Communications Expert, Formerly with NDTV 24x7
Moderator: Mr. Brij Pahwa, Editorial Lead, MarTech, exchange4media

Keynote

Women in Media Leadership: Breaking Ceilings & Building Legacies

Ms. Anurradha Prasad, CMD, BAG Network, Editor in Chief, News24

-Special Session

Ms. Amruta Fadnavis, Banker, Singer & Social Activist
Moderator: Ms. Megha Prasad, Political Editor ABP Network

Honoring Pioneers, Trailblazers & Emerging Leaders in Media, Digital & Creative Economy