Hyderabad: The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) is organising a full day, International Conference on “Women Empowerment – Driving Inclusive Growth and Leadership” on September 10, 2026 (Thursday) at Cyber Gardens, Hitec City, Hyderabad, from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm.
The conference, supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, will bring together policymakers, women entrepreneurs, MSMEs, industry leaders, investors, academicians and global experts to deliberate on strategies for advancing women’s leadership and participation in economic growth.
The conference is being organised with the support and partnership of several organisations, including WE-Hub, T-Hub, ALEAP, COWE, SERP, SIDBI, Apollo Pharmacy, Apollo 24/7 and other institutional partners.
FTCCI leadership comprising Mr. Vinod Kumar Agarwal, Vice President; Mr. K K Maheshwari, President; and Mr. Srinivas Garimella, Senior Vice President, will be associated with the conference.
The conference comes at a time when women-led enterprises, technology, entrepreneurship and inclusive workplaces are emerging as important drivers of India’s economic transformation. The discussions will focus on creating stronger ecosystems for women entrepreneurs, expanding access to markets and finance, accelerating digital transformation, strengthening global partnerships and building future-ready women leaders.
The conference features an impressive line-up of 15 eminent speakers from India and abroad, representing government, industry, entrepreneurship, technology, finance, development and social impact.
Among the prominent speakers are Ms. Shikha Goel, IPS, Principal Secretary to Government & Director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau; Ms. Divya Devarajan, IAS, Chief Executive Officer, Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP); Ms. Angela Heinsenn, Founder & CEO, Lawfirm Kanzlei an der Luehe, Germany; Mr. Hossam Hawas, Regional Director – Middle East, East Africa & Asia, Sahara Group UK; and Ms. Nvard Chalikyan, Associate Partner, Asteron Partners Private Equity Company, Armenia.
