ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED -  We look forward to seeing you at Summer Summit 2024! Please see details on our sessions, panelists, event schedule, and sponsors below! 

Our Sessions

Summit Agenda

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  • Please register at the entrance. Program will start promptly at 1:15

  • summit will open with a special diya dance performance, as diyas [meaning lamps/light] symbolize positivity, enlightenment, and prosperity of knowledge and wisdom, and are often lit to begin special celebrations. The dance will be choreographed by Bala Venkat and Shalini Rao, and dancers include Shalini RaoBala Venkat Muthukaruppan, Sri Baqri, Shweta Srivastava, and Aarti Basak

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  • Moderated by Jharna Madan, this session bring our stories from the page to the stage. Panelists include Samia Chandrakar, Kathleen Walsh, Devika Dhawan, and Sapna Shetty

  • Moderated by Dr. Shalini Mansharamani, this expert panel will cover essential mental health questions including anxiety & depression management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the role of culture and family in mental health conversations. Panelists include Dr. Rodica Brisan, Rachael Babineau, and Wendy Cordeiro.

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  • Moderated by Women Who Win Advisor Rita Advani, This session will bring accomplished female leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for success in the corporate world. We hope attendees feel motivated to “pay it forward” by applying these strategies and lessons in their own workplaces. Panelists include: Dr. Abha Agarwal: CEO of Lawrence General Hospital; Denella J. Clark: President & CEO of Boston Arts Academy & Chair of Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women; Priya Iyer: Chairman and CEO of Concertiv; Dr. Maha Radhakrishnan: Former CMO of Biogen.

  • Network with fellow Women Who Win attendees. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Moderated by Preetesh Srivastava, this session will bring diverse perspectives to uncover the crucial role men play in advocating for gender equality, addressing topics such as how men and women both support each other at home and in the workplace, the effects that past patriarchal societies can have on modern relationships, and how men can better champion and mentor women in the workplace, and how building more inclusive teams ultimately improves business performance. Panelists include Anupam Wali, Dr. Dhrumil Shah, Ali Rizvi, and Nilesh Agrawal

  • Moderated by Eshani Shah and Ammara Nawaz Khan, we will bring leaders from a diverse range of nonprofit organizations driving impact in the greater Boston area. This session will provide summit attendees with guidance on how to get involved and the different organizations/causes they can volunteer for.

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  • This immersive and inspiring session, led by Ruchika Yadav will bring stories of success, resilience, relatability, lessons learned, and more from Women Who Win's writers, showcasing the powerful role that storytelling has in empowering women and communities!

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What to Expect Day of Summit

Event Date/Time/Location 

The Women Who Win Summer Summit will be Sunday, June 2nd  from 1 pm – 5 pm, at the Academy of Creative Arts in Burlington MA. The address is: 12 A St, Burlington, MA 01803

Parking 

There is free parking available at Academy of Creative Arts parking lot.

Refreshments

We will be serving complimentary chai, water, and light snacks for all attendees

Seating

Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. The first row will be reserved for speakers.

Dress Code

Business Casual/Smart Casual


Event Sponsors

Individual Sponsors: Thank you Ruchika Arora, Ramila Thakkar, and Anjalli Bhagia Sidhu for your support in the mission of this summit