Business and Trade Association (BTA) in collaboration with Parul University organized the conference on “Tech Transformers: How Women leaders Drive Change and Disruption”
Ms. Deepa Sharma, Director BTA elaborated on the objective of this groundbreaking initiative that it is dedicated to advancing women in leadership and technology. She said this highly anticipated dynamic conference, “Driving Change and Disruption: Empowering Women in Leadership and Tech, will serve as a pivotal platform for fostering empowerment, dialogue, and innovation within these critical fields.
Ms. Purvi Pandya, Director at BTA, expressed that the conference seeks to tackle the obstacles hindering women’s empowerment in the tech industry. By convening industry leaders, visionaries, and advocates, the event aims to foster exploration, collaboration, and the implementation of impactful changes.
Her Excellency Adv. Lebohang Valentine Mochaba, High Commissioner of The Kingdom of Lesotho in India was the Chief Guest for this conference and Her Highness Rajmata Shubhangini Raje Gaekwad, Chancellor, The Maharaj Sayajiroa University of Baroda, was the Special Guest at the Conference. Other eminent dignitaries were Dr Parul Patel Managing Trustee and Vice President, Parul University, Dr. Abhilasha Vyas, Business Head, Cloud Security & BI CloudThat and Dr Vipul Vekariya, Dean & Principal Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology.
The Conference was supported by Axis Bank and M B Bhavsar & Co. as the sponsors.
Other speakers for the conference were, Ms. Preiti Patel, CMD, Raspian Enterprises Pvt. Ltd, Dr. Nivedita Srivastava, Founder and Business Psychologist, 9LINKS-The Assessment Company, Dr Manula Pooja Shroff, MD & CEO of Kalorex Group, Ms. Darshana Thakkar, Founder & CEO, Transformation, The Strategy Hub, Ms. Deepti Sharma, Vice President – Wholesale Coverage MNC RM, Axis Bank, Mr Anantha Krishnan B, CEO, Kalorex Group, Mr. Chanakya Bhavsar, Partner, M B Bhavsar & Co. The Tech Panelists speakers were Ms. Hiral (Vyas) Dave, Founder & CEO, HVDSOFT Pvt. Ltd, Ms. Dimple Vaghela, AWS Community Builder & Director Electromech Cloudtech Pvt Ltd, Dr. C Ratna Prabha, Head – Department of Biochemistry, MS University & Convener, Indian Women Scientists’ Association, Vadodara Branch, Ms Shivani Shitole, Managing Director, The CloudPros.
Attendees had a diverse range of thought-provoking sessions and engaging panel discussions led by prominent figures in leadership and technology. From keynote addresses highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion to practical workshops aimed at honing leadership skills and leveraging technology for social impact, the conference promised a comprehensive exploration of the opportunities and challenges facing women in these sectors.
“Driving Change and Disruption” was a spotlight on the transformative role of women in driving innovation and reshaping industries traditionally dominated by men. Through inspiring success stories, actionable insights, and networking opportunities, participants were equipped with the tools and inspiration needed to thrive in their respective fields and drive positive change within their organizations and communities.
