第四届Women’s Summit & Awards 2026在孟买MVIRDC世界贸易中心举行，表彰逾41位女性

The fourth annual Women’s Summit & Awards 2026 celebrated the achievements and leadership of more than 41 women from diverse professional and social backgrounds at MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai on 27 October 2026. Organised by MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai in association with Women Icons of India, the summit recognised the awardees with the Women Icon Award 2026.

Held under the theme “Celebrating Remarkable Women Who Create, Lead & Inspire,” the event brought together women leaders from public administration, diplomacy, entrepreneurship, education, hospitality and social service to acknowledge their contributions to society.

Ms. Manju Lodha, Chairperson of Lodha Foundation, emphasised the importance of recognising women’s contributions in everyday life, beyond ceremonial occasions. She appreciated World Trade Center Mumbai for creating a platform that celebrates women’s service to society.

The summit featured perspectives from several prominent leaders, including Ms. Manisha Verma, Additional Chief Secretary and Secretary, Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Maharashtra; Ms. Nidhi Choudhari, Director, National Gallery of Modern Art; and Dr. Chandrakanta Pathak, Principal and CEO, HVB Academy. Their remarks highlighted women’s participation in skill development, entrepreneurship, education and leadership.

Diplomatic representatives honoured at the event included H.E. Ms. Kishani Priyanga Wickramasinghe, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai; H.E. Ms. Farhana Ahmed Chowdhury, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh; H.E. Ms. Dahlia Tawakol, Consul General of Egypt in Mumbai; and H.E. Ms. Sato Hitomi, Consul General of Japan in Mumbai.

Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai, and President, All India Association of Industries, underscored the importance of greater women’s representation in leadership, decision-making and peacebuilding. Other speakers highlighted the need to expand women’s access to skills, resources and economic opportunities.

Ms. Priya Pansare, Senior Director, Trade Investment and International Relations, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai, drew attention to women’s participation in the workforce and ownership of micro, small and medium enterprises.

The summit concluded with a renewed emphasis on collaboration among government, industry, institutions and civil society to advance women’s leadership and inclusive development.

Through this annual initiative, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai and Women Icons of India reaffirmed their commitment to recognising women’s achievements and inspiring future generations to lead, innovate and contribute to society.