The Inclusion Lab is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the “Future Forward: Women Leaders’ Summit 2024” held on June 10, 2024, at the National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT) Islamabad. This pioneering event brought together over 150 participants, including distinguished leaders, industry experts, and aspiring women leaders, fostering powerful conversations about leadership, economic inclusion, and gender equality.
The summit featured inspiring speeches, thought-provoking panel discussions, and the launch of the Women CXO Global Forum in collaboration with CXO Global Forum, the One Million Women in Tech by 2030 campaign and The Badass Amplifier Program, an innovative 6 months training program for Women Led Business startup. The unique offer of BA program offers FISA (Future Income Sharing Agreement) to make the program accessible for all women ensuring the financial inclusion and enablement of women led startups.
Notable speakers, including Ms. Tania Aidrus, Co-Founder & CEO of DGlobal, shared their journeys and visions for the future, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, resilience, and innovation in overcoming challenges.
Ms. Tania Aidrus commented, “Women have the power to transform industries and drive meaningful change. This summit is a testament to the incredible potential of women leaders and the importance of supporting their growth and success.”
Participants engaged in dynamic discussions on topics such as leadership journeys, economic inclusion, and building allyship in technology. The event also provided interactive workshops and valuable networking opportunities, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts between men and women to create an inclusive environment for women leaders.
Sabahat Bokhari, Founder of The Inclusion Lab, remarked, “The Future Forward Women Leaders’ Summit 2024 has been a landmark event in our ongoing efforts to promote gender diversity and inclusion. The overwhelming response and active participation from attendees reinforce our commitment to this cause. We look forward to continuing to support women as they lead the way towards a more inclusive and prosperous future. This summit is pivotal in advocacy for leadership roles for women to ensure financial and economic inclusion of women led startup and women in workforce. ”
Corporate leaders who graced the summit with their presence included Ahsan Gaylani (Investment Expert, UNIDO), Nadia Ishaq (EVP IB and PE, Pak Oman Investment Company), Saud Masud (CEO, Vector Partners), Mahmood Shamsher Ali (CEO, Alif Innovation), Ayesha Khan (CEO, Danai AgriVenture (Pvt) Ltd), Faryal Sadiq (Chief Marketing Officer, Interloop Ltd), Kehkehsan Usman (Chief Sustainability Officer, MG Apparel), Sumera Abbasi (Executive Director, TiE Islamabad), Babar Mushtaq (Startup Growth Manager, NIC Islamabad), Amna M. Awan (President, E Women Global Network), Haroon Kanth (Country Director, Teradata Global), Aamir Ahsan Khan (President and Key Account Manager, Ericsson Pakistan), Saira Faisal (Country Lead on Digital Transformation, GSMA), Hira Zainab (Vice President – Strategic Affairs, Contour Software), Me. Sam Dada (Convener National Economic Reform Committee) and Puruesh Chaudhary (Futurists Board Member, Lifeboat Foundation). These leaders contributed their expertise and insights, and strongly advocated the importance of inclusive leadership approach and representation of women in leadership roles for enabling financial and economic inclusion of women, making the event an enlightening and impactful experience for all attendees.
About The Inclusion Lab:
The Inclusion Lab is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in various sectors by organizing impactful events and initiatives that promote gender diversity and empower women leaders. As a leading voice for economic inclusion and gender gap advocacy, The Inclusion Lab promotes DEI best practices and serves as a platform for a global movement for women leaders in economic inclusion.
