Industry Experts, Career Strategies & Networking Opportunities Await
Mumbai, March 20, 2025 – SEGUE Sessions, India’s leading career development event for women, returns to Mumbai for its 17th edition. Organised by Avtar, a workplace culture consulting firm, the event aims to bridge the gender gap in India’s workforce.
With India targeting Viksit Bharat 2047, women’s workforce participation remains at 32%. Increasing this number could add $700 billion to India’s GDP by 2025, according to World Bank estimates. Despite inclusive policies, barriers like career breaks and unconscious bias persist. SEGUE Sessions aims to tackle these challenges.
What to Expect at SEGUE Sessions 2025
- HackEquity: A hackathon to decode workplace inclusion.
- Role Model Talks: Stories of leaders breaking barriers.
- Panel Discussions: Insights on career transitions and leadership.
- Networking & Mentorship: Guidance from 20+ industry experts.
Attendees include professionals from finance, tech, healthcare, and manufacturing, along with students and early-career aspirants. Participating companies include Aditya Birla Group, TVS Motors, Tata Consumers, and more.
Key Speakers
Industry leaders will share insights, including:
- Ashok Ramchandran, Director, HR, Aditya Birla Group
- Yashodhara Ghorpade, Director, Legal & Compliance, MSD
- Dr. Archana Yemeshvary, CHRO, Hindustan Colas
Why This Matters
“For 16 editions, SEGUE Sessions has been a launchpad for women professionals to reclaim and accelerate careers,” said Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Founder–President, Avtar Group. “India cannot afford to leave half its talent behind as we push toward Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Women professionals can register for the event at Avtar’s official website.
