The SheMaker Summit, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in the manufacturing sector, is set to return for its fifth season on October 17, 2024, in Mumbai. This year’s summit introduces two impactful initiatives designed to enhance women’s participation and leadership within the industry.
SheMaker Roadshow: Inspiring the Next Generation
This SheMaker Summit initiative seeks to inspire and attract women in engineering colleges to pursue careers in manufacturing. Through campus interactions and partnerships with leading manufacturing organizations, the roadshow provides women with:
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovations in the field.
- Insight into diverse and exciting career paths in manufacturing.
- Opportunities to connect with industry leaders and role models.
WISE: Empowering Mid-Senior Level Women
In addition to the Roadshow, the Women Inspire Success in Engineering (WISE) program will provide a comprehensive 5-month curriculum for mid-senior level women in manufacturing. This program focuses on cultivating leadership skills, mastering functional expertise, personal advancement, and offering mentorship and networking opportunities.
The summit will feature a keynote address on “The Future of Women in Manufacturing: Breaking Barriers and Shaping Innovations,” along with segments highlighting success stories from four leading companies showcasing cutting-edge technologies. The event will also celebrate inspiring women through the “Red Carpet Stories” segment and recognize trailblazers in the industry with the SheMaker Awards.
SheMaker Summit Season 5 Highlights
The summit will take place on October 17, 2024, in Mumbai, and will feature several key events, including:
- Keynote Address: “The Future of Women in Manufacturing: Breaking Barriers and Shaping Innovations”
A forward-looking discussion on how women are contributing to technological advancements in manufacturing and overcoming industry challenges. - 4 Companies, 4 Stories:
Showcasing cutting-edge technologies and the pivotal roles that women play in driving innovations across various sectors. - Red Carpet Stories:
Celebrating the achievements of inspiring women who have carved successful careers in manufacturing and are making a significant impact. - SheMaker Awards:
Honoring trailblazers—both individuals and organizations—whose initiatives have furthered gender equality in the manufacturing sector.
A Call for Collaboration
The SheMaker Summit encourages organizations and individuals to partner with them to build a supportive network that will propel women’s careers in manufacturing. With a focus on innovation, leadership, and sustainability, Season 5 of the SheMaker Summit is set to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of women leaders in the manufacturing industry.
