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We had an inspiring and power-packed day at the 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭: 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚., bringing together 200 participants, including 125 women entrepreneurs and 75 key stakeholders from corporates, government, civil society, and industry associations. The event served as a dynamic platform for strategic discussions on supply chain resilience, inclusive sourcing, and business growth.   Compelling Keynotes to Remember! Smriti Irani, Former Cabinet Minister, delivered a thought-provoking keynote, urging women entrepreneurs to seize market opportunities, analyze trends, and scale their businesses. She emphasized the power of data-driven decision-making, resilience, and learning from past experiences to shape the future Mr. Ravi Kumar Narra and Dinkar Singh shared compelling perspectives on affirmative action and supply chain inclusion, reinforcing the need for equitable access and diversity in procurement. We extend our gratitude to our keynote speakers - Smriti Irani, Ravi Kumar Narra, and Dinkar Singh, for their invaluable support and insights.   The summit featured expert-led conversations exploring supplier diversity and women’s business leadership in the panel discussions - 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. Grateful to all our expert panelists for their insightful contributions Vinita Sethi, Geeta Shivdasani, MCIPS, Ashish Pathak, Poulomi Ghosh, Bandana Rai, Geetika Dayal & Kanika Dua Interactive sessions on Perfecting Your Pitch, Green Trade, and ESG provided practical tools to strengthen businesses and drive sustainable growth. A huge appreciation for Nittin Dutt, who shared valuable guidance on doing business with Flipkart/Walmart, offering women entrepreneurs a roadmap to access global supply chains.   The Networking, matchmaking and B2B Product Showcase gave an opportunity to women-owned enterprises to present innovative solutions and engage in meaningful business conversations with WEConnect International member buyers, including Pernod Ricard, Walmart, Marriott International, and Sanofi, unlocking new procurement opportunities.   The summit was a celebration of women entrepreneurs, a commitment to gender-inclusive supply chains, and a step forward in building economic resilience. As the momentum continues, women-owned businesses will remain at the forefront of global economic transformation. Grateful to all participants, women-owned businesses, and ecosystem partners for their contributions. #InclusiveSourcing #WomenEntrepreneurs #SupplierDiversity #EconomicResilience Elizabeth Vazquez Eroshan Alagaretnam Poonam Mehdiratta