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Oct 31

2025

02:30 PM

Round Table on Enhancing the Participation of Women in the Workforce

  • Panaji, Goa, India

About the Event

Womennovator is organising a Roundtable Discussion on Enhancing the Participation of Women in the Workforce, scheduled for 31st October, from 02:30 pm to 4:30 pm Panjim Goa. The event aims to bring together leaders, educators, and professionals to deliberate on the pressing need to increase women’s participation in the labor force and its significant contribution to economic growth and societal advancement.

Agenda:

  • Welcome and Opening Remarks: A brief introduction to the objectives of the event and the importance of this initiative.
  • Keynote Address: A focused presentation on the Economic Impact of Gender Equality, emphasizing the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Presentation on Current Statistics and Trends: A comprehensive overview of the latest data, trends, and challenges surrounding women’s workforce participation.
  • Panel Discussion with Educational Leaders: A panel of esteemed educators sharing insights on fostering gender inclusivity in academic and professional spaces.
  • Open Forum for Collaborative Approaches: An interactive session inviting participants to discuss and propose actionable solutions for advancing gender equality in the workforce.
  • Call to Action – Pledge for Gender Equality: Participants will be encouraged to make a collective commitment to fostering gender equity.
  • Closing Remarks and Next Steps: A summary of key takeaways and future steps to ensure the ongoing success of this initiative.

Your participation will be instrumental in shaping actionable strategies for driving change and promoting gender equality in the workforce.

Community

  • An Initiative by a group of women entrepreneurs to provide a social platform encourage, guide & build a support system for aspiring women entrepreneurs. This platform can into existence to build skill sets in women in order to explore entrepreneurshi... p opportunities by building skill sets as well as a strong motivated mind set. Established in 2017 by founder Siya Shaikh, today the platform has current membership base of 10,000+ members online, and more than 400 women offline that interact to build a strong community to sustain their businesses. Ir is a not-for- profit organisation, and membership is free. With a simple buy-sell model, the platform provides easy access to buyers to purchase home-crafted, handmade, eco friendly, and other such products as well as services while providing an impactful online (and on-ground) marketplace for sellers (Goan women entrepreneurs) to grow their visibility & reach. Read more

Community Leader

  • Rafina Shaikh, also known as Siya, is a TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Founder of GoWomania, WEBN, and GoenKart. Starting as a civil engineer, she moved to Pune to pursue her career and later became a social entrepreneur. Siya's impactful online... community of over 12,500 and Goas first business networking platform WEBN for women Entrepreneurs in Goa has been instrumental in supporting women entrepreneurs through her dedicated core team. Additionally, she runs GoaMetal Composites, a venture manufacturing fiber doors and related products. With 10 years of marketing and networking experience, Siya is passionately focused on empowering Goan women, providing them a robust support system, and making Goa a powerful example of women's empowerment. Her achievements have garnered attention from various local and regional media outlets. Top achievements: ⭐️Women Creator India 2023 Award at the hands of Hon Governor of Uttarakhand. ⭐️Times Entrepreneur Award 2021 ⭐️Iron ladies India Award by Vedanta Group seas Goa and many more . Read more

ARCHANA BHORE

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Maharashtra

Anshul Sharma

Evolve Business School

Education

Maharastra

diya roy

Goa Institute f Management

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Goa

Princy Jecintho

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Goa

Dr. Razia de Loyola Furtado e Sardinha

Padre Conceicao College of Engineering

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Goa

Community

  • Go Womania

    An Initiative by a group of women entrepreneurs to provide a social platform encourage, guide & build a support system for aspiring women entrepreneurs. This platform can into existence to build skill sets in women in order to explore entrepreneurshi... p opportunities by building skill sets as well as a strong motivated mind set. Established in 2017 by founder Siya Shaikh, today the platform has current membership base of 10,000+ members online, and more than 400 women offline that interact to build a strong community to sustain their businesses. Ir is a not-for- profit organisation, and membership is free. With a simple buy-sell model, the platform provides easy access to buyers to purchase home-crafted, handmade, eco friendly, and other such products as well as services while providing an impactful online (and on-ground) marketplace for sellers (Goan women entrepreneurs) to grow their visibility & reach. Read more

Community Leader

  • RAFINA SHAIKH
    Founder

    Rafina Shaikh, also known as Siya, is a TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Founder of GoWomania, WEBN, and GoenKart. Starting as a civil engineer, she moved to Pune to pursue her career and later became a social entrepreneur. Siya's impactful online... community of over 12,500 and Goas first business networking platform WEBN for women Entrepreneurs in Goa has been instrumental in supporting women entrepreneurs through her dedicated core team. Additionally, she runs GoaMetal Composites, a venture manufacturing fiber doors and related products. With 10 years of marketing and networking experience, Siya is passionately focused on empowering Goan women, providing them a robust support system, and making Goa a powerful example of women's empowerment. Her achievements have garnered attention from various local and regional media outlets. Top achievements: ⭐️Women Creator India 2023 Award at the hands of Hon Governor of Uttarakhand. ⭐️Times Entrepreneur Award 2021 ⭐️Iron ladies India Award by Vedanta Group seas Goa and many more . Read more

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