1030 - 1100
Welcome Meet and Greet
GeoWomen: Shaping the World, One Map at a Time
04 December 2025
Hall - MR 17, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India
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GeoWomen: Shaping the World, One Map at a Time is conceived as an inspirational, narrative-driven, and discussion-led initiative that highlights the critical role women play in shaping our planet and its future through geospatial and space technologies.
Concept
GeoWomen is a curated storytelling and impact program that amplifies the voices and contributions of women who use geospatial and space technologies to solve problems, empower communities, protect the environment, and drive national development.
It combines high-impact personal narratives, case-based insights, visual storytelling, and collective reflection to create a unique experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally inspiring.
It goes beyond technical discussions to answer deeper questions:
- Who are the women behind the maps and satellites that shape our world?
- What challenges did they overcome to reach these heights?
- How does geospatial technology change lives when women lead?
- What future are women imagining and mapping for India and the world?
Program Agenda
Thursday, 4th December
1100 - 1105
Opening Address
Annu Negi
President - Events
Geospatial World
1105 - 1115
Guest Address
Dr Manosi Lahiri
Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
ML Infomap
1115 - 1210
Panel Session 1: She Shapes the World: Stories from Geospatial Trailblazers
Session Highlight
The session brings together women who have carved extraordinary paths in geospatial science, mapping, and space technologies - often by overcoming challenges that remain unseen. This session shifts the spotlight from achievements to the human journey - the moments that shaped them, the confidence they built, the barriers they navigated, and the purpose that continues to drive them. Through honest reflection and shared experience, the conversation reveals how resilience, clarity, and self-belief can redefine entire fields. It becomes an inspiring space for young women, professionals, and the larger ecosystem to understand how personal stories can transform the future of geospatial innovation.
Moderator
Bharti Sinha
Co-Founder
Strategists' World
Dr Shubha Pandey
Scientist E
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Prof Seema Mehra Parihar
Faculty
Kirori Mal College & Fellow DSPH, Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi
Yogita Shukla
Founder
AddGEO Foundation
Dr Shivangi S Somvanshi
Centre Head
Centre for Applied Geomatics (CAG), CEPT University
Roli Agarwal
Director, Partnerships
Google Maps, India
1210 - 1250
Panel Session 2: Mapping Influence: Women Leading Brand, Story & Strategy in GeoTech
Session Highlight
This conversation brings together women who are shaping how geospatial and space technologies are understood, trusted, and adopted across India and the world. It focuses on leaders who stand at the intersection of technology, market insight, storytelling, and strategy - those who translate complex science into narratives that speak to governments, enterprises, and citizens in meaningful ways.
It also brings attention to the often-invisible labour behind influence, balancing precision with creativity, navigating stakeholders, and shaping the public voice of our industry.
It also brings attention to the often-invisible labour behind influence, balancing precision with creativity, navigating stakeholders, and shaping the public voice of our industry.
Moderator
Akanksha Tyagi
Senior Director - EMEA
Geospatial World
Rashmi Gupta
Head - Marketing
Esri India
Balvinder Kaur Sethi
Senior Process Manager - Marketing
Tech Mahindra
Nidhi Pathak
Sr. Marketing Manager
SatSure
1250 - 1300
Certificate Presentation and Group Photograph
Objectives and Expected Outcomes
Short-Term
- Increased visibility for women geospatial leaders
- Enhanced inspiration for female students and young professionals
- Stronger networking among women in the ecosystem
- Greater awareness of gender-conscious geospatial development
Long-Term
- A growing annual platform for women in geospatial
- New mentorship pathways
- Higher female participation in geospatial and space domains
- Integration of gender perspectives in geospatial policy, startups, and innovation streams
GeoWomen is more than an event; it is a movement to recognize, celebrate, and elevate women who are shaping the future of earth and space through geospatial intelligence. Their stories, skills, and leadership form the layers of a new map, one that leads India toward a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future.