Smriti Irani Leads Indian Women Leaders at Davos 2026 Gender Equity Forum

Smriti Irani will represent India's gender equity agenda at the Women Inspiring Network Lounge during the World Economic Forum Week in Davos 2026. The platform will showcase over ten trailblazing Indian women leaders from diverse sectors like business, tech, and policy. The agenda features discussions on leadership, AI, climate action, and the future of wealth creation. The event is designed as an exclusive Indian platform to foster real dialogue and global influence.

Key Points: Smriti Irani at Davos 2026 for Gender Equity Agenda

  • Spotlight on 10+ Indian women leaders
  • Focus on AI, wealth, climate, and geopolitics
  • Platform for dialogue and sustained impact
  • Part of WEF Week in Davos 2026
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Smriti Irani to bring India's gender equity agenda at Davos

Smriti Irani to headline WIN Lounge at Davos 2026, showcasing a powerful cohort of Indian women leaders driving global conversations on equity and impact.

"Their presence marks a defining moment for Indian women stepping into global leadership conversations. - Stuti Jalan"

Davos, January 19

Former Union Minister and the founder and Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity & Equality, Smriti Irani will take the world stage at the Women Inspiring Network Lounge during the World Economic Forum Week, Davos 2026, reinforcing India's growing leadership in conversations around inclusion, equality, and social impact.

Women Inspiring Network (WIN), a global not-for-profit platform will host the second edition of the #WINLounge during The World Economic Forum Week, Davos 2026 spotlighting 10+ TRAILBLAZING INDIAN WOMEN LEADERS as voices of global influence across business, finance, policy, tech, media, and innovation, WIN said in a statement.

The WIN Lounge will feature a carefully-curated agenda of panel discussions, firesides and networking mixers. The conversations will explore leadership, entrepreneurship, wealth creation, AI and innovation, geopolitics and diplomacy, health and wellness, climate action, storytelling, philanthropy and the future of capital.

Designed as the only independent and exclusive platform from India at Davos, the WIN Lounge is built to go beyond visibility, anchoring real dialogue, collective learning, and sustained impact at one of the world's most influential global convenings.

Stuti Jalan, Founder of Women Inspiring Network, stated, "At Davos 2025, I made a commitment that WIN would bring more Indian women leaders to Davos 2026. I'm proud and deeply energised to share that we have delivered on that promise."

"This year, it is especially meaningful to welcome an inspiring cohort of Indian women leaders, including Smriti Zubin Irani (The Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity & Equality), Nivruti Rai (Invest India), Sangita Reddy (Apollo), Dipali Goenka (Welspun Living Ltd), Priya Agarwal Hebbar (Vedanta), Radhika Bharat Ram (Shri Ram / KARM), Arti Gupta (Jagran Group), and Priti Rathi Gupta (Lxme), who are joining us at the WIN Lounge. Their presence marks a defining moment for Indian women stepping into global leadership conversations," she said.

Enriching conversations on Impact 4.0, exploring AI, digital transformation and global innovation; Women, Wealth & Global Power, redefining leadership on the world stage; Impact Is Influence, spotlighting storytelling, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship in the 21st century; a Trialogue on Health, Climate & Humanity, reimagining systems for equitable wellness and a regenerative economy; Geopolitics & Power, with women at the helm of global influence; and Powering the Wealth Shift, examining how women will shape the next trillion-dollar economy, will be an illustrious ensemble of global leaders, the statement read.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Great initiative, but I hope the conversations at Davos translate into real action back home. We need more women entrepreneurs in tier 2 and 3 cities to get access to capital and networks. The dialogue must lead to tangible schemes and less talk.
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Stuti Jalan
As the founder mentioned, delivering on the promise to bring more Indian women to Davos is a big step. The lineup of leaders from Apollo, Vedanta, Welspun is impressive. Shows the diversity of Indian women's leadership beyond just politics.
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Anjali F
Wonderful news! 👏 It's high time the world sees the caliber of Indian women. From tech with Nivruti Rai to healthcare with Sangita Reddy – this is a powerful representation. Hoping they discuss how to bridge the urban-rural divide in opportunities.
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David E
Interesting to see India's focused push on gender equity at WEF. The agenda covering AI, climate, and geopolitics through the lens of women's leadership is very comprehensive. Will be watching to see what partnerships emerge from this.
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Karthik V
While this is a positive development, I respectfully question if such high-profile, exclusive forums truly impact the average Indian woman facing everyday challenges. The "Powering the Wealth Shift" discussion must consider the informal sector, where millions of women work.
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