Davos, Switzerland, Jan 23: The Women Inspiring Network (WIN), a global not-for-profit platform dedicated to amplifying women’s leadership, successfully concluded the second edition of #WINLounge during The World Economic Forum Week, Davos 2026, marking a significant milestone for Indian women’s representation in global leadership conversations.
Alongside the WIN Lounge, WIN curated two focused India-led sessions in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh governments, chaired by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of MP, and T G Bharath, Minister of Food Processing, Government of AP. These sessions explored strategies for inclusive growth, investment opportunities, and sustainable development.
Building on its 2025 debut, WIN—India’s only independent and exclusive platform at Davos—brought together 75+ global leaders from 15+ countries and 30+ industries, driving 15+ panel discussions across #WINLounge and #WINtalks. Key participants included top Indian and global women leaders from organizations such as Accor, Adecco, Apollo, Bayer, Capgemini, Fox Rothschild, Invest India, Kearney, RPSG Group, TIME, and Welspun, strengthening India’s women-led voice on the global stage.
Key Highlights of #WINLounge 2026:
- Indian Women Leaders Take Center Stage: Smriti Irani, Nivruti Rai, Sangita Reddy, Dipali Goenka, Priti Rathi Gupta, Avarna Jain, Radhika Bharat Ram, Ranju Alex, and Masoom Minawala delivered powerful insights, highlighting women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- Global Powerhouses United by Purpose: Leaders including Gaurav Bhushan (Accor), Wendy Diamond (LDP Ventures & WEDO), Karen Spencer (Catalyst Now), Sheetal Chawla (Capgemini), Helga Flores Trejo (Bayer AG), Carol Cruickshank (Kearney), and Umayal Eswaran (RYTHM Foundation) joined the dialogues on leadership, social impact, and global collaboration.
- India-Led Sessions: Dr. Mohan Yadav highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s commitment to leveraging tourism for inclusive growth and positioning the state as a premium investment-ready destination.
Reflecting on the milestone, Ms. Stuti Jalan, Founder of WIN, said:
“At Davos 2026, WIN brought together over 75 leaders to lead transformative conversations, forge collaborations, and build a global community shaping the future. The depth and energy of dialogue underscored the transformative power of women leaders from India and beyond. Each year, we aim to create visible, meaningful, and lasting impact.”
Notable Discussions at #WINLounge 2026:
- Impact 4.0: AI, digital transformation, and global innovation
- Women, Wealth & Global Power: Redefining leadership on the world stage
- Powering the Wealth Shift: Women shaping the next trillion-dollar economy
- Impact Is Influence: Storytelling, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship
- Health, Climate & Humanity: Reimagining systems for equitable wellness and a regenerative economy
- Geopolitics & Power: Women at the helm of global influence
- WIN extends gratitude to its supporters, Masimo, Qi, Arushi Arts, RRP Electronics, Lxme, and the Governments of Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh for enabling a platform that continues to elevate women leaders globally.