Global Women’s Health Innovation Conference & Awards 2024 is a high-impact conference and showcase of the challenges and opportunities in advancing women’s health and the role of technology and innovation to improve women's health and make health equity a reality in India and beyond.
India's first dedicated event focusing on Women's Health, the 3rd edition of Global Women's Health Innovation Conference & Awards will be held on December 11, 2024, at IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India, and will bring the most vital issues and gaps to surface so stakeholders can, together; find solutions, maximise opportunities and bridge the gaps.
GWHIC 2024 is poised to be an intense 10-hour powerhouse of knowledge exchange and networking, bringing together leaders, innovators, disruptors, and professionals from the Healthcare industry.
Event Highlights
Built around the theme Inspire, Integrate, Innovate, GWHIC 2024 looks into the future of women’s health and digs deeper into the potential and opportunities in:
Whether you're a healthcare professional, innovator or budding talent, researcher, entrepreneur, women's health advocate, or simply passionate about women's health, your presence will be a valuable contribution to this landmark event.
Together, let's challenge the status quo, embrace bold ideas, and empower women with the knowledge and tools to take control of their health.
Register for this unmissable event dedicated to elevating women's health and advancing health equity in India and shaping a healthier, brighter future for all.
Join us for the 3rd edition of the Global Women's Health Innovation Conference & Awards and together,
let's create a transformative impact that resonates far beyond the boundaries of this event.
United by a shared mission, our commitment is to spotlight women's health and transform health equity into a tangible reality. With steadfast support from influential industry leaders, dedicated members within the women's health ecosystem, and innovative minds, we are uniting in a collaborative effort.
Together, we work towards advancing this important mission and attaining the goals we've set together.
Collab Function is a leading name in the field of events and marketing consultancy. The team has been successfully serving the Conference and Exhibition industry both in India as well as in global markets since 1999. We are actively working on high-impact specialist events and awareness programs focused on women's health and health equity in India and Internationally.
Collab Function collaborates with leading Indian/International Associations/Non-profits and works closely with all the stakeholders as a trusted partner and technical organiser to deliver health & wellness programs, specialized campaigns, and awareness sessions within corporates, academic institutions, and communities in India.
Partner, Senior Vice President, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frost & Sullivan
Reenita Das is a healthcare futurist and strategist, passionate about changing the healthcare industry. She got voted the top 100 women in Femtech and Healthtech and the top 50 Healthcare strategists to follow in 2021.
She has lived and worked in over 10 countries in the world, focusing on healthcare issues and working with public and private sector to implement growth change strategies.
Das currently serves as Partner and Senior Vice President and is the first woman Partner at Frost & Sullivan. In addition, she is the Founder of GLOW (Growth and Innovation of Women) program. She is also on the Board of a non profit “High Tech High Heels” Silicon Valley that focuses on increasing gender diversity for STEM. She is also part of the AdvisoryBoard in Arab Health.
In her current role, Das manages a global business and works largely with clients on futuristic scenarios and forecasts in understanding how healthcare will operate 20 years from today. She is focused heavily on rethinking consumer business models as healthcare makes a transition to health and identifying opportunities with companies outside of healthcare to bring solutions to the healthcare sector.
She is also focusing heavily on showcasing “Femtech” and the growth opportunities from this new sector which includes advising femtech companies on the right strategies and commercial business models to success.
CEO, Bagchi Parthasarthy Hospital, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Dr. Uma Nambiar is a trained neurosurgeon and a well experienced hospital administrator with considerable understanding of the Indian, African and Sri Lankan Healthcare systems.
She specializes in plan/ design, review and commissioning of new hospitals, business process re-engineering, audits across the hospital ecosystem, process standardization & quality in the healthcare system as well as use of information technology in Healthcare.
A passionate believer of Technology & Digital Transformation in the Healthcare ecosystem, winner of numerous awards, actively involved in promotion of Digital Health, she is also an avid traveller, painter and a keen photographer.
She has mentored many students who are successful leaders in the Healthcare Industry today.
Dr. Uma Nambiar is the CEO, Bagchi-Parthasarthy Hospital, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
She is also an Independent Director & Board Member, Hemas Group of Hospitals, Sri Lanka, Independent Director, Board Member, IIHMR- Bangalore
She is also Chairperson, Risk Management Committee, Hemas Group of Hospitals, Sri Lanka, Vice President, Telemedicine Society of India, Kerala state chapter, and EC member, National Body of TSI.
Medical Director Divakars Speciality Hospital , CEO and Chairman ARTIST ASIAN RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR SKILL TRANSFER
Dr. Hema Divakar is a leading medical professional of India with a vision to improve the healthcare services ecosystem for the welfare of women. She has over the last three decades, been a game changer in healthcare, establishing new benchmarks, standards and touching women’s lives in the process.
A practicing OB/GYN consultant and being the CEO of ARTIST, Dr. Hema’s immense contributions over the years have has established her as a name to reckon with. She is also the Medical Director of The Divakars Speciality Hospital established in 1990 , in Bengaluru , a centre of excellence in women’s healthcare.
Her immense contribution to this field in the 35 enriching years of her career has established her as a name. Her continuous efforts towards ensuring well-being of her patients have earned her accolades as a competent clinician. In 2005, She established Asian Research & Training Institute for Skill Transfer (ARTIST), a premier institute for learning, with a mission to offer cost-effective training without a compromise on quality. Her focus areas have been women’s healthcare, innovative research, and impacting policy changes at the national level.
She has been Principal Investigator for various clinical trials, implementation research and has many publications in International and national Journals. She has contributed in various capacities for the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), & through her institute she has been instrumental in offering fellowships for pursuing education in various specialties.
ARTIST confers ICOG recognized fellowship & certification in Ultrasound/ Perinatology, besides conducting various online & fast track courses on contraception and lifestyle.
She understands that reaching out to as many people as possible; the philosophy of CONNECT & COLLABORATE is one of the keys to the success of a medicosocial enterprise. A BORN LEADER Dr. Hema has been successfully moving ahead with a clear vision & mission to reach every girl every woman. Shouldering multiple roles simultaneously, she has held various prestigious positions. She is also the Indian Ambassador to the international organization of OB/GYNs FIGO.
Co-founder & CEO - Elda Health
Swathi Kulkarni is the Co-Founder and CEO of Elda Health, a full-stack platform enabling women to understand their health issues, identify precautionary measures, gain access to meaningful diagnoses, and above all prioritize their own health.
Over the course of her career spanning more than 18 years, Swathi has built several businesses such as Nua and Inksedge from scratch and also played strategic roles in companies such as Intel, Komli, etc. She is passionate about building start-ups and scaling them by using cutting-edge tech and consumer insights. She is adept at identifying challenge areas and deploying structured approaches to handle the chaos.
A serial entrepreneur from the Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad and BITS Pilani, Swathi is a leading #femtech leader, innovator, and supporter of the health care industry in a huge way. Her commitment to healthcare equality and passion makes her a pioneer healthcare women leader in India.
As the Global Women's Health Innovation Conference Advisory Board member, Swathi is guiding the leadership team to build a truly remarkable and impactful conference.
Founder - Human Centric Healthcare Ecosystem
Bharat Gera is a pioneer in the digital transformation of healthcare by leveraging innovative technology aligned with strategic goals since 1999.
Truly ahead of the times, his vision and ability to understand the importance and potential of technology in healthcare sets him apart. Bharat has a sterling journey as an innovation healthcare leader where he designed and implemented multiple projects for Digital Healthcare across stakeholders globally.
Among his many key achievements, Bharat designed and implemented Telemedicine Registry and Evaluation Study for India and was responsible for the creation of Virtual Family Visit, a unique innovative service for Wockhardt Hospital, winning international acclaim as the first hospital to offer web visits in 1998.
He has over two decades of experience in the Healthcare domain both in India and USA, covering Healthcare Providers, Health Insurance, and the Pharmaceutical/Drugs Industry.
Bharat is once again leading the innovation curve and is in the process of setting up a platform for the digital healthcare ecosystem to collaborate and advocate human centricity in the delivery of healthcare solutions.
A true health innovator to the core, Bharat is guiding the leadership team of the Global Women's Health Innovation Conference to stay true to the spirit of innovation.
Senior Vice President - Health & Wellness Ogilvy
A healthcare communications, consulting and advertising professional, Cherojit works for the world’s most decorated advertising agency and is associated with the healthcare sector for more than 22 years. He has created awareness for Mother and Child Health, Breast & Cervical Cancer and Osteoporosis which has helped not only save lives, but also to lead fuller lives for women. He believes that healthcare communications has the potential to touch and impact lives.
His love for sports both as a player and a spectator got him to associate with German Football Academy (GFA). Having being an athlete himself and played various sports at substantial levels, he knows what it takes to make it big. He mentors the team using his vast experience in branding and communications. He interacts with the students, parents and potential partners and is creating a system that will help take sport to the grassroots. He feels, India today is at a tipping point and ready to embrace ‘The Sporting Culture’ sooner than later.
He is also associated with educational institutions and universities both Indian and international taking sessions on Healthcare Management, Marketing & Advertising and Sports Management.
He is working on the triumvirate of healthcare, sports and academia to create an ecosystem that he hopes will help students take informed decisions about their careers.
Cherojit loves travelling and is of the belief that “You just live once and if you have traveled well, once is enough.”
Senior Vice President - Health & Wellness Ogilvy
An avid enthusiast of the Sci-fi genre, Atin has dedicated his career to catalysing transformative initiatives in the healthcare landscape across India and the World. With a fusion of creativity, imaginative strategy, behavioural insights and design thinking, he spearheads innovative solutions for brands such as GSK Global, Nestlé Gerber, Cipla Health and prominent public health entities like JHPIEGO.
With a rich portfolio encompassing a diverse array of brands such as Colgate, Novartis, UNICEF, Nestlé Nutrition, and Johnson & Johnson, Atin brings a wealth of experience to the table. His creative and strategic acumen has been instrumental in navigating complex challenges and fostering meaningful connections in the domains of consumer health, patient empowerment and digital media.
Managing Director & Co-Founder, GWHIC
With a career enriched by 25+ years of experience across the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent, my focus has been on driving excellence and commercial success for businesses through effective strategies in marketing and events.
The power of collaboration underpins my venture, Collab Function, where I'm united with exceptional high achievers, all committed to a shared mission of service.
Beyond professional pursuits, I'm devoted to contributing my time and skills to empower women and children through meaningful social causes in the area of health and education.
Strategic Alliance & Partnership Director & Co-Founder, GWHIC
With a proven track record spanning 30 years and three continents, I am a passionate go-getter who thrives in competitive and dynamic landscapes. My mission? To orchestrate exceptional events that transcend boundaries and create lasting value for stakeholders.
I enjoy the opportunity to bring diverse sectors together, blending commercial prowess with social impact to deliver results that truly matter. My commitment to professionalism, ethics, and sustainable project management ensures that every event I touch leaves a positive legacy.
Director Content & Community Building & Co-Founder, GWHIC
Anu is completing the 26th year of her international career in MICE and reputation leadership and publicity.
She leads a parallel professional career as a mentor, advisor, and healer with extensive research, understanding, and commitment to community and social upliftment.
She has spent over 15 years in healthcare events, public outreach, and scientific health conferences. Passionate about the UN and WHO vision of healthcare equity and Health For All,
She is a women's healthcare equity and menstrual health awareness and advocacy expert.
Senior Lead – Events & Outreach
Passionate about achieving excellence in every endeavor and proactively taking the lead, I bring 14+ years of dedicated service in the pharma and healthcare industry.
A quick learner and team player, I have been an integral part of the healthcare sector and contributed significantly at leading companies like Pfizer and Lilavati Hospital. I have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, honing my project management skills and adopting a solution-oriented approach to challenges that have led to the successful completion of the projects that I managed.
As an avid marathoner, I believe in the transformative power of fitness and find fulfillment in promoting holistic well-being and empowering individuals to lead healthy and active lifestyles.
Consultant – Event Sponsorship & Collaborations
I am passionate about driving revenue growth and contributing to the overall business objectives of my clients.
A highly motivated, enthusiastic, and fast learner, I have over 20 years of event sales & sponsorship, marketing, and operations experience. I have worked closely with leading companies and brands from diverse industries including IT Majors like Cisco, HP, Microsoft, Automotive giants like Maruti, and Hyundai, and reputed agencies including Lintas, Madison Media, Group M, etc.
Connecting with people from diverse backgrounds is something I always enjoy. A sports enthusiast, I always make time to be on top of my game and encourage people to lead a fit and healthy life.