Speakers at WIL 4.0
Date: 26th February 2026 | Venue: The Palms, Gurugram
KEY NOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Suchitra Ella
Dr. Suchitra Ella, Padma Bhushan awardee and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech, is one of India’s most influential leaders in biotechnology and healthcare. With deep expertise across finance, marketing, operations, and business strategy, she has played a pivotal role in building Bharat Biotech into a globally respected enterprise.
She currently serves as Handlooms and Handicrafts Development Advisor (Cabinet Rank) to the Government of Andhra Pradesh and is a Board Member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. A senior industry leader, she is Vice President of CII, former Chairperson of CII Southern Region, and Founder Chairperson of the Indian Women’s Network. Recognised widely for her leadership in innovation, healthcare, and women’s empowerment, Dr. Ella continues to shape India’s scientific and industrial future.
FIRSESIDE CHAT - From Breaking Ceilings to Building New Floors
Ms. Pallavi Dinodia
Partner
S.R. Dinodia and Co.
Ms. Anita Kapur
Ex Chairperson
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), IRS
Prof. Saraswathy Vaidyanathan
Assistant Professor
School of Law, BML Munjal University
Panel Discussion
Theme: “Navigating Difficult Conversations with Empathy, Balance and Thoughtful Diplomacy”
Description: In today’s complex and fast-paced professional environments, difficult conversations are inevitable, but how they are handled defines leadership. This session explores how empathy, emotional intelligence, and thoughtful diplomacy can transform challenging dialogues into opportunities for trust, clarity, and collaboration. Participants will gain insights into maintaining balance under pressure, addressing conflict with sensitivity, and communicating with purpose without compromising on integrity. The discussion emphasizes practical approaches to navigate conversations that matter, while fostering respect, inclusion, and long-term relationships.
MODERATOR
Ms. Leenika Khattar
Director, Nasscom
LinkedInWORKSHOPS
Workshop 1
Theme: AI Confidence Lab – Demystifying Technology
Description: AI Confidence Lab is an interactive workshop designed to simplify artificial intelligence and build practical confidence in using emerging technologies. It helps participants move from hesitation and overwhelm to clarity and curiosity by breaking down AI concepts into accessible, real-world applications. Through hands-on exploration, discussions, and guided exercises, the workshop enables individuals and teams to understand how AI tools can enhance productivity, creativity, and decision-making. The focus is not just on technical understanding but on developing a growth mindset and technological confidence in an evolving digital landscape.
Workshop 2
Theme: Recharge to Rise: Wellness Workshop
Description: Recharge to Rise is a mindfulness-based experiential workshop designed to help individuals pause, reflect, and realign with intention. In today’s fast-paced, multitasking environment, the program offers practical tools and evidence-informed psychological frameworks to build emotional awareness, resilience, and sustainable well-being. Drawing from mindfulness, positive psychology, and holistic coaching practices, the workshop focuses on managing stress, setting healthy boundaries, cultivating grit, and creating rituals for balanced leadership.
Dr. Manpreet Sandhu
Senior Technology Consultant & International Corporate Trainer
Dr. Manpreet Singh Sandhu is a senior technology consultant and international corporate trainer with over two and a half decades of experience delivering enterprise data and database solutions worldwide. He has led consulting and training engagements across Luxembourg, Singapore, and Malaysia, working with leading global organizations such as Microsoft, IBM, McKinsey & Company, JPMorgan Chase, Nomura, PwC, Dell EMC, Adobe, Ericsson, Vodafone, Mercedes-Benz, Airtel, TCS, Wipro, Fujitsu, and Schlumberger. His expertise spans enterprise database ecosystems, performance tuning, cloud and on-prem data platforms, and advanced analytics, with specialization in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SAP Sybase, Oracle PL SQL, Linux systems, and Excel-driven business intelligence automation. He has successfully trained over 15,000 professionals across Europe, Asia, Africa, and PAN India, empowering DBAs, data engineers, and IT teams to enhance performance, scalability, and data-driven decision-making through practical, solution-oriented programs.
Ms. Ritika Sood
Certified Mindfulness Coach
Ritika, an MBA graduate from Maastricht School of Management and an alumna of Lady Shri Ram College for Women, is a certified mindfulness coach and facilitator dedicated to helping individuals and teams unlock their potential. She conducts mindful practices and coaching sessions for corporates, groups, and individuals using tools such as MBSR, meditation, visualization, psychodrama, and positive psychology to foster growth and well-being. Ritika also leads workshops on communication and soft skills, works closely with young adults with diverse needs, and creates safe, non-judgmental spaces for self-exploration, purpose alignment, and value-driven growth, drawing inspiration from Vedic and Buddhist teachings, psychology, yoga, and meditation.
Voice of Impact : The WIL Legacy
WIL 3.0
Women in Leadership: Power, Progress, and Possibilities" is more than a conference—it’s a vibrant movement that celebrates resilience, sparks innovation, and paves the way for breakthrough ideas. Here, every conversation ignites passion, every story fuels ambition, and every connection transforms potential into action. Join us to unlock your innate power, embrace progress, and explore endless possibilities as we collectively redefine what it means to lead in today’s dynamic world.
Leaders Speak - BMU WIL 3.0
WIL 2.0
Bold in vision, it challenges the comfortable and calls leaders to step forward with intent and courage. Brilliant in thought, it brings together sharp minds, real stories, and ideas that shape decisions, institutions, and impact. Beyond the expected, it moves past surface conversations, turning dialogue into conviction and connection into influence. This is where leadership rises above titles and timelines. Lead boldly. Think brilliantly. Go beyond