Over 200 women professionals from across the technology industry, including innovators, thought leaders, and changemakers, came together to highlight the power of women-led breakthroughs in technology, and foster a future where women lead the charge in innovation, here recently.

A day-long event held on Honeywell’s campus in Bengaluru fostered industry-wide discussions on breaking barriers, creating opportunities for women to not just participate but take the lead in driving transformation shaping the future of technology.

A panel discussion titled “Breaking Barriers in Tech: Stories of Resilience and Innovation,” highlighted how women were challenging the status quo in tech and reshaping the tech landscape with bold, forward-thinking approaches. Women leaders including Latha Chemrakalam, Vice President, Continental, Ashwini Siddhi, AI Head at GoDaddy, and Sumedha Limaye, VP, Engineering at Quest Global, spoke at the event. It also featured Vandana Suri, founder of TAXSHE, India’s women-only taxi service, and Nisha Millet, former Olympic swimmer, who shared their journeys of perseverance to inspire the audience.

Speaking on the occasion, Anita Vijaykrishnan, VP, Engineering and India Leader at Honeywell Technology Solutions said, “Women in tech are not just solving problems—they are shaping the future. At Honeywell, we recognise women’s leadership in every breakthrough and are proud to support and elevate their capabilities and contributions.’‘

Anant Maheshwari, President & CEO of Global Regions, Honeywell, in his keynote emphasised the importance of diverse voices in shaping the future of technology. Women in tech were not only contributing to current advancements but were also pivotal in driving the innovations that would define the next era, he added.

Mr. Maheshwari called for greater empowerment of women to lead, and emphasised the role of Honeywell’s initiative ‘LeadHERS in Tech’ in providing a platform for women to shape the future of technology.

A fireside chat between Ashish Modi, President of Honeywell India, and Niranjan Kalyandurg, President of Honeywell Technology Solutions, shed light on the role of male allyship in fostering an inclusive workplace and the importance of sponsorship in advancing women’s careers. They also spoke on issues around gender biases and highlighted the need for training to mitigate unconscious blind spots.