Women's Forum Singapore 2024

DG

Debjani Ghosh

nasscom

President

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Debjani Ghosh is the President of the nasscom since April 2018. A veteran of the technology industry,she is the first woman at the helm of the organisation's three-decade history. Driven by a strong belief in the need for human-centric technology that enhances lives and livelihood, Debjani is a vocal advocate for the ethical and responsible use of technology. Under her leadership, nasscom actively works with the industry to ensure responsible practices and build trust as a core competitive advantage for the tech industry in India. Under her guidance, nasscom has prioritised the development of a Responsible AI Resource Kit, in partnership with leading industry stakeholders, to promote the adoption of responsible tech solutions. Back in 2019, nasscom under her leadership coined the term “Techade” to define a decade where technology will play a transformative role to create a sustainable, equitable and safe future, powered by human-centric innovation. Debjani also believes that by the end of this Techade the Tech Industry in India will be established as the world’s leading technology ecosystem and the "I" in innovation will stand for India, fuelled by India’s young talent, the growing confidence in our capabilities to solve for the world and our proven success in building open and interoperable tech ecosystems like the Digital Public Infrastructure, to deliver at scale services grounds up. Debjani is also a vocal advocate for building a truly inclusive technology sector where talent and meritocracy thrives above all. In January 2018, Debjani was felicitated by the President of India under the auspices of the ‘First Ladies’ program, which honors exceptional women pioneers in their respective fields. In 2020, she has been honored by Vogue as the Tech Leader of the year 2020. Recognizing her contribution in the field of technology, Debjani was also facilitated in ‘40 over 40 - World’s Most Inspiring Women’ list by Fe:maleOneZero (F10) Magazine in 2022. With multiple feathers in her cap, before joining nasscom, she was the first woman to lead Intel India and the Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT), she was also a member of the executive council at nasscom. She believes that learning never stops, and a trainable mindset is the biggest strength one can have. Debjani holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, and an MBA degree in marketing from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research in Mumbai, India.

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Impact Hub (Discovery Space)
Jun 20, 2024
11:15 AM12:00 PM

Innovate, adapt, lead: Women shaping the future of work

Debjani GhoshnasscomPresidentAntara LahiriMicron FoundationDirector, Asia Pacific and EuropeSoo Churn LiongShiseido Travel RetailChief Financial & Operations OfficerMark StuartAnagram GroupCo-FounderSharon WongMotherswork Pte LtdCEO & Founder
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Globalisation and women’s work, both inside and outside the home, paid and unpaid, have fuelled the rapid economic transformation in the Asia-Pacific region over the past few decades. How can the workplace better adapt to engage more women ? Explore how women in the region are navigating the dynamic future of work, capitalising on emerging technologies, and seizing leadership roles. Uncover insights into the transformative potential of remote work, AI integration, and flexible career paths, fostering an inclusive environment where all women can thrive and excel.
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