The third edition of Women Scientists’ and Entrepreneurs’ Conclave of the India International Science Festival (IISF) is being organized on November 7-8, 2019 at Biswa Bangla Convention Center. The conclave being organised by Ministry of Science and Technology, is an effort to inspire young women to take up careers in Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship and help them get exposed to opportunities in the field.
Development of women and children has been one of key priorities of Government of India. One of the key objectives for the conclave is to develop scientific temper among enthusiastic students. The conference is expected to provide a forum to discuss issues related to science education and entrepreneurship among young women scientists and researchers. The conclave would enable discussion on the challenges and opportunities for women in playing the lead role in science, technology and innovation. Young women scientists would get to interact with the women leaders in science and technology and get an opportunity to learn from experiences of successful women entrepreneurs, connect to mentors and to learn the ropes for taking up startups and entrepreneurship.
The conference would have sessions – Stellar Women In Global Science, Women In STEMM: Opportunities and Challenges for New India, Women leaders and achievers in science, technology and innovation for risen India, Women in Science, technology and innovation—an international perspective.
The conclave will also have a session on Women in Catalyzing Sustainable Growth. This session will feature women working at grass root level in seed conservation, water conservation, agricultural, health, sanitation and energy sectors.
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