Hyderabad: The Emerge women leadership summit highlighted a shift towards women-led development, with leaders calling for stronger inclusion in decision-making roles. The Emerge women leadership summit featured Soumya Mishra, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, as chief guest.
The Hyderabad Management Association organised the summit around the theme “From Women’s Development to Women-Led Development.” It brought together leaders from governance, industry and academia for policy discussions.
Emerge women leadership summit stresses leadership shift
Addressing the gathering, Soumya Mishra said the transition marked a shift in both policy and mindset. She noted that women were moving beyond participation and shaping outcomes directly.
Today, women act as innovators, leaders and decision-makers across sectors. These include governance, technology and entrepreneurship. Therefore, she said institutions must support this shift with enabling policies.
The event also saw participation from Karuna Gopal, Ch. Preeti Reddy and Chitra Sood.
Emerge women leadership summit calls for tech inclusion
Soumya Mishra highlighted the growing role of emerging technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence. She said women must lead in this space to ensure ethical and inclusive innovation.
Drawing from her experience, she outlined initiatives within the Telangana Prisons and Correctional Services Department. The department focuses on skill development, education and mental well-being of women inmates.
In addition, rehabilitation programmes support reintegration into society with dignity. These efforts aim to enable long-term transformation and stability.
“When a woman is empowered, she becomes a catalyst for change within her family and community,” she said.
Emerge women leadership summit promotes collective empowerment
Encouraging young women, Soumya Mishra urged them to step into leadership roles. She asked them to believe in their abilities and create opportunities. Moreover, she stressed the importance of mutual support.
She said collective empowerment would accelerate progress and break barriers. As a result, more women would enter leadership roles across sectors.
The summit featured discussions on technology, media, policy and entrepreneurship. It also fostered collaboration among participants from diverse fields.
Soumya Mishra commended the organisers for hosting the event. She expressed confidence that the discussions would lead to actionable outcomes.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to build inclusive ecosystems. Participants said women-led development would remain key to sustainable and equitable growth.