Women Convention 2025 - 15 Mar 2025

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The Annual MMA Women Managers' Convention is a celebration of the spirit of women; and the many diverse roles women play. Each year the theme for the convention has revolved around the evolving roles and needs of women. The event creates a platform for women across different walks of life, to come together, share their thoughts, opinions, insights and experiences. What binds these women is the urge to excel in their respective fields, be it as business leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers, artists or policymakers. The focus of the convention is to inspire and guide women to grow in every area of life.

Thisyear,MMAiscelebratingInternationalWomen’sDaywithaConvention filled with inspiration, education, and connection, giving every woman an opportunitytocelebratethepowerandpotentialofwomenascatalystsfor transformative change and innovative leadership. With the theme Empowering Change, Inspiring Leadership, this year’s convention brings together accomplished women leaders, creators, and change-makers to redefinesuccessinarapidlyevolvingworld.

The convention will explore bold and impactful ideas through engaging discussions on breaking societal norms, embracing the strength of individuality, and balancing tradition with modernity to craft visionary leadership. It will delve into the nuances of authentic leadership by highlightingthesynergybetweenvulnerabilityandstrength.InAddition,the convention will shine a light on mentorship as a cornerstone for building a legacyofempowerment,fosteringcollaboration,andshapingfutureleaders.

Through inspiring stories, actionable insights, and thought-provoking perspectives, the event aspires to inspire participants to challenge conventions, lead with purpose, and leave an enduring mark on their communitiesandbeyond.

Plenary Session

The Power of Mentorship: Building a Legacy of Empowerment

This session will explore the significant impact of mentorship and how womencanuplifteachotherbysharingwisdom,experiences,andsupport. Mentorship is the cornerstone of creating a pipeline of future women leaders.

The Convention
The Platform

Special Session 1

Redefining Success in the Creative World

This session will explore how creative leaders shape and build brands in unconventional industries like music, weaving tradition and innovation into impactfullegacies.

Key perspectives:

TheIntersectionofTraditionandInnovation

Explore how creative leaders draw from cultural and historical roots while embracing cutting-edge technology and modern aesthetics to createauthentic,impactfulbrands.

Insights on unique challenges faced by creative leaders in industries traditionally seen as niche or unconventional, such as independent music,sustainabledesign,orartisancrafts.

Special Session 2

Visionary Leadership: Merging Tradition with Modernity

In this session, you will discover the art of storytelling, and how leaders can use the power of narrative to inspire, connect, and drive change both inside andoutsidetheirorganizations.

Key perspectives:

StorytellingasaBridgeBetweenPastandFuture CraftingaCompellingNarrativeforChange InspiringConnectionandCollaborationThroughStories

Special Session 3

Challenging Norms: The Power of Being Different

This session will highlight stories from women and men who’ve taken bold steps in breaking traditional boundaries, inspiring others to embrace uniquenessintheirpersonalandprofessionaljourneys..

Key perspectives: CouragetoDefyExpectations

TransformingAdversityintoOpportunity

RedefiningLeadershipThroughAuthenticity

Delegate Fee

MMA Corporate Members, Individual Members & Academicians - 1,180 inclusive of GST 18%.

Note: Delegate fee includes Convention delegate kit, lunch, tea/coffee, Gift Hampers, etc. `

For registration, contact: Gp Capt (Dr) R Venkataraman [94447 00068] / R Sathish Kumar [96770 77700] Email: mma@mmachennai.org | Web: www.mmachennai.org

EMPOWERING CHANGE EMPOWERING CHANGE INSPIRING LEADERSHIP INSPIRING LEADERSHIP

09:25 am 10:20 am

10:25 am

10:50 am

Inaugural Session

Invocation & Tamil Thai Vazhthu

Welcome Address

Overview of the Convention

11:35 am

12:20 pm

SATURDAY, 15TH MARCH 2025 (9.25 AM TO 01.50 PM) MMA MANAGEMENT CENTER, CHENNAI AGENDA

Ms Padmaja

Mr Mahalingam K President, MMA & Director, TSM Group of Companies

Ms Meera Nair Convention Chairperson & Independent Director, DBS Bank India Ltd

01:05 pm

Brief & Release of the Convention Special Issue of MMA Digital Magazine - Business Mandate

“The Good Boy Syndrome - What every woman manager and leader MUST know”?

Brief and Announcement of the AwardMMA Outstanding Woman Manager of the Year Award 2025

Presentation of MMA Outstanding Woman Manager of the Year Award 2025

Inaugural Address by the Chief Guest

Vote of Thanks

Tea/Coffee & Networking

Plenary Session: The Power of Mentorship: Building a Legacy of Empowerment

Special Session 1: Redefining Success in the Creative World

By the Dignitaries

Mr Kartik V. Kartikeyan Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, Author

Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM Executive Director, MMA

By the Dignitaries

Dr Kanimozhi NVN Somu Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

Mr Lakshminarayanan D Senior Vice President, MMA & Managing Director, Sundaram Home Finance Ltd

Speakers:

Dr Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd) Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University

Ms J Innocent Divya, IAS Commissioner Directorate of Technical Education

In conversation with

Ms Bharathi Baskar Motivational Speaker, Writer and Diversity Champion

Speakers:

Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh Renowned Indian Veena Musician Chairperson:

Ms Meera Nair Independent Director, DBS Bank India Ltd

Special Session 2: Visionary Leadership: Merging Tradition with Modernity

Moderator:

Ms Amudhavalli Ranganathan

Director – New Initiatives & E-Com CavinKare Pvt Ltd

Special Session 3:

Challenging Norms: The Power of Being Different

Moderator:

Ms Anju Mary K

Director – Industry Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd

01:55 pm Closing Remarks & Lunch

Ms Narthaki Nataraj Renowned Bharatanatyam Dancer & Padma Shri Awardee

Speakers:

Ms Shobha Viswanath Publishing Director, Karadi Tales Company Pvt Ltd

Dr V R Devika Writer, Story Teller, Cultural Activist & Educationalist

Ms Fathima Afshan Mixed Martial Arts Champion

Ms Mona Agarwal Paralympic Winner, Indian para shooter

Col Shaifali Commandant, 65 Coy ASC (Sup), Type ‘D’

EMPOWERING CHANGE INSPIRING LEADERSHIP

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

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Dr Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd) Vice Chancellor Indian Maritime University
Dr Kanimozhi NVN Somu Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Ms Narthaki Nataraj Renowned Bharatanatyam Dancer & Padma Shri Awardee
Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh Renowned Indian Veena Musician
Col Shaifali Commandant 65 Coy ASC (Sup), Type ‘D’
Ms Shobha Viswanath Publishing Director, Karadi Tales Company Pvt Ltd
Ms Meera Nair Independent Director DBS Bank India Ltd
Ms J Innocent Divya, IAS Commissioner Directorate of Technical Education
Ms Amudhavalli Ranganathan Director – New Initiatives & E-Com, CavinKare Pvt Ltd
MrMahalingamK Partner/Director TSMGroupofCompanies
MsAnjuMaryK Director-IndustryAffairs, Communication&Sustainability DanfossIndustriesPvtLtd
MrLakshminarayananD MD,SundaramHome FinanceLtd
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GpCaptRVijayakumar (Retd),VSM ExecutiveDirector,MMA
Ms Mona Agarwal Paralympic Winner Indian Para Shooter
DrVRDevika Writer,StoryTeller, CulturalActivist& Educationalist
Ms Bharathi Baskar Motivational Speaker, Writer and Diversity Champion
Ms Fathima Afshan Mixed Martial Arts Champion
Mr Kartik V. Kartikeyan Executive Coach | Leadership Consultant | Author

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