A strong idea can start a business. The right ecosystem helps it scale.
Session V, Building Without Barriers: Advancing Women-Led Startups and Innovation Ecosystems, will examine how BRICS nations can improve access to finance, markets, mentorship and cross-border opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Moderated by Naghma Mulla, CEO, EdelGive Foundation, the session will feature:
- Laura Pereira, President of Grupo Levvo, Brazil
- Sara Yaghmaei, Founder and CEO of Rassis, Iran
- HRH Lebogang Zulu, Executive Chairperson, BRICS WBA South African Chapter
- HE Ayesha Al Mulla, Former Member, UAE Federal National Council
- Galina Volkova, PhD in Economics, Founder, Orthomoda Group of Companies, Russia
- Radhika Ghai, Founder and CEO, Kindlife
- Kanika Tekriwal, Founder & CEO, JetSetGo
- Preet Sandhu, Founder & MD, AVPL International
- Jyoti Mayal, Co-Chair BRICS WBA Tourism Working Group and Chief Executive Officer, Red Hat Communications Director and New Airways Travels (Delhi) Pvt Ltd
📅 9 September 2026 | New Delhi
