On September 4, 2026, a meeting took place between H.E. Mr. Hamdy Shaaban Abdelhalim Mohammed, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Anna Nesterova, Chairperson of the Russian Chapter of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance. During a substantive conversation, the parties discussed prospects for further cooperation and the integration of representatives … Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Russian Federation Meets with Russian Сhapter of BRICS WBA

Women in Business. Partnerships Across BRICS. Panel 4 at the BRICS Business Forum 2026 will explore how women in business can drive stronger partnerships across BRICS economies. The session will be moderated by Avarna Jain, Global Chairperson, BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, with women business leaders from across BRICS: * Monica Monteiro, Chairperson, BRICS WBA Brazil … BRICS BUSINESS FORUM : Women in Business. Partnerships Across BRICS.

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, … BRICS WBA Session V: Building Without Barriers: Advancing Women-Led Startups and Innovation Ecosystems

Financial access is only the beginning. Lasting economic empowerment also requires resilience, opportunity and the ability to grow. Panel 4 at the BRICS WBA Women-Led Development Summit 2026 will bring together perspectives from government, banking, insurance and entrepreneurship. The session will be moderated by Kalpana Ajayan, Regional Head, South Asia, Women’s World Banking. Joining the … BRICS WBA Session IV: Beyond Financial Access: Towards Women’s Economic Empowerment & Resilience

Innovating for Women’s Health: Bridging Primary Care, Technology, and Access. Panel 3 at the BRICS WBA Women-Led Development Summit 2026 will bring together perspectives on strengthening healthcare access and innovation for women. The session will be chaired and moderated by Dr. Upasana Arora, Chair, BRICS WBA Healthcare Working Group and MD, Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals, … BRICS WBA Session III: Innovating for Women’s Health: Bridging Primary Care, Technology, and Access

Building Resilient Agri-Food Systems through Women’s Leadership. Panel 2 at the BRICS WBA Women-Led Development Summit 2026 will bring together leaders across agriculture, policy and industry to discuss women’s role in strengthening food systems. The session will be moderated by Hemendra Mathur, Chairman, FICCI Taskforce on Agri-Startups and Co-founder, ThinkAg, with: * Anushree Dewen, Head … BRICS WBA Session II: Building Resilient Agri-Food Systems through Women’s Leadership

From classroom to frontier, Session I will focus on advancing women in STEM, digital technologies and innovation across BRICS. Moderated by Sumit Bhatnagar, CEO, Freecharge, the session will feature: * Ana Cláudia Badra Cotait, President, CMEC Nacional, Brazil* Alsu Nabiyeva, Russia* Bhawna Kirpal Mittal, CHRO & Head, Admin, CSR and Corporate Communication* CA Rachana Ranade, … BRICS WBA Session I: Advancing Women in STEM, Digital Technologies, and Innovation from Classroom to Frontier: Education, Skilling, and the Architecture of Inclusive Growth

The next economy will be stronger when women are at the centre of how growth is shaped. Women Leading the Next Economy: Building Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth will open the BRICS WBA Women-Led Development Summit 2026, setting the stage for conversations on leadership, enterprise and inclusive growth across BRICS. Moderated by Amrita Tripathi, Writer, … BRICS WBA Opening Plenary Session

FICCI, as the Official Secretariat of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, successfully hosted the BRICS Women Innovators Virtual Technology Showcase 2026 bringing together leading women-led startups and innovators from BRICS nations to present their groundbreaking technologies and solutions before a distinguished global audience. The showcase provided a powerful platform for women innovators to present their … BRICS WBA Women Innovators Virtual Technology Showcase 2026

Introducing the BRICS WBA Women’s Startup Contest 2026 — Compendium! BRICS WBA Women’s Startup Contest 2026 is a flagship initiative to promote women-led entrepreneurship, innovation, and cross-border business collaboration across BRICS nations. The BRICS WBA Women’s Startup Contest 2026 Winners Compendium showcases the trailblazing women entrepreneurs and their stories of courage, innovation, and impact, their … BIRCS WBA Women’s Startup Award Compendium 2026