The Women Entrepreneurs Connect — Delhi NCR Edition 2026 is a landmark conference celebrating the rise of women-led businesses across India and creating a powerful platform for women entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, access capital, and chart their growth paths. This event brings together over 300 women business founders, corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers for a day of inspiration, practical knowledge, and genuine networking.
India is witnessing an unprecedented rise in women entrepreneurship. Over 13.5% of all businesses in India are now led by women, and the number is growing at twice the national average for male-led businesses. Women-owned businesses employ over 22 million people and contribute significantly to GDP through sectors like fashion and apparel, food and nutrition, education, beauty and wellness, and digital services. Yet women entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges in accessing finance, building networks, and scaling beyond the micro-enterprise level.
This conference directly addresses these challenges by creating a safe, empowering, and resource-rich environment where women entrepreneurs at every stage — from those just starting out to those managing multi-crore enterprises — can find the support, knowledge, and connections they need to grow.
Conference Highlights
Keynote Address — The Billion Dollar Woman: Opening keynote by one of India's top 10 women entrepreneurs, sharing the unfiltered story of building a business from zero to ₹500 Crore, the setbacks that tested her resolve, and the strategies that ultimately drove success.
Panel: Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Male-Dominated Industries: Women founders who have built successful businesses in construction, technology, manufacturing, and finance share their strategies for earning respect, building authority, and achieving success in industries where women have historically been underrepresented.
Masterclass: Funding Your Business Without Losing Control: A deep dive into the spectrum of funding options available to women entrepreneurs — from government grants and bank products specifically designed for women to impact investors, angel networks, and revenue-based financing alternatives that allow founders to retain full control of their equity.
Workshop: Digital Marketing on a Shoestring Budget: A practical, hands-on session teaching women entrepreneurs how to build a strong brand presence on Instagram, WhatsApp Business, and Google My Business with budgets under ₹10,000 per month. Includes live demonstrations and take-home templates.
Speed Networking Sessions: Four structured 30-minute speed networking rounds where attendees rotate through curated conversations with investors, mentors, brand partners, and peer entrepreneurs. Each session is themed — Funding & Finance, Marketing & Branding, Technology & Operations, and Scale & Expansion — ensuring every conversation is productive and relevant.
Special Programs
The Netfranex Women Mentorship Program will formally onboard its next cohort of 25 women entrepreneurs at this event. Selected mentees receive 6 months of one-on-one mentorship from senior business leaders, access to a curated investor network, and a ₹1 Lakh business development grant. Applications for this program must be submitted by October 10, 2026.
Axis Bank's She First program will have a dedicated desk offering special banking products for women entrepreneurs including collateral-free business loans up to ₹25 Lakh, lower processing fees, and priority relationship manager assignment. FICCI Ladies Organisation will present their annual Women Business Leadership Awards during the conference gala dinner.
Conference passes are ₹1,499 per person, inclusive of all sessions, workshop materials, networking lunch, and evening gala dinner. Group passes for teams of 3 or more are ₹999 per person. Seats are extremely limited — this event sold out 3 weeks in advance at its last edition. Register today to be part of this transformative experience.
