Presented by Event Chair Rupal Thanawala, the Indiana Commission for Women is gearing up to host the highly anticipated International!

Celebrating the remarkable social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide, this year’s theme, #InspireInclusion, aims to foster a more inclusive world for women collectively.

The event, set to be a hybrid affair, promises to unite inspiring speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and engaging activities.

It’s an opportunity to honor women’s accomplishments and actively contribute to the ongoing journey toward inclusivity.

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Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Indiana Government Center South (Auditorium)
302 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

8:00 – 9:00 AM Rise & Shine: Registration, Breakfast, Networking, Professional Headshots, & Vendor
Exhibits
9:00 – 9:10 AM
Welcome to the International Women’s Day Event
● Rupal Thanawala – President, Trident Systems (IWD Event Chair)
9:10 – 9:30 AM Proclamation Keynote
● Suzanne Crouch – Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
9:30 – 9:55 AM
Fireside Chat, moderated by Rupal Thanawala
● Julie Dunlap – Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer &
Sr. Vice President of Talent Management; Eli Lilly and Company
10:00 – 10:45 AM
VISIONARY Panel: Successfully Implementing Diversity Leadership Initiatives
● Moderator: Angela B. Freeman – Partner, Intellectual Property Law and Patent
Law Attorney & Podcast Host, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
● Vanessa Sinders – President and CEO, Indiana Chamber of Commerce
● Julie Magid – Vice Dean, Kelley School of Business for Indiana University
Indianapolis
● Lucia Mar – Senior Vice President and Marketing Executive for Global
Commercial Banking; Bank of America
11:00 – 11:45 AM
ELEVATE Panel: Building DEIA Principles
● Moderator: Arwa Ghalawan – DEI Manager; Infosys
● Mario Rodriguez – Chief Executive Officer, Indianapolis Airport Authority
● Samantha Battle – Senior DEI Business Partner, Republic Airways
● Dr. Shants Hart – Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Indiana
University Health
12:00 PM – 12:05 PM
Closing Remarks from the IWD Planning Committee
● Rupal Thanawala – President, Trident Systems (IWD Event Chair)
● Mukti Patel – Director, Conference and Marketing, NAEMA
● Jordan Teske-Harrison – Director, Indiana Commission for Women
12:05 – 2:00 PM Lunch & Link: Lunch, Networking, Professional Headshots, & Vendor Exhibits