Hyderabad to Host WISE 2025 for Women’s Business Growth
WISE 2025 Summit in Hyderabad will empower women entrepreneurs with networking, B2B opportunities, and expert insights on innovation, sustainability, and growth.
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The Women's International Summit on Entrepreneurship (WISE) & B2B Expo 2025, hosted by the Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE), will take place on February 28–March 1 at the Engineering Staff College, Gachibowli. The event aims to boost women-led enterprises by fostering innovation, sustainability, and global collaborations.
The summit will be inaugurated by Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma. Industries Minister Sridhar Babu and Environment Minister Konda Surekha will attend as Guests of Honor. A key attraction of the event is the B2B Expo, where over 40 corporate buyers, including NMDC, Apollo Hospitals, BrahMos, Indian Army, and Indian Railways, will facilitate business linkages for women entrepreneurs.
Discussions will focus on digital transformation, sustainability, e-mobility, and global market access, featuring industry leaders sharing insights on emerging trends. The Shakti Awards, which will take place at the valedictory session, will recognize 108 women entrepreneurs. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswar Rao and GHMC Mayor Vijyalakshmi Gadwal will be present for the award ceremony.
WISE 2025 is supported by major sponsors and partners. State Bank of India (SBI) is the Gold Sponsor, while MyHome Constructions serves as the Principal Partner. SIDBI has joined as the Silver Sponsor. Several B2B partners, including Apollo Hospitals, Indian Railways, Indian Army, Adept Mining, and Karthikeya Pharmaceuticals, will provide procurement opportunities and industry collaborations.
Marking 20 years of COWE’s contributions to women entrepreneurship, WISE 2025 will offer networking opportunities, skill-building sessions, and market access to help women entrepreneurs expand their businesses.
