WeRise Grand Finale Event

​WeRise Grand Finale Event

​10 June 2026 | Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

​Join us for the culmination of WeRise: Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive & Sustainable Enterprises, a women-led entrepreneurship initiative anchored by DP World in partnership with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), NITI Aayog.

​Designed to empower women entrepreneurs through mentorship, capacity building, market access, and ecosystem connections, WeRise received over 600 applications from across India, with more than 120 entrepreneurs participating in the program journey. The Grand Finale celebrates the Top 10 women entrepreneurs who have emerged through a rigorous selection process, demonstrating exceptional innovation, resilience, and leadership.

​The event will bring together founders, investors, industry leaders, policymakers, mentors, and ecosystem stakeholders for a day of recognition, dialogue, and meaningful connections.

​Agenda Highlights

​• Welcome Address by Akanksha Sharma, Vice President - Sustainability, DP World

​• Keynote Address by Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Director, DP World

​• Special Address by Anna Roy, Mission Director, Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) & Principal Economic Advisor, NITI Aayog

​• Chief Guest Address by Mithali Raj, Former Indian Cricketer

​• Launch of the WeRise Coffee Table Book

​• Felicitation of the WeRise Top 10 Entrepreneurs

​• Panel Discussion on Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, and Growth Opportunities for Women-Led Ventures

​• Meet & Greet Session with Mithali Raj

​• Networking Lunch

​We look forward to welcoming you to a celebration of entrepreneurial excellence, collaboration, and the growing impact of women-led enterprises across India.