Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs Roundtable

In one of the most impactful and forward-looking dialogues of the Congress, the “Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs Roundtable: Success, Failures and Challenges — Why We Don’t See Enough Progress and Parity in Leadership Roles” brought together trailblazing women shaping the future of BioAgTech. Moderated by Ms. Sandeepa Kanitkar (Managing Director, Kan Biosys, India), the session featured powerful insights from Ms. Roberta Vinciguerra (COO, Vedalia, Italy), Ms. Narjisse Mahmoudi (CEO, Nutribiotek – OCP, Morocco), Ms. Liria Sayuri Hosoe (UPL NPP, Brazil), and Ms. Usha Zehr (Chairperson & MD, GrowIndigo, India). Through deeply personal narratives and candid reflection, the panel explored the structural and cultural barriers hindering women’s advancement in leadership. The session served as a clarion call for systemic change—urging the BioAg sector to create inclusive ecosystems, amplify women’s voices, and pave the way for a more equitable and resilient agricultural future.