Summit 2026 coming soon...
Summit 2026 coming soon...
Defying Gravity
Join us for the 2026 Neythri Leadership Summit
October 9-10, 2026 | Palo Alto, CA
EVENING
GALA & AWARDS
The Neythri Gala & Awards is a celebratory, high-energy evening that brings together the vibrant Neythri community and their guests from across the country to connect, celebrate, and set the tone for the Leadership Summit weekend. With great food, drinks, meaningful conversations, a curated marketplace showcasing small women-led businesses, and Culture in Motion – our high-fashion showcase featuring architectural Indian designers as an ode to our heritage – the Gala is a joyful expression of style, confidence, and community. Members will have the chance to take the ramp, showcase their unique presence, and celebrate the spirit of sisterhood that defines Neythri. The evening also features the Neythri Leadership Awards, honoring women who have forged paths of resilience, leadership, and community impact, making it a night of recognition, connection, and unforgettable energy.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Friday, October 9, 2026, 6.00 PM PST
Tickets:
Gala Only: $239.99
Gala + Summit: $399.99
ALL-DAY
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
The Neythri Leadership Summit is a powerful gathering of South Asian professional women, centered on rising beyond expectations, challenging invisible barriers, and redefining what leadership looks like. Through a full day of inspiring programming, the Summit features transformative keynote speakers, candid executive panels, meaningful workshops, and curated networking with some of the most dynamic South Asian women leaders and allies across industries. Rooted in authentic storytelling, personal branding, and actionable career insights, this is where ideas spark, relationships deepen, and attendees leave inspired to own their power and continue defying gravity in every room they enter.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST
Tickets:
Summit Only: $319.99
Gala + Summit: $399.99
HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SUMMIT
9:00 - 9:40
Opening Keynote
Revathi Advaithi
CEO @ Flex
9.45 - 10:30
Panel 1: Breaking Orbit
Hear from three leaders who reflect on inflection points that reshaped their journeys. Be prepared to be awed, moved, and inspired on how they overcame obstacles to get to escape velocity.
Preeti Suri
Founder & CEO @ AdventureTripr
Madhu R
Board Member @ TriNet
Enakshi Singh
CFO @ Ohmium
10:45 - 11:30
Panel 2: AI For Human Flourishing
Engage with three panelists who share their optimistic view on AI. Learn about how this 100x innovation force can augment, not replace, humans. Leave with tips on how to build a culture of responsible autonomy and trust.
Geoff Fowler
Head of Public Engagement @ Youth AI Safety Institute at Common Sense Media
Arvind KC
CPO @ OpenAI
Navrina Singh
Founder & CEO @ Credo AI
Deepak Ramola
Lecturer & Life Design Fellow @ Stanford University
11.35 - 12.35
Workshop: The Visible Leader: Personal Branding on LinkedIn
Do you want to go beyond theory around personal branding? Attend a workshop with an award-winning podcaster and former Indra Nooyi COS on storytelling mechanics, get live feedback on your LI and Insta profiles, and take away actionable tips on how to design a sustainable and measurable content campaign.
Simi Shah
Founder & CEO @ South Asian Trailblazers
1:20 - 2:30
Breakout Workshops
10 breakout opportunities to choose from: Endurance in the Age of Extreme Change; From Pitch Decks to Portfolios; Command, Clarity & Charisma by EnPower & many more.
2:40 - 3:20
Panel 3: Heritage as your Superpower
Heritage is simply learned wisdom which stems from the myths, rituals, and traditions we are raised with. If we lean into it instead of running away from it, we can alchemize it to become a leadership superpower. Hear from the author of Lotus Leadership and two awe-inspiring leaders on how it is has powered their journeys.
Kamini Ramani
Author of Lotus Leadership
Devika Patil
Managing Director @ HSBC Innovation Banking
Sheela S
Vice President @ Slack
3:20 - 4:05
Closing Keynote
Dr. Maya Shankar
Author of The Other Side of Change
And Beyond the Stage
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Curated opportunities for meaningful 1:1 and 1:many networking with senior leaders, founders, and allies
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Restorative yoga and guided meditation sessions designed to create space for reflection, balance, and renewal
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A closing Happy Hour to unwind, celebrate, and continue the conversations in a more relaxed setting
SPEAKERS
“This is a community that I never knew I was missing until I found it!”
FAQs
CONTACT
Please reach out to summit@neythri.org with any questions