On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, we are pleased to invite you to “Raise the Glass Ceiling”, a special event featuring a series of talks and a panel discussion by distinguished women leaders from industry and academia.
The objective of the event is to create a platform for thoughtful dialogue on the experiences of women in professional spaces, the challenges that persist, and the collective responsibility to foster inclusive and supportive environments in academia and industry.
Distinguished Speakers:
• Swati Sadineni – Senior Director, Software Engineering, NVIDIA
• Ashlesha Karandikar – Hardware Engineering Group Director, Cadence Design Systems
• Sushama Joshi – Director – Marketing, Infovision
• Dr. Geetanjali Kale – Chair, ACM-W India
• Dr. Madhuri Khambete – Principal, MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women
This event is jointly organized by the ACM-W Cummins College of Engineering for Women Student Chapter, ACM-W Pune Professional Chapter, and ACM Pune Professional Chapter.
Event Details:
Date: 10 March 2026
Time: 3:00 PM onwards
Venue: Mechanical Auditorium, MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune
We request faculty members to kindly encourage and motivate students to participate in this event and, if possible, join us for the session as well. Your presence will greatly enrich the discussions and inspire students.
Event Website: https://ccew.acm.org/?page_id=
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/
We look forward to your support and participation in making this event meaningful and impactful.

Warm regards,
ACM-W CCEW Student Chapter
ACM-W Pune Professional Chapter
ACM Pune Professional Chapter
MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune
