Women as entrepreneurs can provide innovative solutions to existing global issues in various sectors or industries. Women come up with varied perspectives, insights and ideas to their businesses that can further help drive growth and innovation in their businesses. International Women’s Day focuses on factors like women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, violence and abuse against women.

World Trade Center Bhubaneswar celebrated womanhood and gender equality as it observed International Women’s Day with the theme “DigitALL : Innovation & Technology for Gender Equality” for accelerating equality and empowerment. The event was organized in association with The Book Turf who collaborated as an activity partner.

Ms. Jyoshna Das, Honorary Convener, WTC Bhubaneswar Women Forum and Founder, Bivabari Fashions Private Limited delivered the welcome address and notified about the activities and initiative the Women Forum of WTC Bhubaneswar is planning to undertake for the ongoing year.

Dr. Rina Routray, Chairperson, Mahila Atmanirbhar Abhiyan & Advisor, WTC Bhubaneswar Women Forum in her address spoke about the ground level initiatives that need to be stressed upon to uplift women in the society, aware women to prioritize their potential and channelize it accordingly.

Ms. Anila Anand, Inspector of Police – Cyber, CID, Crime Branch, Cuttack presented on the cyber security aspects for women safety, awareness against cyber frauds and malware attacks. She was also presented the “Siddhi Award” for her remarkable achievement in the cyber security field as a successful and empowered woman of the society by breaking the bias.

Ms. Pragyna Mishra, Founder, BEADS conducted a group activity for the audience to help them showcase their creativity and innovation.

Ms. Preethi Patnaik, Founder, The Book Turf and Ms. Kanak Misra, Co-Founder, The Book Turf moderated the session and assisted with the activities conducted during the program.

The event witnessed fun and interesting activities like quiz competitions, crafts activities, musical chair and other networking sessions.

The event was held on 10th March, 2023 at Center Hall, Buddha Vihar, Bhubaneswar.