To build a future of manufacturing where women have equal power & voice as makers & leaders.
Strategic Partnerships
Title Sponsor
Research Collaboration
with DEI Cell
WOMANufacturing Dialogues with TATA Group December 2022
SheMaker Cargill Roundtable
May 2024
CNOW (Chemical Networks of Women) Dialogues in Partnership with Godrej Chemicals March 2025
Creating an
Industry Platform
- Research
- Sharing best Practices across forums
Building a Community
with Purpose
- Inspiring the next generation & celebrating the success of women in Manufacturing
Areas of
Impact
Talent
Attraction
- Making manufacturing a career of choice amongst women and young engineers entering the workforce.
Talent Development
& Retention
- Build stronger pipeline of women leaders.
- Fix the broken middle rung
Creating an
Industry Platform
- Research
- Sharing best Practices across forums
Building a Community
with Purpose
- Inspiring the next generation & celebrating the success of women in Manufacturing
Talent
Attraction
- Making manufacturing a career of choice amongst women and young engineers entering the workforce.
Talent Development
& Retention
- Build stronger pipeline of women leaders.
- Fix the broken middle rung
Creating an Industry Platform
Together, we are shaping conversations, celebrating achievements, and building pathways for
women to thrive in one of the world’s most critical industries.
Together, we are shaping conversations, celebrating achievements, and building pathways for women to thrive in one of the world’s most critical industries.
Each year, The SheMaker Summit brings together
- Industry Leaders & Policymakers
- Women Changemakers from Shopfloors to Boardrooms
- Academia & Future Talent
- Allies & Advocates for Inclusion
Beyond the Summit: 3 Impact Programs
Inspiring women in engineering colleges to explore careers in manufacturing
A 3 – fold approach for early – mid level women to build visibility influence & resilience
A mid-level leadership journey based on the SHE framework
- S – Strong
- H – Heard & Seen
- E – Evolving
Our Allies
SheMaker Awards
Each year, we celebrate and recognize exemplary professionals and corporations that are
making significant progress and achieving best-in-class performance.
Award Categories
SheMaker Highlights
Coming Soon!
Season 6
Jan 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
SheMaker is a flagship program by People Konnect dedicated to elevate the women in manufacturing, promoting gender diversity, and create an inclusive workplace culture in India's manufacturing sector.
SheMaker supports the women in manufacturing through initiatives like the SheMaker Summit, SheMaker Awards, SheMaker Campus Roadshow and leadership development workshops like SheLeads, focused on building an inclusive and equitable workplace.
The SheMaker Summit and SheMaker Awards are open to all women in manufacturing – leaders and women on the shopfloor, as well as organizations committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and making manufacturing an inclusive workspace.
A series of interactive sessions and factory visits designed to introduce women students to the world of manufacturing and engineering. The Roadshow connects students with industry leaders, role models, and real-world experiences, and help them learn directly from industry leaders and women in manufacturing.
Yes, SheMaker organizes initiatives like the SheMaker Campus Roadshow for women engineering students, helping aspiring talent gain exposure and career opportunities in manufacturing.
You can become part of the SheMaker Community India by registering on the official website and following announcements for upcoming events such as the SheMaker Roundtable, SheMaker Campus Roadshow, the SheMaker Summit and the SheMaker Awards, and be connected with women in manufacturing.
Promoting gender diversity manufacturing leads to increased innovation, better problem-solving, and a more equitable corporate culture, which are central goals of both SheMaker and People Konnect programs.
Organizations can engage with SheMaker by sponsoring the Roadshow, hosting plant visits, providing guest speakers, or participating in the SheMaker Summit and SheMaker Awards and be an active part of building a better ecosystem for women in manufacturing.
