eTrade for Women Masterclass

Growth and Impact:

Unlocking Opportunities for Women-Led Digital Businesses in South Asia

2-5 Dec. 2024

South Asia

New Delhi

Digital transformation offers growth opportunities for businesses across South Asia, but women entrepreneurs still face obstacles to successfully grow their digital businesses. To address this gap, the eTrade for Women initiative, championed by United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), is hosting its first ever in-person Masterclass in the region. This empowerment event will gather 25 women digital entrepreneurs over 4 days to help them thrive as business leaders and increase their impact as digital champions.

Who can apply to the Masterclass?

In order to apply to the Masterclass, you need to meet the following requirements:

Do you meet all these criteria? Join us and take a dive into the digital transformation!

What’s in there for you?

All sessions will be delivered by renowned business leaders and experts in their fields.

The Masterclass will combine :

Agenda

New Delhi Time
  • Mon, December 2

    Day 1: Provisional Agenda

    (Subject to changes)


    09:30 – 10:00
    WELCOME AND REGISTRATION


    10:00 – 10:30
    OPENING OF THE MASTERCLASS

    • Opening Remarks by Ms. Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director; Division on Technology and Logistics, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
    • Welcome message by Ms. Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets and eTrade for Women Advocate

    10:30 – 10:45
    INTRODUCTION TO THE MASTERCLASS

    • With the UNCTAD eTrade for Women team

    10:45 – 11:15
    CONNECTING THE DOTS

    • Ice-breaker: Let’s get to know each other

    11:15 – 11:30 (Coffee break)


    11:30 – 12:30
    LEARNING SESSION 1

    • Building your vision for growth
    • With Ms. Ajaita Shah, eTrade for Women Advocate

    12:30 – 14:00 (Lunch Break)


    14:00 – 15:30
    LEARNING SESSION 2.1

    • Design Thinking Workshop: Adopting a customer-centric approach through design-thinking

    15:30 – 16:00 (Coffee break)


    16:00 – 17:00
    LEARNING SESSION 2.2

    • Design Thinking Workshop: Adopting a customer-centric approach through design-thinking

    17:00 (End of Day 1)

  • Tue, December 3

    Day 2: Provisional Agenda

    (Subject to changes)


    09:00 – 09:15
    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION  TO  DAY 2

    • With the UNCTAD eTrade for Women team

    09:15 – 11:00
    LEARNING SESSION 3.1

    • Unlock your access to finance for sustainable growth
    • Assess your financial needs
    • Identify the right sources of financing for your business
    • Developing the right fundraising strategies

    11:00 – 11:30 (Coffee break)


    11:30 – 12:30
    CONNECTING THE DOTS

    • Group exercise / Group Clinic (breakout session – discussions in small groups on topics of relevance)

    12:30 – 14:00 (Lunch Break)


    14:00 – 15:30
    LEARNING SESSION 3.2

    • Unlock your access to finance for sustainable growth & Get ready to pitch

    15:30 – 16:00 (Coffee break)


    16:00 – 17:00
    POLICY  DIALOGUE

    • Private hearing with a Government representative focusing on the business environment, digitalization and women’s economic empowerment
    • Moderated by Ms. Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director, DTL, UN Trade and Development

    17:00 – 18:30 (Break)


    18:30 – 20:00
    Cocktail Reception


    20:00 (End of Day 2)

  • Wed, December 4

    Day 3: Provisional Agenda

    (Subject to changes)


    09:00 – 12.30
    SITE VISIT

    • Transport to the site visit (by own means)
    • Site visit
    • Transport back to the venue (by own means)

    12:30 – 14:00 (Lunch Break)


    14:00 – 15:30
    LEARNING SESSION 4


    15:30 – 16:00 (Coffee break)


    16:00 – 17:00
    CONNECTING  THE  DOTS

    • Boosting your leadership

    17:00 (End of Day 3)

  • Thu, December 5

    Day 4 : Provisional Agenda

    (Subject to changes)


    09:00 – 09:15
    WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO DAY 4

    • Quick warm-up

    09:15 – 10:45
    LEARNING SESSION 5

    • Intellectual Property
    • Case study

    10:45 – 11:15 (Coffee Break)


    11:15 – 12:30
    THE ETRADE FOR WOMEN COMMUNITY

    • Introducing the eTrade for Women Community
    • Group discussion: building the South Asia Community (Community Leaders, key topics of interest, etc.)

    12:30 – 14:00 (Lunch Break)


    14:00 – 15:15
    INSPIRATIONAL SESSION

    • With Ms. Ajaita Shah, eTrade for Women Advocate

    15:30 – 16:15
    WRAP-UP SESSION

    • Time to reflect on your key learnings from the Masterclass and how to implement change in your business
    • Feedback survey

    16:15 – 17:00
    CLOSING SESSION

    • Closing remarks
    • Certificates & group picture

    17:00 (Closing of the Masterclass)

New Delhi Time
Ajaita Shah

In collaboration with our eTrade for Women Advocate

Ajaita Shah

Founder & CEO of 
Frontier Markets, 
India

Our partners for this Masterclass