HYSEA and T-Hub, in collaboration with South Asian Women in Technology (SAWiT), SAWiT.AI, have hosted an exclusive session to empower women in the Gen AI economy.
With SAWiT.AI’s mission to upskill 10 million women, starting with 500,000 in Gen AI, this program was a gateway (pre-event) to leading the future of AI.
This session kicked off the journey to the SAWiT.AI Learnathon—the world’s largest women-only Gen AI event on 21st September 2024.
Following this, the excitement continues with a global women-led Gen AI Hackathon in October, and culminates in a grand awards ceremony in November.
The 20th August, saw an inspiring afternoon of insights, mentorship, and networking, designed to equip organizations with the tools to champion women in Gen AI.

A Panel Discussion on Women and Gen AI in India with speakers:
Jitendra Putch, Global Head, Data & Analytics, AI, LTIMindtree, Managing Committee Member & Leader, DE&I Forum
Sri Vidya Reddy, CII-IWIN & Vice-Chairperson of G Pulla Reddy Charities Trust and G Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science (For Women), Srinivas Rao Mahankali- CEO T-Hub, and Sita Pallacholla- CEO WE-Hub


The panel discussion focused on the potential of generative AI (Gen AI) to create opportunities in India and the role women can play in capturing these opportunities.


Key points discussed:


• Gen AI’s impact: There is a range of views on the scale of Gen AI’s impact, but it’s clear that it presents significant opportunities for India.
Corporate response: Corporates are increasingly adopting Gen AI, with various levels of deployment. This has triggered a surge in AI-related startups.

• Women’s participation: While women are currently underrepresented in the AI field, there is potential for this to change positively.

• New jobs and skills: The emergence of Gen AI has created new job roles and skill requirements, including non-technical positions. The tightening of immigration policies in Western democracies could be a net positive for India’s AI industry.

• Skill acquisition: There is a need for widespread skill development in Gen AI, and women should be well-positioned to take advantage of available resources. College curricula are starting to incorporate foundational AI skills.

• Beyond skills: In addition to skills, factors like mentorship, networking, and access to funding are crucial for women to capitalize on Gen AI opportunities.
Innovations and partnerships: Creating supportive ecosystems, platforms, and alliances is essential to ensure equitable participation for women in the AI revolution.


Overall, the panel concluded that while challenges exist, there is a significant opportunity for women to play a leading role in India’s AI landscape. By addressing skill gaps, providing support, and fostering inclusive ecosystems, we can empower women to capture their fair share of the benefits that Gen AI offers.