FEARLESS 2026 - Conference for Indian Women Professionals
A Conference for Indian Women Professionals in Austin - with inspiring speeches, hands on workshops and great networking opportunities
Indian Women of Austin - Are you ready to be FEARLESS?
A Celebration of Growth, Connection, and Professional Power in 2026.
This conference is dedicated to the resilient Indian Women Professionals of Austin, ready to transform challenges into stepping stones. In 2026, we are committing to growth, collaboration, and stepping fully into our most ambitious selves.
Featuring:
- Keynote Speaker: Hema Reddy, the visionary food entrepreneur behind WunderEggs, sharing her journey of professional courage and building her company, CraftyCounter.
- Ice breaker - Join Sharanya Rao (Certified Coach) as she takes you through this ice-breaker to get to know more about the people at your table.
- Panel discussion - Human Jobs in the Age of AI: Learn from the best with Vibha Srinivasan ( Director of AI Engineering at UL Solutions and Jyothi Vinjimur (Chief Product Leader at VIDY Labs and Lecturer at UT Austin) on this very relevant panel discussion. Interact and ask questions. Shipra Arora who is a Data Science Consultant at Bain & Co. moderates this erudite panel.
- Deep-Dive Sessions and Actionable, hands-on workshops focused on leadership, career advancement, and personal development. These workshops are what distinguish FEARLESS from all the other conferences out there.
- The FEARLESS Vibe: We are committed to Connecting, Collaborating, Coaching, and Championing each other. Expect a powerful networking environment where real professional relationships are forged.
Join the Indian Women Professionals of Austin for the vibes, the energy, and the collective commitment to making 2026 your most FEARLESS year yet!
Lineup
Hema Reddy
Vibha Srinivasan
Jyothi Vinjimur
Sharanya Rao
Shipra Arora
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Highlights
- 8 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
7300 N FM 620, Austin, Texas 78728
7300 N FM 620
Austin, TX 78728
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Free Headshots and Coffee
Come early to have time to get your Professional Headshot done. Socialize while you grab breakfast.
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Welcome Note
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Ice Breaker - Getting to know each other
Sharanya Rao is an experienced career, leadership, and team coach dedicated to fostering clarity, transformation, and sustainable growth in individuals and organizations. Through a dynamic approach that integrates Co-Active Coaching, mindfulness, and cultural awareness, she empowers leaders to cultivate inclusive workplace cultures and align their professional paths with purpose and authenticity. With a client-centered philosophy, Sharanya partners with professionals at all stages of their careers—whether navigating transitions, stepping into leadership, or enhancing team cohesion. She creates a supportive yet challenging space where clients gain deep self-awareness, engage in meaningful reflection, and remain accountable to their goals. Her coaching is rooted in critical thinking, creativity, and a commitment to long-term impact.