STC India 2026

Women's Leadership Retreat

To celebrate International Women's Day, STC India invites nominations for an exclusive Women's Leadership Retreat designed for women leaders across technology-driven organizations.

This curated retreat strengthens leadership influence, strategic thinking, and executive presence while navigating AI, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Only 20 leaders selected for the inaugural cohort to ensure meaningful peer learning.

Women's Leadership Retreat visual
Leadership. Collaboration. Future-ready growth.

Dates

24–25 April 2026: Batch 1 completed Nominations open for Batch 2: August 2026

Venue

Premium venue within a 2-hour drive from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

Cohort

20 women leaders

Fee

INR 35,000

Retreat Agenda

Two-day immersive experience with curated leadership sessions

  • 14:00 PM - Arrival and Registration
  • 25:00 PM - Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 36:00 PM - Lead Forward: The Awakening (program initiation and reflection)
  • 48:00 PM - Networking Dinner

  • 18:00 AM - Breakfast
  • 29:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Lead Forward: The Power of You (retreat sessions and workshops)
  • 31:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Lunch Break
  • 46:00 PM - Closing Reflections and Departure

The Retreat Program: Lead Forward

Three transformational modules covering Individual and Team dimensions

Transformation happens at the intersection where your purpose and the system's vision meet. Navigate these crossroads to align with your true calling and drive meaningful change.

The River of Life

Self-awareness & resilience mapping

Individual:Reflect on your journey, strengths, and resilience.
Team:Build empathy and trust through shared stories.

The North Star

Values clarity & alignment

Individual:Build your Personal Value Proposition (PVP).
Team:Align decisions with shared values and priorities.

The Business Model of You

Personal value & growth strategy

Individual:Map your value and growth in client-facing roles.
Team:Know "who brings what" for collaboration.

The Outcomes

Impact across Individual and Team dimensions of leadership

For Individuals

Walk away with clarity and confidence to grow and adapt. Reconnect with strengths and align with purpose.

Clarity Confidence Growth

For Teams

Build trust, collaborate with authenticity, and strengthen how you show up for peers and stakeholders together.

Trust Collaboration Inclusivity
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Podcaster Facilitator
Leadership Expert

Sowjanya Shetty

Founder, Attitude Makeover

Sowjanya redefines identity and unlocks growth through systems thinking. She creates alignment-led transformation via insightful podcasts, workshops, and retreats.

Specializes in women leadership & authentic transformation

The Retreat Experience

Strategic Conversations

Peer Learning

Personal Growth

Networking

Investment

INR 35,000

Why This Retreat

Curated Cohort

Only 20 women leaders

Offsite Format

Deep immersive conversations

Cross-Industry

Diverse tech leaders

Includes

Program
Meals
Stay
Community

Who Should Apply

This retreat is for women leaders who think bold

Engineering

Tech & Product Leaders

Design & UX

Creative Leaders

Management

Team Leaders

Individual Contributors

Aspiring Leaders

Best Fit

  • • 2+ years leadership experience
  • • Active in tech industry
  • • Ready for growth & challenges
  • • Seeking peer learning

Nomination Form

Complete the form below · Rolling review · Early submissions encouraged