5th BRICS CCI WE Annual Women’s Summit 2025

The 5th edition of BRICS CCI WE Annual Women’s Summit & Felicitations 2025 was hosted by BRICS CCI WE, Women Empowerment Vertical of BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI). The summit celebrated women-led development and global changemakers.

The theme for 2025 was: “Women Changemakers: Transforming the World, Shaping the Future.” 

A commemorative book, “She for Her,” highlighting the achievements of trailblazing women from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, was also unveiled.

About BRICS CCI WE

• BRICS CCI WE focuses on women empowerment and policy development across BRICS+ nations and partner countries.
• It aims to create a supportive system for women entrepreneurs and professionals.
• BRICS CCI is a not-for-profit organization promoting economic collaboration among BRICS nations.

Global Women Icons Felicitated

Several women leaders were honored for their exceptional contributions in various fields:

1. Dr. Kiran Bedi, IPS (Retd) – Former Lt. Governor of Puducherry.
2. H.E. Ms. Bizunesh Meseret – Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of Ethiopia.
3. Ms. Lebogang Zulu – National Chairperson, BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, South Africa.
4. Ms. Dia Mirza – Actor, Producer, Eco-Investor, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador.
5. Ms. Chiou See Anderson – Head of Delegation, W20 Australia.
6. Ms. Geovana Quadros – Leader of Gender, Startup20 – Task Force ESG; G20 Brazil 2024.
7. Dr. Sulochana Segera – Chairperson, Women in Management (WIM).
8. Ms. Elena Shifrina – CEO & Founder, BioFoodLab.
9. Ms. Tatiana Seliverstova – Director, BRICS Business Incubator & SCO Business Incubator.
10. Ms. Christina Li (Li Ling) – Vice President, ANTA Group.
11. Ms. Yang Xiaoping – Senior Fellow, National Institute of International Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (NISS, CASS).

BRICS CCI WE Trailblazers Women Icons Felicitated

Women recognized for their extraordinary leadership and impact across industries included:

1. Dr. Uma Sharma – Chairperson, Kailash Group of Hospitals.
2. Ms. Sushma Rohtas Goel – Chairperson, Omaxe Foundation.
3. Ms. Dilafrose Qazi – Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Founder & Vice Chairperson, SSM College of Engineering & Technology & Management (Srinagar).
4. Dr. Valli Arunachalam – Semiconductor Technologist & Philanthropist.
5. Ms. Kavitha Ramachandragowda – Co-Founder & Ex-Director, Routematic.
6. Ms. Rajeshwari Kumari – Indian Sports Shooter.
7. Ms. Anshika Verma, IPS – Young Icon.