Summit 2026 coming soon...
Summit 2026 coming soon...
Defying Gravity
Join us for the 2026 Neythri Leadership Summit
October 9-10, 2026 | Palo Alto, CA
EVENING
GALA & AWARDS
​The Neythri Gala & Awards is a celebratory, high-energy evening that brings together the vibrant Neythri community and their guests from across the country to connect, celebrate, and set the tone for the Leadership Summit weekend. With great food, drinks, meaningful conversations, a curated marketplace showcasing small women-led businesses, and Culture in Motion – our high-fashion showcase featuring architectural Indian designers as an ode to our heritage – the Gala is a joyful expression of style, confidence, and community. Members will have the chance to take the ramp, showcase their unique presence, and celebrate the spirit of sisterhood that defines Neythri. The evening also features the Neythri Leadership Awards, honoring women who have forged paths of resilience, leadership, and community impact, making it a night of recognition, connection, and unforgettable energy.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Friday, October 9, 2026, 6.00 PM PST
ALL-DAY
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
The Neythri Leadership Summit is a powerful gathering of South Asian professional women, centered on rising beyond expectations, challenging invisible barriers, and redefining what leadership looks like. Through a full day of inspiring programming, the Summit features transformative keynote speakers, candid executive panels, meaningful workshops, and curated networking with some of the most dynamic South Asian women leaders and allies across industries. Rooted in authentic storytelling, personal branding, and actionable career insights, this is where ideas spark, relationships deepen, and attendees leave inspired to own their power and continue defying gravity in every room they enter.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST
HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SUMMIT
Visionaries Taking the Stage
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Revathi Advaithi – CEO, Flex
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Dr. Maya Shankar – Cognitive Scientist and New York Times bestselling author of The Other Side of Change
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and many more
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Some Signature Sessions
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AI for Human Flourishing – navigating the ethics and human potential of this ever-changing technology
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From Pitch Decks to Portfolios – the VC gamut for founders and investors
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Command Clarity and Charisma – mastering executive presence through theatre
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Heritage as Your Superpower – embracing identity as a source of strength and leadership
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Personal Branding in the Age of AI – building influence and visibility in a world where everyone can be a creator
And Beyond the Stage
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Curated opportunities for meaningful 1:1 and 1:many networking with senior leaders, founders, and allies
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Restorative yoga and guided meditation sessions designed to create space for reflection, balance, and renewal
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A closing Happy Hour to unwind, celebrate, and continue the conversations in a more relaxed setting
“This is a community that I never knew I was missing until I found it!”
FAQs
CONTACT
Please reach out to summit@neythri.org with any questions