1. THEME

To Engage, Inspire, Energize and Build next generation Women in Science and Technology

2. GUESTS OF HONORS

Dr. Archita Patnaik, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India

Dr. V. Subhashini, ICAR – Central Tobacco Research Institute, Rajahmundry, India

3. INVITED SPEAKERS AND TITLE OF TALKS

Dr. Shefaly Shorey, National University of Singapore, Singapore
"A randomized controlled trail to examine the effectiveness of 'Home-but not Alone' mobile health application"

Prof. Dr. Rosna Mat Taha, University of Malaya, Malaysia
"Micropropagation of selected species of ornamental plants"

Prof. Dr. Roselina Ahmad Saufi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
"Talent Development And Management: Issues And Challenges For The Future"

Dr. Zuraida Zainun, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
"Home-based Video Module of Balance Exercises for Balance Disordered Patients"

Dr. Jyotsna Dutta Majumdar, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
"Women in Science and technology, the Status and Challenges Ahead"

4. SECOND WOMEN AWARDS CEREMONY

The Venus International Women Awards (affectionately known as the VIWAs) scheme was instituted in the year 2016.

The VIWA scheme is part of the AWM and has a scheme has a Policy and Nomination Form that are governed by the Board of Trust.

Click here to view 2nd Women Awards – VIWA 2017 Winners List