FEARLESS 2026 - Conference for Women
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
10711 Research Blvd | Austin, TX
About this Event
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.
- Deep-Dive Sessions: Inspiring speakers and actionable, hands-on workshops focused on leadership, career advancement, and personal development.
- 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!
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Free Headshots and Coffee
Host: TBD
Info: Come early to have time to get your Professional Headshot done. Socialize while you grab breakfast.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome Note
Host: Priya Menon
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Ice Breaker - Getting to know each other
Host: Sharanya Rao
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Key Note
Host: Hema Reddy
Info: Hema Reddy is the founder and CEO of Crafty Counter, a fast-growing CPG startup transforming the plant-based industry with WunderEggs, the first plant-based egg alternative, now sold in over 3,000 retail stores nationwide.
Before her entrepreneurial journey, Hema spent 14 years at IBM, culminating as Director of Marketing for the Systems and Technology division. A recognized innovator, she holds 9 patents, has earned multiple industry awards, and is a global speaker passionate about technology, product innovation, and leadership.
Hema mentors early-stage founders and supports local community initiatives while living in Austin, TX, with her family.  She dedicates her time to volunteering at the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center at UT Austin, and mentoring students
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
A Leader at your Table - Networking Workshop
Host: Various
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Future of Jobs with AI
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing and Awards
Where is it happening?
10711 Research Blvd, 10711 Research Boulevard, Austin, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 48.19 to USD 53.98

















