International Conference on Gender and Inclusion (8-9 Aug | Hyderabad)

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP), in collaboration with Kautilya School of Public Policy, Centre for Women's Studies under Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), The Education Group (London), and Digital Empowerment Foundation, is hosting the International Conference on Gender and Inclusion.

Theme: Exploring the Intersection of Gender, Technology, and Socioeconomic Empowerment

and societies, marginalized communities often face exclusion from its benefits. This event will critically examine the intersections of gender, caste, class, and digital inclusion, addressing how technological advancements can be leveraged for equitable social and economic empowerment.

Conference Highlights:

The conference will feature Paper presentations, Panel discussions, and Keynote addresses.

Discussions will focus on:

• Digital access and gender equity
• Technology’s role in economic empowerment
• The gendered impact of emerging technologies
• Digital tools for social empowerment
• Policy and governance for inclusive technological futures

Who Should Attend?

We invite scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to explore how gender, caste, class, and digital inclusion intersect in shaping access to technology and socioeconomic empowerment.

Event Details

🗓️ Dates: August 8–9, 2025
📍 Location: Hyderabad

Publication Opportunity: Selected papers will be published in a special issue of the Journal of Development Policy and Practice.