GES 2017 Day 2 updates: Ivanka Trump says technology offers tremendous opportunity to women, entrepreneurs

Cherie Blair at GEC

At #GES2017, Cherie Blair of @CherieBlairFndn discusses what more can be done to open doors for women in the workplace. pic.twitter.com/3bJ2g3W8qz

— Department of State (@StateDept) November 29, 2017

Young women lead change

Young women entrepreneurs are leading change. Evelyn is an entrepreneur from Zambia who has created a platform of financial services that seeks to penetrate to every level of society, especially women pic.twitter.com/T0qNxO982O

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017

Sneek peek of Ivanka’s dinner

A sneak peek into the spectacular dinner reception hosted by Prime Minister @narendramodi for Special Advisor @IvankaTrump at the magnificent Taj Falaknuma Palace. Amazing display of Indian culture. #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/F5KPU2uzWu

— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) November 29, 2017

Winners of Uber startup contest announced

The Innovation Showcase is one of the highlights of #GES2017. DIPP Secretary @rabhishek1982 provides a walkthrough to present these innovations from some of India's brightest minds. @CimGOI @makeinindia @startupindia @amitabhk87 @investindia @crchaudharymos pic.twitter.com/Wt0TYQwT4R

— DPIIT India (@DPIITGoI) November 29, 2017

Innovation showcase

The Innovation Showcase is one of the highlights of #GES2017. DIPP Secretary @rabhishek1982 provides a walkthrough to present these innovations from some of India's brightest minds. @CimGOI @makeinindia @startupindia @amitabhk87 @investindia @crchaudharymos pic.twitter.com/Wt0TYQwT4R

— DPIIT India (@DPIITGoI) November 29, 2017

Day 2 at GES

The session today aims to boost women participation in the workforce through increased access to skills, training, education, and career counselling.

Importance of technology

Ivanka Trump said: Technology is a great driver of entrepreneurship because it emboldens women to start their own businesses, reduces barriers to starting new businesses, and creates flexibility for the modern working family.

See women’s issues as just that, says Ivanka

Women make up half of the world’s population. Need to think of these issues not as women’s issues but human issues. 

Having equal gender representation is a financial positive to businesses today besides being a social responsibility.

Ivanka Trump to visit Golkonda fort

Ivanka Trump is scheduled to visit the historic Golkonda Fort on Wednesday afternoon along with a delegation of senior officials, before returning to the USA later in the evening.

‘Everyone should celebrate India’s sporting culture’

We all should celebrate Asia's greatest cultural treasure - sport: Chairman & CEO @ONEChampionship, @YODCHATRI pic.twitter.com/5Ag2i8Ihkq

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017

Women’s role in business ‘critical’ says Ivanka Trump

Increased participation of women in businesses is a “critical issue”.

While addressing a session titled ‘We Can Do It’ where Telangana minister KT Rama Rao, ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, and Cherie Blair, wife of former UK PM Tony Blair, Trump said: Technology offers tremendous opportunity to women and women entrepreneurs. One thing I would like to throw out there is that these aren’t women’s issues. We are half the population, so we need to start thinking about them as critical issues."

Five course dinner for Ivanka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a five course dinner for Ivanka Trump at Falaknuma Palace yesterday. The menu:Gosht shikampuri kebab, Khubani ke malai kofta, Murgpista ka salan and Sitaphal kulfi were the stars of the meal, according to chefs; saffron and figs were used for special flavours.

Locally-sourced fabrics including Ikkat were shown off.

US State Department praises Ivanka 

State Department Spokesperson, Heather Nauert, praised Ivanka for her accomplishments in Hyderabad.

“We are certainly proud of what shes been able to accomplish, and I can think of no better representative for the US Government to talk about womens entrepreneurship than her,” she told reporters at a news conference.

Love India as a sporting nation, says Sania Mirza

While wrapping it in the golden wrapper of a film might help, we need to love sport for India to become a sporting nation: Tennis Champion @MirzaSania at #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/3AyVf4KMm4

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017

Good facilities, infra needed for women, says Mithali Raj

We need to ensure good facilities & infra so that all girls get a chance to channel their sporting abilities: Captain, Indian Women's Cricket Team @M_Raj03 at #GES2017 in Hyd pic.twitter.com/flSWdGUXCH

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017

GES held in India first time

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit brings together nearly 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters of entrepreneurship from over 150 countries across the world. The Summit is being held in India for the first time.

Session on driving entrepreneurship in sports by Harsha Bhogle 

At the heart of any sport is the number of people playing it. Therefore it is essential that more women join sport: @bhogleharsha at #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/QRJPvVdrGT

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017

‘Thrilled’, says Nikki Haley of Ivanka’s work at GES

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley also praised 36-year-old Ivanka. “Thrilled to see” Ivanka Trump “in India promoting female entrepreneurs. At home that means improving workforce development and cutting government red tape,” Haley said in a tweet yesterday.

Haley is the highest ranking Indian-American in the Trump administration. She is also the first ever Indian American serving in the Cabinet of any presidential administration.

“Globally it means creating an environment where women- across the world-have access to the capital & mentorship they need to succeed,” Haley said.

Great work, says Donald Trump to daughter and advisor Ivanka

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US President Donald Trump has applauded his daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump for promoting women entrepreneurs during her ongoing visit to India
“Great work Ivanka,” Trump said in a late-night tweet as he retweeted State Department which said that Ivankas comments on US efforts to fuel entrepreneurship so that Americans can turn their dreams into incredible legacies.

Changing economy helping women to start careers: Chanda Kochhar 

India is witnessing a demographic shift in the workforce. The changing structure of the economy is encouraging more women to start their careers resulting in more women in the fields of sports, governance and banking.

Recognition of work will keep women going: Chanda Kochhar

It's the desire, support & ecosystem of the organisation where women work that will help them break the glass ceiling. Recognition of work keeps us going: MD & CEO @ICICIBank Chanda Kochhar pic.twitter.com/cspCyBumcJ

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017

By educating a woman, you educate a generation: Chanda Kochhar 

If you educate a woman you educate a generation: Chanda Kochhar, @ICICIBank #WomenEmpowerment #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/1PZroXPC5I

— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) November 29, 2017

Panel discussion on women’s equality and gender issues 

The second day of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit was kickstarted with an interesting panel discussion on women’s equality and gender issues. ICICI Bank chief executive officer Chanda Kochhar, Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to the US president Donald trump, and Cherie Blair, chairperson Foundation for Women were the participants. The discussion was moderated by Karen Quintos of Dell.

Highlights of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Lauding the initiative of the summit at Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the valiant efforts of women from history such as Rani Lakshmibai, Ahilyabai Holkar to those women in various fields in the present ranging from sports to science such as Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Sania Mirza and the contribution to space programs in the US by Indian origin women such as Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams.

He hoped that the summit would encourage more women to become entrepreneurs.

The prime minister also highlighted the various initiatives taken by his government such as Swachch Bharat, Aadhaar, Banking Regulation Act among others that made the environment conducive for business. He said that though India was ranked 100th in ease of doing business, the government wasn’t happy with it and was aiming to be in the top 50, he said.

US President Donald Trump’s daugher Ivanka Trump, who is also an advisor to her father was appreciative of Hyderaba’d contribution towards technology. She hoped that the tech centres would outshine the city’s world famous biryani. 

Congratulating the prime minister, Ivanka said that what he had achieved was extraordinary. “You’ve proved that transformation is possible,” she said.

India, US relations will reach new heights, says Sushma Swaraj

I have no doubt that under the leadership of PM Modi and President Trump India and US relations will reach new heights & contribute to global peace & prosperity.: EAM Sushma Swaraj in #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit pic.twitter.com/ZHUm2O5H3q

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

I am ‘chinamma’ of Telangana: Sushma Swaraj

Come, Make in India, Invest in India: Narendra Modi

To my entrepreneur friends across the world, I would like to say come make in India, invest in India, for India and for the world.: PM Narendra Modi at #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit pic.twitter.com/wSrjaz6RWe

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

Women are at the forefront of co-operative movements in India, says Narendra Modi

Women are at the forefront of cooperative movements in India. @GES2017 #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/v7Hh38oqAc

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 28, 2017

Atal Tinkering Labs promote innovation: PM Modi

We have launched @AIMtoInnovate with over 900 Atal Tinkering Labs to promote a culture of innovation among children. We have also launched 19 Incubation Centres to further innovation across India: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/7wJT4xn2Zp

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 28, 2017

PM Modi wishes fruitful and engaging summit

I invite each one of you to become a partner in India’s growth story. I assure you, again, of our whole-hearted support. I am informed that President Trump had declared November 27, 2017 as National Entrepreneurship month. This will summit will resonate with those theme.

Let me conclude by wishing you a fruitful and engaging summit.

Our sportsmen have made us proud: Narendra Modi

Three out of four oldest High Courts in India are now headed by women judges. Our sportswomen have done the country proud. This very city of Hyderabad is home to Saina nehwal, PV Sindhu, & Sania Mirza, who have brought laurels to India: PM Narendra Modi in Hyderabad

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

Moody’s upgrade after 14 years, says Narendra Modi

Our efforts have been recognised by Moody’s upgrade. This comes after a gap of almost 14 years. India has improved from 54 in 2014 to 35 in 2016 on World Bank Logistics Index.

Level playing field for entrepreneurs, says PM Modi

We have launched a program to provide high speed internet connection by March 2019. Under Clean Energy Program, we have increased our capacity from 30,000 megawatts to 60,000 megawatts.

We are working developing a National Gas Grid.

Our recent World Food India initiative help us to engage with entrepreneurs in the food development startup sector.

Level playing field is necessary for entrepreneurs to succeed. We recognise this

Women’s empowerment is important for development: PM Modi

India has been an incubator for innovations & entrepreneurship over the ages. Ancient Indian treatise, Charaka Samhita, introduced world to Ayurveda. Yoga is another ancient Indian innovation. Entire world now comes together, to celebrate Yoga Day on 21st June every year: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/d29uvQbLDF

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

Not happy with 100th credit rank: PM Modi

 We want to have 50th rank.

We have launched Mudra scheme. Our government has launched Atal Innovation Mission. 19 incubation centres have been created in various universities and research institutions. We have created Aadhaar, the world’s largest digital biometric base. It cover 1.15 billion people and can digitally process 40 million transactions daily.

Ease of doing business is govt achievement, says PM Modi

The number of smartphone users is projected to grow by 800 million by 2018. It bodes well for job creation. Start India program is a comprehensive plan to foster entrepreneurship and innovation. It aims to minimise regulatory burden and support startups.

Over 1200 redundant laws have been scrapped. 

Our government has taken several steps to improve business. Ease of doing business ranking from 180 to 100 is because of our initiatives

Narendra Modi invokes Swami Vivekananda

An entrepreneur uses knowledge and skills to fulfill a motive. They see an opportunity in adversity. They make processes more comfortable and easier for end-user. They are patient. Swami Vivekananda says: Each work has to pass through three stageS — ridicule, opposition and acceptance

Summit should promote women entrepreneurship, says PM Modi

At the GES, more than 50 percent delegates are women. Over the next two days, you will meet more women who have walked alone on their paths and have inspired a new generation of women entrepreneurs. I hope the summit will focus on how to support women entrepreneurship.

India has been an incubator over the ages. The ancient Indian treatise Charaksamhita, introduced ayurveda. Yoga is another ancient Indian innovation. On 21st June every year, the entire world comes to celebrate the day.

The digital world we live in today is based on the binary system. The innovation of zero started with Aryabhatta.

Women have done India proud, says PM Modi

The theme: Women First, Prosperity to all makes this edition stand out. In mythology, women is the goddess of power, incarnation of Shakti. We believe women empowerment is vital to our development. Our history has references to women of enormous talent. Our warrior queens like Rani Ahilyabai Holkar and Rani Lakshmibai fought bravely to defend the kingdoms. Our freedom struggle is too replete with such instances. Our space programmes including the Mars Orbiter Mission has immense contribution from women scientists. Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams, both of Indian origin, have been part of US space missions. Three out of oldest high courts in India are held by Indian women judges. Our sportswomen have done India proud. This city is home to Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Saina Mirza

GES held in S.Asia first time, says Narendra Modi

We are happy to host 2017 Global Entrepreneurship summit in partnership with the United States of America. It is being held in South Asia for the first time. It brings together leading entrepreneurs, academicians, investors, think tank and others. The event not only connects Silicon Valley with Hyderabad but also showcases the close ties between the USA and India. It underlines our shared commitment, encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.

PM Narendra Modi invited on stage

PM Modi to deliver inaugural address at the summit

Your economy could grow by over $150 billion in the next 3 years, Ivanka Trump

.@IvankaTrump: Just consider, if #India closes the labor-force gender gap by half, your economy could grow by over $150 billion in the next 3 years. #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/KWWk1pKyCU

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

Ivanka Trump applauds PM Narendra Modi for empowering women

.@IvankaTrump: Here in India, I want to applaud PM @narendramodi for his firm belief that “The progress of humanity is incomplete without the empowerment of women.” #GES2017

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

From selling tea to becoming PM, you’ve proved transformational change is possible, says Ivanka Trump

What you are achieving here is truly extraordinary. From your childhood selling tea to your election as India's Prime Minister, you've proven that transformational change is possible: Ivanka Trump at #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit pic.twitter.com/1nfAlCq6zR

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

When women work, it creates a unique multiplier effect: Ivanka Trump

.@IvankaTrump:When women work, it creates a unique multiplier effect.Women are more likely than men to hire other women, and to give them access to capital, mentorship and networks.Women are also more likely to reinvest their income back in their families & communities. #GES2017

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

We must ensure women entrepreneurs have access to capital: Ivanka Trump

.@IvankaTrump: We must ensure women entrepreneurs have access to capital, access to networks and mentors, and access to equitable laws. #GES2017

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

Majority of 1500 women entrepreneurs are participating in such an event

I am proud to see that for the first time a majority of 1500 women entrepreneurs are participating in such an event.: #IvankaTrump at #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit in Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/NOLVbaDZEy

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

Today, more than 11 mn women in the United States own businesses: Ivanka

.@IvankaTrump: In the last decade, women have made remarkable strides in starting new businesses... Today, more than 11 mn women in the United States own businesses. They employ nearly 9 mn workers, and generate over $1 trillion in revenue. #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/SIjjGydbvg

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

Entrepreneurs revolutionise economies

.@IvankaTrump: "Entrepreneurs are revolutionizing our economies, and improving our societies" #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/4hD4Nfdxme

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

This year’s theme key to our future, says Ivanka Trump

.@IvankaTrump: This year’s Summit is focused on a theme that is key to our future: WOMEN FIRST, PROSPERITY FOR ALL. I am proud that for the first time ever, women make up the majority of the 1500 entrepreneurs selected to attend. #GES2017

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

Countries will thrive when women do: Ivanka

.@IvankaTrump: Only when women are empowered to thrive; will our families, our economies, and our societies reach their fullest potential. #GES2017

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

You are here today because you are not afraid to fail: Ivanka

.@IvankaTrump: Some may have tried to convince you that the risk is too great – and the reward too small. But you are here today because you are not afraid to fail. You want to OWN your future... I want to congratulate you on all you have already accomplished. #GES2017

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

Your tech centers may even outshine your world-famous Biryani: Ivanka 

.@IvankaTrump: It’s wonderful to be in this ancient city (#Hyderabad) brimming with transformative technology – now, your tech centers may even outshine your world-famous #Biryani.

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

It is a symbol of the strengthened friendship between our two peoples, and the growing economic and security partnership between our two nations: Ivanka

.@IvankaTrump: This is the first time #India has hosted the #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit. It is a symbol of the strengthened friendship between our two peoples, and the growing economic and security partnership between our two nations. #GES2017

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

Satya Nadella went to school here, says Ivanka Trump

It is incredible to be in this ancient city which has latest technology. Microfost’s Satya Nadella went to school here in Hyderabad. In this city of pearls, the greatest treause is you — the dreamers, the entreperenerus who never give up and always strive for a better tomorrow.

India has a true friend in the White House, says Ivanka Trump

All of you are helping India’s middle classes to reach their goal. You have opened new universities across the country. The people of India inspire us all. As President Trump said earlier, India has a true friend in the White House.

Ivanka Trump to address gathering

“Hello Everyone. Thank you for all being here and the incredibly warm welcome. Thank you for hosting the GES at Hyderabad, which is quickly emerging as the innovation hub of India. Thank you Prime Minister Modi for all that you are building and as a symbol of the world. You have proven that transformational change is possible. To the people of India,  I want to congratulate the people of the country which is growing as the fastest democracy of the world.”

Meet Ivanka Trump:  A fashion designer, author and businesswoman

Vishwam Swagatham, says troupe

A dance troupe welcome PM Narendra Modi, Ivanka Trump and assembled guests by singing Vishwam Bharatham — Global India. Women in multi-coloured sarees put up an synchronised performance

Mitra, a humanoid from India

Mitra invites PM Narendra Modi and Ivanka Trump to the stage. “Please press the button for the US flag on the stage” says Mitra. A colour display of US and India flags and the anthem of both countries are played.

Summit begins
Telangana CM KC Rao welcomes PM Narendra Modi, Ivanka Trump. “We are very proud to host one of the very prestigious events. Hyderabad is recognised all around the world as a welcoming city. Telangana is the newest and youngest state in the country… I am sure that the summit will enrich Telangana. That this summit will enrich Hyderabad’s famous biryani.”

WATCH: Narendra Modi and Ivanka Trump at the inauguration of Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad.

Spectacular dance sequence at Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ivanka Trump – daughter of US President Donald Trump, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao watching the spectacular inaugural dance at the Summit

Cultural events underway at the #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit in Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/oCXR37cgNP

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

PM Modi and Ivanka Trump receive warm welcome

Hon'ble PM @narendramodi and @IvankaTrump greeted with a resounding applause as they arrive at the Inaugural plenary of #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/YvPEuEcot3

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 28, 2017

PM Narendra Modi to speak shortly at summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ivanka Trump will address the Hyderabad summit soon. Top ministers are in attendance at the summit.

Narendra Modi to host royal dinner for Ivanka Trump  

Apart from getting a grand reception on her arrival in Hyderabad, a royal dinner in Taj Falaknuma Palace — once an abode of Nizams of Hyderabad — awaits Ivanka Trump. The extravagant dinner will be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ivanka, the adviser to her father, US President Donald Trump.

Ivanka will be taken in a horse driven carriage from main gate to the hill top, where the palace is located, according to a report in the India Today.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Summit

Defence Minister @nsitharaman arrives at HICC for the Inaugural of #GES2017. pic.twitter.com/aeUQdGlPR4

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 28, 2017

Summit should empower women entrepreneurs, says Ivanka Trump

More than half the participants will be women, and all-female delegations will represent several countries, among them Afghanistan, Israel and Saudi Arabia. “I aim for GES 2017 to be a global celebration that elevates the importance of empowering and investing in women entrepreneurs,” Ivanka said.

Billboards welcome Ivanka Trump

Billboards with pictures of Ivanka dotted many parts of the city home to major US firms such as Microsoft. Authorities took beggars off city streets in a clean-up drive before the meeting. “Global eyes are on Hyderabad today,” said Jayesh Ranjan, a government official helping to organize the event. “We are representing India.”

Television broadcast images of the arrival of Ivanka, the leader of the US delegation, who is also an informal adviser to President Donald Trump, Reuters said.

Virtual exhibition at Summit

Hon’ble PM @narendramodi & Advisor to US President @IvankaTrump tour the virtual exhibition at #GES2017. Each exhibit is a testament to the future of Indian innovation pic.twitter.com/QJlzFmFZx9

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 28, 2017

Women still face obstacles to starting business, says Ivanka Trump

According to excerpts of her speech obtained by PTI, Ivanka Trump would state that despite the soaring rate of female entrepreneurs, women still face steep obstacles to starting, owning, and growing their businesses.

“Fuelling the growth of women-led businesses isn’t simply good for our society – it’s good for our economy. One study estimates that closing the gender entrepreneurship gap world-wide could grow our global GDP by as much as 2 percent,” she would state.

PM Narendra Modi, Ivanka Trump, Telangana CM KC Rao at venue

PM Modi, #IvankaTrump and Telangana CM KC Rao at the #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit in Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/6HomgABipq

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

Watch PM Narendra Modi, Ivanka Trump LIVE

#WATCH Live via ANI FB PM Narendra Modi & Ivanka Trump at #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit in Hyderabad #GES2017 https://t.co/3mo97GEPcV pic.twitter.com/NsGXkfX2gE

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

‘Women first, Prosperity for all’

Women first, Prosperity for all. PM @narendramodi met @IvankaTrump, Advisor to the US President and Leader of the US delegation, ahead of the inauguration of #GES2017 in Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/eTRk3kqoyM

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 28, 2017

GES to strengthen Indo-US ties

The #GES2017 will go a long way in strengthening India-US bilateral ties. Will provide a huge impetus to entrepreneurship in India! pic.twitter.com/bAiRYu65rx

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 28, 2017

Women participation at 50 percent at summit

#GES2017 by the numbers: Women will represent 52.5 percent of #entrepreneurs, #investors and #ecosystem supporters at GES 2017. This is the first time that women have been the majority of participants at a GES! pic.twitter.com/TX6dzlrYZH

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 26, 2017

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets with co-panellists

Smt @nsitharaman catches up with co-panelists Mr Marcus Wallenberg, Chairman @SEBGroup, Mr John Chambers, Executive Chairman, @Cisco & Ms Sibongile Rejoice Sambo, Founder & CEO of SRS Aviation Ltd. before the inaugural of #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/AbMz8X123E

— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) November 28, 2017

Excited to be in India, says Ivanka Trump

Thank you for the warm welcome. I’m excited to be in Hyderabad, India for #GES2017. https://t.co/1U08h5L9Rm

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) November 28, 2017

Registrations in full swing

Delegates are arriving by the minute at #GES2017. Registration is in full swing. We are down to the final countdown now. We hope you are ready. pic.twitter.com/pBkhOChtcS

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 28, 2017

IT employees in Hyderabad asked to work from home

Some of the IT firms located at Madhapur here have asked their employees to work from home today and for the next two days keeping in view restrictions put in place for the global summit being attended by US President Donald Trump’s daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump.

As part of security arrangements for the high-profile event, restrictions have been put in place with regard to movement of people and vehicular traffic in and around the venue, the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), at Madhapur, which is an IT hub.

“We were asked to work from home if we are unable to come to office today and tomorrow,” an employee working for a multinational consulting and auditing firm told PTI.

Lockheed Martin to increase women headcount, says dy VP at GES

Lockheed Martin today said it wants to increase the number of women staff in India to 50 percent from 5 percent currently.
The company employs about 1,000 people in India and out of this only 5 percent are women. “We have set an ambitious target of taking this to 50 percent,” Lorraine M Martin, deputy executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin (RMS) told reporters here. She is here to participate in the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017. The company, she added, is taking several steps to enhance interest of girls towards technology and engineering disciplines in the US and they would try to replicate those steps in India.

Women featured prominently at Summit

#Womenentrepreneurs are featured prominently @GES2017! At this interactive wall, @startupindia connects #GES2017 entrepreneurs with mentors - accomplished Indian women business leaders & entrepreneurs - who share their tips and insights https://t.co/vc1NtsuPnD

— The Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (@StateGWI) November 28, 2017

Watch: PM Narendra Modi and Ivanka Trump meet on sidelines of summit

#WATCH Hyderabad: #IvankaTrump meets PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit pic.twitter.com/Wp3NBbb3hS

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

Narendra Modi meets Ivanka Trump

Hyderabad: #IvankaTrump meets PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit pic.twitter.com/qkbQDma6LU

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

Narendra Modi to host dinner for Ivanka 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and Ivanka will address the inaugural summit. The prime minister will also host a dinner for Trump at Hyderabad’s Falaknuma Palace.

Ivanka Trump meets Sushma Swaraj

Hand in hand. EAM @SushmaSwaraj met @IvankaTrump, Advisor to the US President and Leader of the US delegation at #GES2017 in Hyderabad; had a productive discussion on women entrepreneurship and empowerment. pic.twitter.com/cbdGhhyn3G

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 28, 2017

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to talk today at Summit

#GES2017 is here! Smt @nsitharaman will be speaking in the opening plenary session on "Be the Change-Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership" today at 5:20 pm. She will be sharing the panel w/ Ms @IvankaTrump ,Advisor to the @POTUS & Mr Marcus Wallenberg, Chairman @SEBGroup

— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) November 28, 2017

Ivanka Trump, a multi-faceted personality

Ivanka Trump started her life at the arc lights early. At an age most girls her age would be busy with school and having fun, Trump started her career as a model for none less than Versace and Marc Bouwer. After finishing high school, she joined the Trump family business. She held the position of executive vice president until she joined the White House as advisor to her father, US President Donald Trump, reported Moneycontrol  Along with her brothers, Eric and Donald Junior, she is the co-founder Trump hotels, a luxury hotel group. Trump has her own fashion and apparel line. 

Ivanka married Jared Kushner in 2009. The couple has three children, Arabella Rose, Joseph Frederick, and Theodore James

Ivanka Trump to speak on two panel discussions

Ivanka Trump will participate in two panel discussions on women entrepreneurs. She will speak on ‘Be the Change: Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership’ and “We can do it! Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training”.

Venue gets packed for event

It's getting packed in here. We hope you found a seat @HICCIndia! #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/Z7mfBHBSc2

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

When women are economically empowered, communities thrive

This year’s summit theme demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. and Indian governments to the principle that when women are economically empowered, their communities and countries thrive.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 27, 2017

Watch Ivanka Trump, Narendra Modi at GES 2017

#WATCH Live: PM Narendra Modi & Ivanka Trump at #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit in Hyderabad #GES2017 https://t.co/To1xXxlYS2

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

Ivanka Trump arrives at Summit

#WATCH: #IvankaTrump arrives for #GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit in Hyderabad. #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/MOjUlxNQBs

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017

Hyderabad city fortified for Ivanka Trump’s visit

Around 10,000 security personnel have been deployed at the summit. 15,000 traffic personnel have been deployed. Octopus and Greyhounds guard Hyderabad. US Secret Service guard Ivanka Trump.

Opportunity for India-US to showcase entrepreneurship, says US Secy of State

Secretary Tillerson: #GES2017, the 1st ever to be hosted in South Asia, will be an important opportunity for #India and the U.S. to showcase the entrepreneurship of our people, advance women's economic empowerment, & harness the power of young innovators in both of our countries. pic.twitter.com/WgIGnDzAbw

— GES2017 (@GES2017) November 28, 2017

NITI Aayog welcomes women entrepreneurs

At #GES2017, we are proud to be hosting some exceptional women – innovators, ideators and creators beyond par and take one key message forward: women first, prosperity for all. pic.twitter.com/64TtquDxfJ

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 28, 2017

‘Super excited to be in India’, says youngest entrepreneur

Hamish Finlayson, 13, is the youngest entrepreneur who will be showcasing his gaming and awareness apps at the high-profile Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The Australia-based entrepreneur, who is studying in 7th grade, has so far developed five apps including the one to save turtles, and is currently working on the sixth one for increasing awareness about traffic rules.
                
“I am super excited to be in India,” Finlayson said, adding that though his first love is technology and developing apps, he also focus on his studies. Only after finishing my school homework, I work on my apps. I work only in my spare time," he added.

Barrack Obama initiative
GES, a personal initiative of former US President Barack Obama to bring entrepreneurs from across the globe on one platform, made a beginning in 2010 in Washington and thereafter it has been hosted by Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Morocco and Kenya.

Ivanka to stress on fuelling women-led businesses growth

In her key note address to the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit later today, Ivanka Trump is likely to stress on ensuring women entrepreneurs have access to capital, access to networks and mentors, and access to equitable laws.

According to excerpts of Ivanka Trump’s speech obtained by PTI, she would state that despite the soaring rate of female entrepreneurs, women still face steep obstacles to starting, owning, and growing their businesses. “Fuelling the growth of women-led businesses isn’t simply good for our society – it’s good for our economy. One study estimates that closing the gender entrepreneurship gap world-wide could grow our global GDP by as much as 2 per cent,” she would state.

Summit held in India for first time
This is first time it is being held in India. The summit is taking place at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) in Hitec City, the Information Technology hub