The second edition of the SAE India Bengaluru Section’s premier conference, “Shift Forward-Women in Mobility 2.0,” will be held on July 4, 2025, at Taj M.G. Road in Bengaluru.
With more than 200 participants, Shift Forward’s first edition in 2024 was a huge success. In 2025, it returns with a renewed dedication to fostering important discussions in the automotive and mobility sectors.
Women engineers continue to be crucial in determining the direction of automotive breakthroughs, from supply chain and manufacturing to cutting-edge developments in automation, electrification, and connected vehicle technology.
The conference this year will include engaging panel discussions, fireside chats, speaker sessions, and interactive activities that honour accomplishments and encourage new partnerships.
Shift Forward 2.0, which is led by women, supported by the community, and motivated by purpose, is continuing to create a more inclusive and future-ready mobility ecosystem with a schedule of thought-provoking seminars, networking opportunities, and moments of recognition.
SAE India Bengaluru’s dedication to fostering diversity, leadership, and innovation in the nation’s rapidly changing mobility sector is reaffirmed at the Shift Forward 2.0 Conference.
Leadership Comments
“Shift Forward is more than just a conference—it’s a catalyst for visibility, dialogue, and action,” shares Rakhi Agarwal, Chairperson for the event, SAE India Bengaluru Section. “Last year’s event created a ripple of energy and purpose across the community. This year, we are raising the bar with stronger narratives and wider participation.”
Rakesh Bidre, Chairman of SAE India Bengaluru Section, added, “Women are playing a transformative role in India’s mobility ecosystem—from electric vehicles to connected technologies. With Shift Forward 2.0, we’re creating a space to recognize their impact, amplify their voices, and build a more inclusive industry together. We invite women in automotive and mobility, women leaders in technology to be part of this conference and leverage from the network.”
The conference registrations are open. Visit: https://events.saeibs.org/sfwsm
