SAE Bengaluru Section to Host 3rd Edition of Shift Forward – Women in Mobility Conference on 29th May

SHIFT FORWARD 3.0 aims to spotlight the growing influence of women in shaping the mobility ecosystem across automotive, transportation, clean mobility, technology, manufacturing, and allied sectors. The annual event is organised by Society of Automotive Engineers India, Bengaluru Section. It will feature keynote sessions, leadership conversations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and mentoring sessions.”

“The mobility industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and this year’s theme — Transformation, Skilling and Mentoring — reflects the urgent need to prepare and empower the next generation of women leaders. SHIFT FORWARD 3.0 is designed to foster meaningful conversations, encourage continuous learning, and build strong mentorship networks that help women grow, lead, and shape the future of mobility.” Our vision is to create a platform that inspires collaboration, confidence, and long-term industry impact.” — Rakhi Jain, Chairperson, SHIFT FORWARD 3.0

Speaking about the importance of knowledge-sharing and industry collaboration, Rakesh Bidre, Chairman, SAEINDIA Bengaluru Section said, “As an industry community committed to advancing mobility and engineering excellence, we believe in disseminating knowledge in a systematic and organised manner that creates meaningful value for professionals, students, and future leaders. Events like SHIFT FORWARD 3.0 play an important role in bringing together industry experts, innovators, and emerging talent to exchange ideas, share experiences, and strengthen collaboration across the mobility ecosystem.”

Building on the success of its previous editions, SHIFT FORWARD 3.0 is expected to witness participation from senior industry leaders, women entrepreneurs, startups, technology experts, policymakers, academia, and professionals from across India.

SHIFT FORWARD 3.0 continues its mission of creating a stronger, more inclusive, and future-ready mobility industry by fostering dialogue, mentorship, visibility, and collaboration among professionals and organisations.

For event details, registrations, and partnership opportunities, visit:

https://www.audienzo.com/event-details/shift-forward-2026