What India Told Us
The Numbers That Started This Mission
of organisations have less than 5% women in their security teams
say women remain underrepresented in security roles today
believe more opportunities must be actively created for women in security
reported an increase in women entering security roles over five years
Source: Women in Security Survey 2025 - Conducted by IIRIS across 601 professionals in India
The momentum is real. But momentum without measurement fades. That is why WISS exists. And why every edition goes further than the last.
Not Just a Survey. A Mission That Measures What Others Ignore.
The Women in Security Survey (WISS) is India's only dedicated annual research study on gender diversity and leadership across the security sector. Conducted by IIRIS, it captures data from professionals across cybersecurity, physical security, risk management, intelligence, compliance, and corporate safety — across industries, functions, and seniority levels.
In 2025, 601 professionals responded. In 2026, we go further — beyond headcount into boardroom influence, leadership ROI, and the business case for gender-inclusive security.
The WISS 2026 Report – State of Indian Women in Enterprise Resilience – will be officially released at the summit, making the event the first point of access for India's most comprehensive gender-leadership data in the security sector.
The survey takes 5 minutes. All responses are confidential. Every response shapes India's most important security leadership research.
Participate in WISS 2026 — Take the Survey →
What WISS 2026 Measures
Two Panels. Two Conversations India's Boardrooms Need to Have.
Each panel at the India Women Leadership & Growth Summit 2026 is designed not just to discuss, but to deliver. Evidence-led. Practitioner-driven. Focused on what changes when women lead.
Boardroom Architects
Indian Women Shaping Strategic Risk & Trust
How Indian women leaders are integrating risk and resilience into corporate governance at the highest levels. This panel examines what it truly means to make security a boardroom priority — safeguarding brand reputation, protecting stakeholder interests, and embedding resilience into organisational strategy.
Featuring: To be announced
The Trust Catalyst
Indian Women Driving Business Resilience & ROI
What is the measurable return on investment of gender-inclusive security leadership? This panel makes the business case — with data — for how diverse security teams outperform, out-respond, and build the organisational cultures that corporate India needs for sustained growth.
Featuring: To be announced
One Day. Every Conversation That Matters.
At the India Women Leadership & Growth Summit 2026, a curated agenda of keynote addresses, expert panels, and the WISS Report launch will drive thought leadership and actionable strategies for India's corporate and security leadership.
Inaugural Session
India Women: The Future of Enterprise Resilience & Growth
Ceremonial lighting and opening remarks | Welcome address by IIRIS leadership | Address by CII Centre for Women Leadership
Keynote Address by Chief Guest
Vote of Thanks
WISS 2026 Report Official Launch
State of Indian Women in Enterprise Resilience
Formal release of India's most comprehensive gender-leadership study in the security sector, presented by IIRIS. First public access to WISS 2026 findings.
Executive Networking Lunch
Power Tables: curated industry-specific discussions led by senior women executives
Panel 1: Boardroom Architects
Indian Women Shaping Strategic Risk & Trust
How Indian women leaders are integrating risk and resilience into corporate governance at the highest levels. This panel examines what it truly means to make security a boardroom priority, safeguarding brand reputation, protecting stakeholder interests, and embedding resilience into organisational strategy.
Panelists:
To be announced
Panel 2: The Trust Catalyst
Indian Women Driving Business Resilience & ROI
What is the measurable return on investment of gender-inclusive security leadership? This panel makes the business case, with data, for how diverse security teams outperform, out-respond, and build the organisational cultures that corporate India needs for sustained growth.
Panelists:
To be announced
Closing Keynote & Valedictory
Closing address | Acknowledgement of partners | Vote of thanks
High Tea & Networking
The Institutions Behind the Mission.
Presenting Organisation
Indus IntelliRisk & IntelliSense Services Pvt Ltd (IIRIS)
Strategic Partner
CII Centre for Women Leadership
Interested in partnering with the India Women Leadership & Growth Summit 2026?
Write to us: marketing@iirisconsulting.com →About the Organisers
Presented By
Indus IntelliRisk & IntelliSense Services Pvt Ltd (IIRIS)
IIRIS is a tech-driven risk, security, and intelligence consulting firm with over a decade of expertise across high-stakes environments. Going beyond conventional risk consulting, IIRIS partners with organisations to turn uncertainty into opportunity, delivering solutions across risk advisory, forensic investigations, security design, digital security, and capacity building.
With a presence across more than 10 countries, IIRIS is a trusted name in risk governance and resilience globally. Through the Women in Security Survey and industry summits, IIRIS leads India's conversation on gender diversity in security.
www.iirisconsulting.com →Strategic Partner
CII Centre for Women Leadership
The CII Centre for Women Leadership is committed to driving the growth of women as leaders within the economy. The Centre addresses barriers to the entry, retention, and advancement of women in leadership across both the formal and informal sectors, through research, advocacy, and industry programmes.
Its vision is to inspire leadership, in thought and action, to drive transformation towards women's leadership within the economy. The Centre works with corporations, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to build the pipelines that bring women to the highest levels of institutional and corporate leadership.
www.womenleadershipcenter.in →Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is the 3rd edition. (2024 → 2025 → 2026)
The event is organised by Indus IntelliRisk & IntelliSense Services Pvt Ltd (IIRIS) in strategic partnership with the CII Centre for Women Leadership.
WISS is India's only dedicated annual research study on gender diversity and leadership across security functions, conducted by IIRIS. The WISS 2026 Report will be formally released at the summit.
Click the Take the Survey button on this page. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential.
Any professional working in or with the security sector, across any industry and seniority level.
All responses are aggregated and anonymised. Findings are published in the WISS 2026 Report, released at the summit.
The India Women Leadership & Growth Summit 2026 is India's premier executive summit on women's leadership in security, enterprise resilience, and organisational growth. Organised by IIRIS in strategic partnership with the CII Centre for Women Leadership, it serves as the official launch platform for the Women in Security Survey 2026 Report.
The summit is designed for senior professionals, including CEOs, CHROs, CSOs, CISOs, Chief Risk Officers, Senior Government Officials, and women professionals in security and risk management. Attendance is by approved registration.
Registration details will be shared shortly. Please write to marketing@iirisconsulting.com for delegate enquiries.
No. Entry is strictly by confirmed delegate pass.
Attendance is individual. Guests are not permitted unless separately approved.
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