WEF Exclusive | Smriti Irani At Davos: Women, AI, And The Future Of Leadership

In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2025 at Davos, senior BJP leader and former Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani sits down with Rahul Kanwal, Executive Director of Business Today, to discuss critical global issues and her transformational role at the global stage. Smriti Irani, now the Founder and Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good, shares her mission to advance equity, inclusion, and sustainable development. She talks about the urgent need for boardroom diversity and leadership mentoring programs, empowering women in the face of automation, AI, and emerging technologies, and the strategic impact of the ‘We-Lead Lounge’ and her collaboration with Fortune 500 executives to champion women-led businesses. Watch this conversation for her sharp political views as well.