Women Shaping Sustainable Future in Design
When: Thursday 16 October 2025 @ 03:35 - 04:30 pm
Where: DECC Doha
Speakers:
Komal Kotwal, AIA, LEED AP, WELL FACULTY, WELL AP, Founder of EquiSustain and Qatar Country Rep AIA Middle East will be on stage for INDEX Design Qatar.
Sindhu Nair, Editor in Chief and Creator at SCALE Qatar
Sherin Karawia, Assistant Professor at VCUarts Qatar
Event Description
Join us for a Keynote and moderated panel discussion at INDEX Design Qatar to discuss " Women Shaping Sustainable Future in Design" with Welcoming on Stage:
Across architecture and interior design, women are at the forefront of driving sustainability championing material innovation, healthier environments, and regenerative approaches to how we shape the built world. This keynote and panel will spotlight the unique perspective women bring to sustainable design, the challenges they face in advancing leadership, and how building stronger communities of support can accelerate change across the industry.
Key Takeaways:
Explore how women are leading innovation in sustainable design, from healthier spaces to regenerative approaches.
Understand the importance of networks and leadership pathways in accelerating change across the industry.