On March 13 and 14, 2026, an insightful series of panel discussions organized by AustCham Myanmar and Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE) will take place at the Novotel Yangon Max (Pathein Room). Featuring a distinguished lineup of leaders and founders, the event offers a unique platform for professional dialogue and shared expertise.

 

The mentioned panel discussions are as below:

 

Panel 1 | March 13, 2026 (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

 

 Leadership Journeys: Inspiring Stories Across Generations

 

An Insightful Panel with Women Leaders Across Generations

 

 A Dialogue of Substance

 

Our distinguished panelists will offer their reflections on four essential themes: Leadership stories, Work-life integration and Personal values, Forward-looking legacies, as well as breaking barriers and gender realities.

 

Moderator: Daw Kyawt Kay Thi Win, Country Director, BCGE

 

Panelists: Dr. Daw Aye Aye San, CEO, Victoria Hospital

 

Daw Taryar Ahnt Kyi, CEO, CCI France Myanmar- French Myanmar Chamber of Commerce & Industry

 

Daw Vera Tang @ Mya Yadana Moe, Executive Director, Myanmar Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry

 

Daw Ohnmar Lwin, Director and CEO, MC Easy Microfinance Co., Ltd.

 

Panel 2 | March 14, 2026 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)

 

 Scaling Local Pride: Taking Myanmar Brands to the Next Level 

 

Empowering Homegrown Success

 

 A Dialogue of Substance

 

Join us for an insightful panel discussion where experienced founders and industry leaders share their journeys of building brands in Myanmar and beyond. They will discuss the challenges they faced, lessons learned, governance and structure, brand protection in the digital age, and the strategies that helped them grow.

 

Moderator: Daw Phyo Pyae Sone Htun, Phyo Day by Day

 

Panelists: Daw Isabella Sway Tin, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Rangoon Tea House

 

Daw Phoo Ngon The, Founder, Skinefits

 

U Sa Sa Nyunt, Founding and Managing Partner, KST Legal

 

U Wunna Zaw, Co-Founder & CEO, Blanca Furniture

 

Panel 3 | March 14, 2026 (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)

 

 Balancing Brilliance: Motherhood, Career & Purpose 

 

Redefining the "everything" in a woman’s life

 

 A Dialogue of Substance

 

Our distinguished panelists will offer their reflections on five essential themes: The Maternal Compass: How the journey of motherhood refines leadership identity. The Weight of Expectations: Navigating internal pressures and societal myths. The Architecture of Support: Honouring partnerships that sustain excellence. A Legacy of Possibility: Reassuring the next generation that motherhood broadens horizons. Refining Success: A contemplative look at flourishing in career, motherhood, and purpose.

 

Moderator: Mya Phone Sint, Founder & CEO, Growth Session Myanmar - Maternal Care & Support, Empowering Mom Influencer

 

Panelists: Daw Aye Myat Maw, Head of Strategy, YOMA Group & Managing Director, Digital Loyalty Services Myanmar (pocket)

 

Dr. Nang May Thin Nwe @ Ivy, Founder & Academic Director, Ivy Education Group

 

Daw Yamin Thandar, CEO, Piti Pyae Zone Manufacturing & Logistics (Myanma Awba Group)

 

Daw Aye Pwint Aung, Managing Director, KBZ Bank (FinTech & KBZPay)

 

What an incredible two days at the Women in Business 2026: Let Her Bloom Conference and Local Brand Bazaar! As we wrap up, our hearts are full of gratitude for the Strategic Partner, Sponsors, Partners, Panelists and Attendees that made this vision a reality.

 

A massive THANK YOU to:

 

 Our Strategic Partner, Sponsors & Partners: Your belief in this platform allows us to create safer workplaces, provide knowledge, resources to advance women’s leadership and enhance economic opportunities perfectly aligned with our Let Her Bloom theme. Thank you for standing with us to foster positive change and stronger economic ties.

 

Strategic Partner: Australian Embassy

 

Platinum Partners: KBZ Bank & KBZ Pay (Exclusive Pay Partner) and Myanma AWBA Group

 

Gold Partners: Coca-Cola Pinya Beverages Myanmar Ltd and Skinefits

 

Silver Partners: City Holdings and Scholastic International School Myanmar (SISM)

 

Communication Partners: RICE and Finn Communications Partner

 

Venue Sponsor: Novotel Yangon Max

 

 Our Local Brand Owners: The Local Brand Bazaar was the soul of our event! Thank you for showcasing your incredible talent and entrepreneurial spirit. Your presence truly brought the "Bloom" to our theme.

 

 Our Panelists, Volunteers, & Attendees: Thank you for the raw insights, the tireless energy, and the meaningful connections made across every panel and coffee break.

 

AustCham Myanmar and BCGE are honored to continue this journey of collaboration and empowerment with all of you. Here’s to the growth we’ve shared and the impact yet to come!