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World Women Davos Agenda: Empowering Female Leaders & Advancing Gender Equality

Who's Attending?

The World Women Davos Agenda welcomes a remarkable lineup of speakers:

  • HRH Matilda, Queen of Belgium
  • Cherie Blair CBE KC, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women & Former First Lady of United Kingdom
  • Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (UN SRSG), Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy
  • Kariman Abuljadaye, Olympian & Saudi Arabian Sprinter
  • Helle Thorning Schmidt, Former Prime Minister of Denmark, Board President of Oversight Board
  • Jacob Aarup-Andersen, CEO, Carlsberg
  • Carolina Müller-Möhl, Chair, Müller-Möhl Group
  • Jolanta Kwaśniewska, CEO of Porozumienie bez Barier Foundation
  • Anja Rubik, CEO of SEXED.PL Foundation

Davos: A Catalyst for Change

The World Women Davos Agenda harnesses the influence of the World Economic Forum to elevate women's issues:

  • Ensuring gender equality is not just included but leads discussions.
  • Influencing decision-makers and fostering partnerships.
  • Mobilizing global action for women's empowerment.

Unveiling the Agenda

The conference focuses on:

  • Women's leadership in global security and cooperation
  • Ethical and inclusive AI advancements
  • Climate resilience and gender-focused innovation
  • CEO perspectives on navigating geopolitical and economic challenges through gender parity
  • Special spotlights on India, Africa, and the Middle East

Indigenous Empowerment Through AI Programs

The World Woman Foundation is spearheading global initiatives, including a partnership with the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum to:

  • Train one million Indigenous women in AI.
  • Address tech disparities and promote economic opportunities.
  • Preserve cultural heritage.

Tijuana Project: Empowering Women Beyond Borders

A similar AI training initiative is underway in Tijuana, Mexico, in partnership with ITJ to:

  • Tackle migration and job insecurity challenges.
  • Provide marketable skills for women.
  • Empower them for future jobs in AI.

Last Year's Success and This Year's Registration

The 2023 World Women Davos Agenda is set to build on last year's success, which hosted over 1100 participants and featured impactful conversations on:

  • AI ethics
  • Women's leadership in clean energy
  • Rethinking economic growth through gender parity

Registration is open, with limited spots available. Apply early at https://shorturl.at/WNac4.

Networking and Engagement Opportunities

The event will offer dedicated networking sessions for attendees to connect and collaborate.

Breakout sessions and workshops can be accessed through the official WWDA app, which provides real-time updates and session details.

Inspiring a Brighter Future

The World Women Davos Agenda is a transformative event that brings together change-makers to:

  • Redefine leadership and equity.
  • Advocate for women's rights and empowerment.
  • Co-create a future where all women have a voice and opportunity to thrive.