April 20–21, 2024 | Dubai
April 20–21, 2024 ATLANTIS THE ROYAL DUBAI

JOIN THE WORLD'S LARGEST FORUM FOR WOMEN LEADERS

2nd edition
conference days
2
high-profile attendees
2000
expert speakers
100
MAIN STAGE, DEEP-DIVE WORKSHOPS, ROUNDTABLES, MENTORING ZONE, SERENITY CORNER, F&B, GALA DINNER
The Women's Empowerment Convention is the ultimate destination for the world's successful women leaders, setting new standards and breaking barriers. More than just an event, it is a bold, vibrant community where global women leaders unite to challenge norms, celebrate achievements, and inspire greatness. We create a dynamic space of connection, learning, and empowerment, emphasizing that if you are a successful woman, this is where you belong. Join us to showcase your brilliance and drive transformative change, making the WE Convention the ultimate platform for women worldwide.

What is WE Convention

MEET OUR 2024 SPEAKERS

We're constantly adding new, exciting speakers to our lineup. Prepare to be inspired, motivated, and amazed as we bring you top-notch experts, thought leaders, and women role models. Stay tuned for updates on our growing list of speakers.
General Manager, Microsoft Egypt
Mirna Arif
Managing Director, General Manager Middle East & Africa, KraftHeinz
Mary Gukasyan
Partner and Associate Director in Education, Employment and Welfare, BCG
Anton Stepanenko
Dr. Saeeda Jaffar
Senior Vice President & Group Country Manager – GCC, Visa
CEO, Andrea Bocelli Management Office and Vice-Chair, Andrea Bocelli Foundation
Veronica Berti Bocelli
Her Excellency Dr. Maryam Mohd Fatma Matar, MD, PhD
Chairperson, FUTURE8 and Board Member, NFINITY8 group
Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety, EGA
Najeeba Al Jabri
Founder & Chairperson, UAE Genetic Diseases Association
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa
Senior VP, Innovation, ESG & Gaming, Mastercard EEMEA
Andrea Prazakova
Vice President & CTO, IBM Middle East and Africa
Sabine Holl
Manizha
Musician, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Co-founder, SILSILA Foundation
Senior Global Social Media Manager, Duolingo
Zaria Parvez
First Female Film Director in the UAE
Nayla Al Khaja
Amnah Ajmal
Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard
CEO & Founder, WanderSafe.com, Parathlete
Stephenie Rodriguez
Lebanese Political Activist & Lawmaker
Paula Yacoubian
Emirati serial entrepreneur, public speaker and reality TV star
Sara Al Madani
UAE Representative Office Director, Serbian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Maja Antolovic
Cognitive Psychotherapist, Executive Coach
Elina Landman
Managing Partner, Maven Global Access
Sarah Omolewu
Former Head of Public Affairs, Africa, Middle East & Latin America, Google
Dona Raz Levy
Vera Futorjanski
CEO & Founder, Veritas Ventures
Nick Vinckier
Director of Corporate Innovation, Chalhoub Group
Bibigi Haile
Strategic Advisor & Founder, The Beauvoir Group
Co-Founder & Creative Innovation Director, Camille Louise Jewellery. Luxury, Circularity, Impact-Tech expert
Camille Louise Merré
Co-Founder & CEO, Camille Louise Jewellery (CLJ), Luxury & Impact-Tech Expert
Aline d'Ambricourt
First Female Aerospace Engineer in the GCC and Youngest Aerospace Entrepreneur Developing Rockets
Mishaal Ashemimry
Artist
Mariam Hussein
Director of Innovation & ESG, AECOM Middle East
Farah Naz
Director of Happiness and Wellbeing Programs, HappinessMatters!
Dr. Louise Lambert
Giovanna Carnevali
Executive Director, Master Planning, Roshn Group
Eng. Maitha Alblooshi
Electronics Engineer, Youth Leader, and Scrum Master, ENBD
Ayesha Mubarak Ali
Fusion-Tech Artist & Creative Director-Forbes under 30
Vice President ME, Nokia
Rima Manna
PhD in XR technologies, Web3 Strategist and Head of Metaverse Fashion Week
Dr. Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro
Professional Negotiator & Inspirational Speaker
Lousin Mehrabi
Financial Empowerment Coach, Owner of Conscious Finance Coaching
Carol Glynn
CEO, ESG Mena
Sal Jafar
Architect, Designer, Founder & CEO, BURO ALL DESIGN
Elena Antonova
Martina Fuchs
International TV anchor, business journalist, expert on China and the Middle East
Olga Leffers
Founder & Designer, LEFFERS fashion brand. Founder, Vintage Dream
Dr. Laura Aymerich-Franch
Emerging Tech Behavioral Scientist and Founder, Akazest
Omani scientist, activist, athlete and Reuters' Top 25 women in climate change
Rumaitha Al Busaidi
Journalist & Self Love Influencer
Danae Mercer
Founding Partner, Prestel & Partner
Katja Mülheim
Head of Brand and Communications, zolar
Elena Zhigalina
Co-Founder, StartUp Network Encubay
Avneet Kohli
Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor, Founder, F.Force
Ghizlan Guenez
Tala Michel Issa
Senior Reporter, Arabian Business
Lara Varjabedian
Co-Founder, UBQT

Big Goals, Bold Choices

The biggest mistake in life is limiting yourself to small goals.
Encouraging to set big goals, overcoming barriers to success and reaching your full career potential.

Experience more opportunities for discovery, networking, learning, and career-enhancing connections than ever before at WE Convention 2024 from April 20-21 in Dubai.
A 2-day main stage program will gather the world’s most famous personalities, C-suite executives from renowned corporations, pioneering startup founders, leading industry trailblazers, tech innovators, and prominent voices of the younger generation on one stage. They will address the pressing issues and share personal stories of professional triumphs and failures through engaging keynotes, panels, and firesides.
The main stage program will be accompanied by parallel in-depth workshops to experience the approaches and practices of leading international experts in small groups. Attendees will have an opportunity to dive deeper into an area of interest, perfect their skills, discover new areas of development and express creativity.
Join 50-minute discussions with industry leaders, where you’ll have the opportunity to address the most pressing business and societal issues. Whether you're a speaker or general attendee, you are welcome to participate and share your perspectives.
Get one-on-one coaching by industry professionals in the Mentoring Zone powered by the female factor, the global community for future female leaders. Elevate your career by securing a 15-minute one-on-one meeting with the right mentor. Chat with industry leaders from tech, design, health, neuroscience, and leading names behind your favorite brands during Mentor Sessions.
Join us for the signature event WE Convention and get to know your fellow WEC speakers and their guests. The evening of April 21st will feature a vibrant blend of live music and a gourmet dining experience in an absolutely stunning location Armani Hotel.
MAIN STAGE
DEEP-DIVE WORKSHOPS
ROUNDTABLES
MENTOR SESSIONS
GALA DINNER
A 2-day main stage program will gather the world’s most famous personalities, C-suite executives from renowned corporations, pioneering startup founders, leading industry trailblazers, tech innovators, and prominent voices of the younger generation on one stage. They will address the pressing issues and share personal stories of professional triumphs and failures through engaging keynotes, panels, and firesides.
The main stage program will be accompanied by parallel in-depth workshops to experience the approaches and practices of leading international experts in small groups. Attendees will have an opportunity to dive deeper into an area of interest, perfect their skills, discover new areas of development and express creativity.
Get one-on-one coaching by industry professionals in the Mentoring Zone powered by the female factor, the global community for future female leaders. Elevate your career by securing a 15-minute one-on-one meeting with the right mentor. Chat with industry leaders from tech, design, health, neuroscience, and leading names behind your favorite brands during Mentor Sessions.
Get one-on-one coaching by industry professionals in the Mentoring Zone powered by the female factor, the global community for future female leaders. Elevate your career by securing a 15-minute one-on-one meeting with the right mentor. Chat with industry leaders from tech, design, health, neuroscience, and leading names behind your favorite brands during Mentor Sessions.
Join us for the signature event WE Convention and get to know your fellow WEC speakers and their guests. The evening of April 21st will feature a vibrant blend of live music and a gourmet dining experience in an absolutely stunning location Armani Hotel.
MAIN STAGE
DEEP-DIVE WORKSHOPS
ROUNDTABLES
MENTOR SESSIONS
GALA DINNER
The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal is an ultra-luxury destination that has been designed to challenge the boundaries of imagination. For 2 days, be taken on an incredible journey where everything is possible and you can achieve it all. This is the place to realize your Big Goals and Bold Choices.

VENUEs

ATLANTIS THE ROYAL
WE Convention partnered with the Dubai Armani hotel for the Gala Dinner, a place where style and business elegance blend seamlessly into a perfect networking environment.
ARMANI HOTEL

CHOOSE YOUR TICKET

Two-day conference pass
VIP
Gala Dinner (Armani Hotel, April 21st)
Equipment for simultaneous interpretation (English, Arabic, Russian) — for the Main stage
Flying Buffet lunch
Access to roundtables discussions (Registration required)
Access to workshops and mentoring zone (Registration required)
Access to the Speaker Lounge (meet and greet with speakers: Maria Sharapova, Karen Wazen, Veronica Berti Bocelli, Sara Al Madani, Manizha — according to the schedule)
Access to the Conference Hall (1−3 rows, free seating, comfortable chairs)
Welcome coffee break
VIP registration desk
18000 AED
buy
Two-day conference pass
PREMIUM
Equipment for simultaneous interpretation (English, Arabic, Russian) — for the Main stage
Flying Buffet lunch
Access to roundtables discussions (Registration required)
Access to workshops and mentoring zone (Registration required)
Access to the Conference Hall (Premium rows, free seating)
Welcome coffee break
3600 AED
buy
STANDARd
Two-day conference pass
Equipment for simultaneous interpretation (English, Arabic, Russian) — for the Main stage
Flying Buffet lunch
Access to roundtables discussions (Registration required)
Access to workshops and mentoring zone (Registration required)
Access to the Conference Hall (Standard rows, free seating)
Welcome coffee break
1800 AED
buy

WHY WE CONVENTION?

PUSH YOUR CAREER
Learn from the personal journeys of recognized role models, gain practical advice, receive expert support to advance your career and professional growth to attain success.
GET EMPOWERED
Join the most unique meeting of women and men who empower women from around the world. Unlock your potential and be inspired to achieve your goals!
BUILD NEW CONNECTIONS
Connect with a diverse community that wants to support you and find those who can help you ignite your brightest future.
Mila Smart Semeshkina,
president of the Women’s Empowerment Council
stages
2
speakers
65
sessions
30
attendees
1200
countries
60+
70 mln
media coverage

WE Convention 2023 Highlights

On March 7-8, 2023, the first WE Convention ignited change by celebrating International Women's Day at the Dubai Opera and Armani Hotel. Featuring influential speakers like Maye Musk and Natalia Vodianova, the kick-off event encouraged engaging discussions across multiple stages and sessions. This significant gathering laid a solid foundation for future WE Conventions, highlighting the global impact and importance of women's empowerment in business and beyond.

Watch the WE Convention 2023 Trailer

Meet the esteemed companies that joined us at the WE Convention 2024

We celebrate women’s leadership and empower women with the support of these organizations. Partner with WE Convention. Join us to empower women worldwide in April 2024.

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