WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT CONVENTION — MEET AND NETWORK WITH INSPIRING WOMEN LEADERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

November 11–12, Dubai

WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT CONVENTION — MEET AND NETWORK WITH INSPIRING WOMEN LEADERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

November 11–12, Dubai

JOIN US IN NOVEMBER 2023

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The Women's Empowerment Convention is WE Council's signature business event that addresses systemic issues facing women while empowering female leaders at all levels of work. The WE Convention showcases successful women from all walks of life, challenges stereotypes, encourages more women to uncover their potential, pursue their goals and aspirations, and creates a supportive community to really learn and connect with inspiring women from around the world.
What is WE Convention

WHY WE CONVENTION?

BUILD NEW CONNECTIONS
Connect with a diverse community that wants to support you and find those who can help you ignite your brightest future.
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!
Mila Smart Semeshkina,
president of the Women’s Empowerment Council

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.

The WE Convention is a 2-day event happening on the 11 and 12 November 2023 in Dubai.
A TWO-DAY STAGE PROGRAM
The WE Convention's two-day stage program features about 100 influential speakers with diverse backgrounds and expertise. They will share their knowledge through engaging keynotes, panel discussions, interviews, fireside chats, and recognition for their work on pressing global issues.
DEEP-DIVE WORKSHOPS
Over 20 in-depth workshops led by international experts, allow attendees to experience approaches and practices in small groups. The workshops provide opportunities to deepen skills, explore new areas of development, and express creativity.
NETWORKING
The WE Convention provides a wealth of networking opportunities for attendees and speakers. A one-of-a-kind experience, where you’ll meet life-long friends made up of thinkers, builders, fighters, and optimists all working towards creating a better world.
GALA DINNER
Join the first evening of the WE Convention and get to know your fellow speakers and their guests. The evening will feature a vibrant blend of live music and a gourmet dining experience in an absolutely stunning location.
A TWO-DAY STAGE PROGRAM
The WE Convention's two-day stage program features about 100 influential speakers with diverse backgrounds and expertise. They will share their knowledge through engaging keynotes, panel discussions, interviews, fireside chats, and recognition for their work on pressing global issues.
DEEP-DIVE WORKSHOPS
Over 20 in-depth workshops led by international experts, allow attendees to experience approaches and practices in small groups. The workshops provide opportunities to deepen skills, explore new areas of development, and express creativity.
NETWORKING
The WE Convention provides a wealth of networking opportunities for attendees and speakers. A one-of-a-kind experience, where you’ll meet life-long friends made up of thinkers, builders, fighters, and optimists all working towards creating a better world.
GALA DINNER
Join the first evening of the WE Convention and get to know your fellow speakers and their guests. The evening will feature a vibrant blend of live music and a gourmet dining experience in an absolutely stunning location.

VENUE

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.
ATLANTIS THE ROYAL Dubai

WE Convention March 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.
1200
attendees
60+
countries
65
speakers
2
stages
30
sessions
media coverage
70 mln

MEET OUR MARCH 2023 SPEAKERS

Mental Health Specialist. Founder, Whispers of Serenity Clinic and Not Alone Mental Health Campaign
HH AlSayyida Basma Al Said
Maye Musk
World-Renowned Dietitian, Model, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author
Rosheen C. Ngorima
Founder and Managing Director, Neeps Accounting. President, Female Founders Initiative Middle East&Africa
Ayumi Moore Aoki
Founder and CEO Women in Tech®, Founder and CEO Social Brain, Forbes Business Council
Tatyana Bakalchuk
Founder and CEO, Wildberries
Elena Cardone
CEO, Build an Empire
Dr. Eng Suaad Al Shamsi
First UAE female aircraft engineer and aviation advisor
Natalia Vodianova
Supermodel, Philanthropist, Impact Investor
Amna Al Qubaisi
Emirati Formula Racing Driver
Founder and President,
Women’s Empowerment Council
Mila Smart Semeshkina
Dr. Asmaa Al Fadala
Director of Research and Content Development, World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
Haifa Addas
Founder, INSTAGLAM
Dr. Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro
Senior XR&Web3 Producer and Head of Metaverse Fashion Week, Decentraland Foundation
Leila Hurstel
Chief Metaverse Officer, Verse Estate. Founder, AllStarsWomen DAO
Stephanie Bretonniere
Tech & Impact Catalyst.
CEO, POWR3 & WEIMPACT.WORLD
Dr. Işıl Boy Ergül
Founder, ETZ, Aron Technology & TeacherX
Samar Alshorafa
Founding CEO, She is Arab
Masha Levin
Entrepreneur in Residence, One Way Ventures
Shehzeen Jamil Rehman
Co-Founder, Sippy Beans; former Head of COFE Market, COFE App
Influencer, Philanthropist and Netflix Reality Show Cast
Loujain Adada
Founder & Managing Director, Diapoint
Pamela Durant
Ambreen Khan
Founder & CEO at MeatoDoor, Smart Innovation Award Winner
Founder, Saudi Wonder Women project
Xinyi Tong
Emirati First Female Captain of a Commercial Airline
Aisha Al Mansoori
CEO, Biotech Bureau
Saba Yussouf
Founder & CEO, Zarela
Fatemeh Abdollah
Senior Senator UAE, World Business Angels Investment Forum
Senior Partner, Global Ventures
Lucy Chow
Medea Nocentini
First Arab Woman to Summit K2
Nelly Attar
World Arabia’s Editor-in-Chief
Lara Palmer
Co-founder, Sarwa
Nadine Mezher
Sophie Smith
Founder & CEO, Nabta Health
Belynda Lee
COO, ASCIRA, Author and Producer
Founder and Chief Metaverse Officer, Phygicode. Chief of Strategy, Faith Tribe
Andrea Abrams
Founder, Baytuki. Co-Founder, Mental Health AE
Latifa Bin Haider
Founder & Host, Venturing Women
Darya Kamkalova
Co-Founder, DANA Global
Katie Wachsberger
Managing Director, Milestone Ventures
Mashal Waqar
CEO & Founder, Veritas Ventures
Vera Futorjanski
Partner, Damiani Kazakhstan. Founder, Constella Kazakhstan
Zhanna Kan
Renata Litvinova
Actress, Film Director, Producer and Screenwriter
Entrepreneur, Author, Director Global Woman Club Dubai
Daniela Baumann
Founder and CEO, D14.AI. Founder and CEO, Sirius Labs
Melda Akin
International M&A dealmaker,
Innovative leader, Founder & Chair, BALAYAN GROUP
Oxana Balayan
Co-Founder, Thought on Paper. Founder, Kojo. Venture Builder
Lara Varjabedian
CEO & Co-Founder, Essence. Global Program Director, Women in Tech
Elina Valeeva
Emirati Female Air Traffic Control Officer
Jouhayna AlMheiri
Executive Coach. Cognitive Psychotherapist. Trainer, Psychology of Uniqueness Program
Elina Landman
Founder & CEO, BURO ALL DESIGN
Elena Antonova
CEO & Founder, Cosmic Centaurs. Podcast Host
Marilyn Zakhour
Elena Zhigalina
Head of Brand and Communications in zolar
World-Renowned Thought-Leader on Global Policy, Education and Parenting in the 21st Century
Jordan Shapiro
Co-Founder, FollowMeTo. Film Producer @hype.film
Murad Osmann
Co-Founder, FollowMeTo. Founder, Ashram well-being space
Nataly Osmann
Co-Founder, GEDI.vc. Venture Capitalist with a gender-lens
Sophia Swire
Founding Partner and Chief Product Officer, Picsart
Mikayel Vardanyan
CEO & MP, Bizzmosis Group
Marianna Bulbuc
Publisher, Marie Claire
Aliona Tkach
Founder, DailyWorth.com. Author of Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms
Amanda Steinberg
“Metaverse Mama”, Co-Founder and CEO, Institute of Digital Fashion
Leanne Elliott Young
Ida Beerhalter
Co-Head, IOME
Host, WE Convention
Pietro Polidori
Sabinije von Gaffke
Founder, Impactfulness Ventures. Head of Sustainability, Nibiru Software. TV Host
Emanuela al Khalifa
Board Member , The Private Office of H.E. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Duaij bin Khalifa al Khalifa
Seda Kasparova
Voice, speech, public speaking coach
Natallia Miranchuk
Founder and CEO, SOULA

Watch the WE Convention March 2023 Trailer

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