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

November 11–12, Dubai

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

November 11–12, Dubai

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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.

PROGRAM

PRE-REGISTRATION

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.

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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

BECOME A SPEAKER

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE WE CONVENTION

“One of the best and so professional Events, thank you”
HH AlSayyida Basma Al Said
Mental Health Specialist. Founder, Whispers of Serenity Clinic and Not Alone Mental Health Campaign
“In March I’m attending some super precious events like the Women’s Empowerment Convention, and I’m so honored to be able to meet such powerful speakers as Maye Musk, Natalia Vodianova, Elena Cardone, female leaders with a strong message Mila Semeshkina, Nataly Osmann, and this of course is an amazing opportunity to network with some really inspirational women from all over the World.”
Maria Jones
Award-winning lifestyle influencer
"Two days of inspiration and insight"
Arabian Business
"Celebration of diversity and inclusion"
Ventures Africa
“2 days of the intensive were not only broadening one's horizons and pumping the brains, but also undoubtedly cool networking. Amazing energy reigned in the hall of the Dubai Opera, this has never happened before”
Zhanna Khan
Partner, Damiani Kazakhstan. Founder, Constella Kazakhstan
"Global hub for women’s motivation, inspiration, and growth"
Time Out
"The Women Empowerment Convention united diverse women leaders, inspiring our members with powerful messages and fostering solidarity, while igniting purposeful collaborations and positive initiatives within our community."
Dr. Hoda Alkhzaimi
Emirates Digital Association for Women and Women in AI Middle East Communities
"Platform for women to speak openly, share stories of success and failure, teach, help, and collaboratively create the conditions for the challenges they face"
Marie Claire
"The convention featured exceptional speakers who shared their inspirational entrepreneurial journeys, providing valuable guidance and showcasing the organizers' masterful planning."
Fadumo Hiray
Founder of Halifax Digital

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE WE CONVENTION

“One of the best and so professional Events, thank you”
HH AlSayyida Basma Al Said
Mental Health Specialist. Founder, Whispers of Serenity Clinic and Not Alone Mental Health Campaign
“In March I’m attending some super precious events like the Women’s Empowerment Convention, and I’m so honored to be able to meet such powerful speakers as Maye Musk, Natalia Vodianova, Elena Cardone, female leaders with a strong message Mila Semeshkina, Nataly Osmann, and this of course is an amazing opportunity to network with some really inspirational women from all over the World.”
Maria Jones
Award-winning lifestyle influencer
"Two days of inspiration and insight"
Arabian Business
"Celebration of diversity and inclusion"
Ventures Africa
“2 days of the intensive were not only broadening one's horizons and pumping the brains, but also undoubtedly cool networking. Amazing energy reigned in the hall of the Dubai Opera, this has never happened before”
Zhanna Khan
Partner, Damiani Kazakhstan. Founder, Constella Kazakhstan
"Global hub for women’s motivation, inspiration, and growth"
Time Out
"The Women Empowerment Convention united diverse women leaders, inspiring our members with powerful messages and fostering solidarity, while igniting purposeful collaborations and positive initiatives within our community."
Dr. Hoda Alkhzaimi
Emirates Digital Association for Women and Women in AI Middle East Communities
"Platform for women to speak openly, share stories of success and failure, teach, help, and collaboratively create the conditions for the challenges they face"
Marie Claire
"The convention featured exceptional speakers who shared their inspirational entrepreneurial journeys, providing valuable guidance and showcasing the organizers' masterful planning."
Fadumo Hiray
Founder of Halifax Digital

Watch the WE Convention March 2023 Trailer

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