In 2009, the first Global WIL Economic Forum broke new ground in the Middle East by giving a platform for women leaders to gather and advance gender diversity.
Since then, the forum has traveled across continents and evolved much.
While staying committed to its initial objective to champion gender diversity, the Global WIL Economic Forum now shines a light on other economic imperatives such as the inclusion of all and social impact.
Endorsed and opened by the UAE Minister of Economy for the past five years, the forum is bringing together 1,000 like-minded individuals from around the world, to shape the economy of tomorrow.
This year, the program digs into impact investing, social entrepreneurship, STEM, and arts & culture – addressed by regional and global leading organisations, policy makers and story-tellers.
In the spirit of the initiatives launched for the Year of Giving and in support of the values of the Year of Zayed, the WIL Economic Forum will be providing special rebates, ranging from 500USD to 995USD towards the forum entrance fee.
The forum is sponsored by leading organisations including Pfizer, FedEx, Engie, Aster DM, Roche, Sodexo and Naseba Capital.
The program is opened to managers, executives and entrepreneurs who are the new generation of leaders, giving an opportunity to 200 women to participate to 2 days of interactive discussions, inspirational sessions and workshops with delegates and speakers from all over the world.
This award will honour an initiative created and implemented by a private company, public company, educational institution, public sector, non-governmental organisation or non-profit organisation to encourage the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
This category recognises an organisation which actively encourages its female executives to develop skills through training, leadership and mentorship programs, and advocates for gender equality at the workplace.
This category recognises a policy-maker or private figure in the private sector for her strong commitment to developing female talent, her leadership, her ability to innovate and pave the way for future generations of female leaders.
ALISHA MOOPEN
Executive Director & CEO
Aster and Medcare Hospitals & Clinics, GCC
This category recognises a male business leader, policy maker or public figure for his strong commitment to developing female talent and supporting women’s economic empowerment.
MENASSIE TEDDASE
Africa Middle East Regional President
Pfizer
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