About us

About us

Founded in 2005, the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society is the first forum of its kind on both a European and international level, and in 7 years already has a legacy as a place for meetings and interactions for women from all countries and backgrounds. Unique to the Women’s Forum, women’s voices and perspectives are featured along with their male counterparts on scenario-driven major issues, and what committed actors can do to tip the balance for a better world.


Founded in 2005, the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society is the first forum of its kind on both a European and international level, and in 7 years already has a legacy in advancing women’s empowerment by:


  • Challenging women and men alike to rethink their vision of the future
  • Facilitating interaction and sharing of expertise and experience across different spheres : business, politics, NGOs, academia, sciences, culture
  • Advocating innovative, practical and measurable commitments and actions which resonate with results-driven leaders

 

Three dimensions:

 

Women’s Forum Global Meeting


  • An annual 3-day international forum in Deauville, France, gathering 1250 business and opinion leaders from around the world.
  • The Forum offers participants from different arenas of the economy and society a platform for debate, learning, conversations and networking: a place for expression, transmission of values and solidarity, delivering expertise, with a shared desire to build a better and fairer world.

 

Women’s Forum Initiatives

 

Sustained commitments with a high value added, which support women in specific aspects of their enterprises and careers, nurturing and fortifying their advancement and the visibility of their actions (CEO Champions, Rising Talents, Diversity Club for Business, Women in Media...).

 

Women’s Forum Web Community 

 

This worldwide interactive on-line platform connects present and past delegates to the Forum and enables consultations and the challenging of ideas, to act as a resource center for the Women’s Forum Community.

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