Discover the Main Program of the 2012 Global Meeting: plenary sessions and interact sessions (debates, roundtables and workshops) will run throughout the 3 days of the event.
Meetings
Global Meeting 2012
10. 10. 2012 -
10. 12. 2012
Discovery Program
The Discovery Program consists of a series of more informal meetings that run in parallel with the Forum throughout the day, whilst remaining at the heart of the event. Its approach both complements and contrasts the content of the main program.
Speakers
Globally-recognized thought leaders and political and corporate heads will mix in the program with movers and shakers in different domains.
Participate
At the heart of cross-sector and global interconnectivity, participants to the Women’s Forum Global Meeting can expect at once to address the current economic and social issues, network with industry leaders and innovators, expand existing perspectives. Learn how to apply for the event.
African Delegation
In 2012, the Women’s Forum is honored to welcome to the Global Meeting a delegation from Africa. It is the first time that a major delegation from the African Continent will attend the Forum.
Press Room
Registrations are now open for journalists. Contact our Press Team for further information.
The 8th Edition of the Women's Forum Global Meeting will be held 10-11-12 October 2012 in Deauville (France) with the theme "Wanted: 360° growth".
The international financial crash of the late 2000s created more than global economic recession. It also accentuated popular doubts about the growth paradigms on which our economies are built. It seems so difficult today to produce economic growth. Are our mature economies still able to grow, and can they do so at the rates necessary to pay off accumulated debts? What will growth look like elsewhere in the world – in Asia, in Africa, in Latin America and the Middle East? People are asking whether growth will mean more or less stability, more or less sustainability, more or less equality. They are also asking what is good leadership in government and business for these troubled times.
The 2012 Women’s Forum takes up these questions about fundamentals in a program on Wanted: 360° growth. To build the future with women’s vision, the agenda incorporates some of the most innovative and talented women thinkers and doers in business, the media, civil society and academe. They are accompanied by their men colleagues for an encompassing perspective.
Also new or notable about the 2012 Global Meeting:
The schedule
We have moved the Forum schedule this year to start on Wednesday and end on Friday. We’ll open with economic models and end with leadership for new kinds of growth. We think that’s the right order – from what must change (or must be continued) to the next generation of leaders for 360° growth.
Our attendees
A Women’s Forum Delegation from Africa, accompanied by a group of Honorary Guests from China and other international groups, including the CEO Champions, the 2012 Rising Talents and the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2012 finalists, and a contingent of Gen Y participants
The conference program
- Dedicated plenaries and Interact sessions on Africa and China – where growth issues can appear rather different
- To add some heat: not just roundtables, but debates featuring opposing arguments on a topic
- Workshops to provide technology and social media updates and ensure practical learning opportunities
- Programming on women’s empowerment and the consequences of economic and political turmoil for women in different regions
The Discovery
- Once again: wonderful meeting areas and networking spaces (including an elegant lounge area with champagne bar)
- A program on What does growth mean to you? with sessions themed on increase, gather, learn, and nurture
- For the first time this year, Knowledge Hubs: linked series of educational sessions to be staged over the 3 days of the Forum.