Women's Forum Community

ABOUT US

WHAT WE DO


 During our annual Women’s Forum Global Meeting in Paris and our regional events, we assemble a worldwide community of top businesswomen, lawmakers and agents of change from numerous sectors.

 With representatives from over 175 countries and opportunities for executive networking on an international scale, our events serve as both think tanks for effective decision-making and as showcases for our initiatives including Rising Talents, CEO Champions, the Barometer, French Women Entrepreneurs 40, WomenEntrepreneurs4Good and Youth Voices. 

2005

Creation

2010

Acquired by Publicis Groupe

40+

Partners

5

Initiatives

19

Annual Global Meeting

20+

Regional events

175+

Countries represented

OUR VISION

We envision a world where women are equal actors and decision-makers across spheres - in politics, business and in our society. We seek to remove structural barriers to equality, ensuring that women of all generations, ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds can rise as key drivers of a more just and inclusive world.
Our mission at the Women’s Forum since its inception 19 years ago has been to promote gender equal leadership in business and society in order to create a more equal and just future. We amplify the voices of women, promote dialogue, create connections and act to foster more inclusive solutions that benefit the whole of society.
Nannette Lafond-Dufour
President of the Women’s Forum & Chief Impact Officer of Publicis Groupe

OUR MISSION

Our goal is to mainstream a gender perspective and drive inclusive solutions to global social and economic challenges.
 We believe that diversity – across genders, ages, cultures, professions and abilities – nurtures the ideal environment for creativity and innovation and generates positive economic and social impact. That’s why we :

GATHER

We act to gather people from all walks of life to collaborate, generate new insights, develop innovative solutions, and foster long-lasting change.

PROMOTE

We act to promote women’s fundamental role in the economy and society through concrete initiatives to tackle systemic gender inequality and discrimination. 

INFLUENCE

We act to influence international stakeholders, launching calls to action and encouraging decision-makers in private and public sectors to commit to inclusion and equality.