In a landscape where gender stereotypes persist, a cadre of extraordinary women is challenging norms and creating significant social impacts across various sectors, notably in Politics, Business, and Governance. Trailblazers like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman appointed to lead the World Trade Organization (WTO), stand at the forefront alongside prominent female leaders, including Sahle-Work Zewde, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Halimah Yacob, Sandra Mason, Mette Frederiksen, Magdalena Andersson, Victoire Tomegah Dogbé, and Xiomara Castro.

While there has been a noteworthy uptick in female CEOs at major organizations like IBM, General Motors, and Mondelēz International, in the past and present reflects a positive trend, the reality remains that only 6.4% of Fortune 500 businesses are currently led by women. The gender pay gap and instances of female entrepreneurs creating imaginary male co-founders for credibility highlight that gender inequality persists, representing a significant business challenge.

At the 2024 Women In Business, Social-Impact & Awards International – Wibsai summit, we are convening panels featuring accomplished women in business, leadership, governance, and politics. These women, representing diverse career stages, will engage in insightful discussions on critical issues such as inclusion, women’s development, career strategy, and advancing the cause of women in the workplace.