Four Days of Transformation
12–15 October 2026

Arrival, Registration & Delegate Reception

• Delegate registration and welcome desk
• International delegate arrival and orientation
• Delegate materials and congress packs distributed

Premier Women Leaders Welcome Networking Reception

• Welcome reception for all delegates, speakers, and partners
• Inaugural gathering to connect women leaders across continents
• Formal welcome by congress organisers and patronage representatives
• Cocktails, canapés, and executive networking

UAE–Africa Women Leadership & Investment Roundtable

• Executive engagement with leading UAE business and investment stakeholders
• Strategic dialogue on UAE–Africa economic cooperation
• Investment opportunities for women-led enterprises
• Cross-border trade and partnership development
• Women in family business and wealth creation discussions
• Business matchmaking and strategic partnership facilitation
• Networking luncheon for delegates and roundtable participants

AI for Women on Boards & Executive Leadership Masterclass

• Executive-level AI masterclass designed for women leaders
• AI-powered strategic decision-making and leadership effectiveness
• AI in governance, boardrooms, finance, operations, and business growth
• Ethical AI, digital transformation, and future workforce leadership
• Practical tools and applications for executives and entrepreneurs

Women Business & Innovation Study Visits

• Curated visits to leading women-led enterprises and innovation hubs
• Behind-the-scenes access to Dubai's most innovative business environments
• Networking with local women business leaders and entrepreneurs
• Learning from world-class women driving innovation across sectors

Women on Boards & Executive Leadership Summit 2026

• High-level conference featuring distinguished women leaders from across MEA
• Executive conversations on leadership, governance, and economic empowerment
• Women shaping the future of business, government, and society
• Congress communiqué and strategic recommendations
• Policy dialogues and calls to action

Premier Women Leadership Awards MEA 2026 & Gala Dinner

• Red carpet arrivals and media interviews
• Prestigious awards ceremony honouring exceptional women leaders and organisations
• Top 100 Women Leaders MEA 2026 recognition
• Gala dinner, entertainment, and executive networking celebration
• Closing ceremony and congress communiqué presentation