Fortune Magazine to Host International Summit for Most Powerful Women in Riyadh
Fortune Magazine has announced its upcoming event, the International Summit for the Most Powerful Women, scheduled for May 20-21, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This summit will gather leading female executives from around the world to discuss the theme “A New Era for Business: Partnership for Global Prosperity.”
The summit will focus on key factors shaping the global business environment, with a particular emphasis on public-private collaboration driving innovation and development. Topics of discussion will include global leadership during crises, economic shifts impacting business, widespread adoption of new technologies, investment opportunities in healthcare, and business growth in sports, entertainment, and design industries.
This event holds significance as it will be the first of its kind in the region, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing women in business and society. The country’s Vision 2030 initiative has led to a significant increase in women’s workforce participation, with women now owning 45% of small and medium enterprises in the country.
Fortune’s CEO, Anastasia Nyrkovskaya, expressed excitement about hosting the summit in Riyadh, emphasizing the opportunity to bring together influential and innovative women to inspire progress in the global business and government landscape.
The highlight of the event will be the unveiling of Fortune’s iconic list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Business on May 20. This prestigious ranking recognizes women from diverse industries worldwide who are trailblazers in finance, technology, healthcare, telecommunications, commerce, and energy sectors.
The International Summit for the Most Powerful Women is organized in collaboration with the Saudi Central Events Exhibition and Conference Agency (SCEGA), showcasing Fortune’s commitment to promoting female leadership and innovation on a global scale.
Fortune is a renowned global media company dedicated to empowering businesses through trusted storytelling and journalistic excellence. With a focus on corporate performance and responsibility, Fortune’s rankings, including the Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500, highlight industry leaders and innovators driving business growth worldwide.
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Contact:
– Patrick Reilly, Fortune: [email protected]
– Chelsea Hudson, Fortune: [email protected]
– Malek Abdelrahman, APCO Saudi Arabia: [email protected]
In conclusion, the International Summit for the Most Powerful Women in Riyadh promises to be a transformative event for female leadership and innovation. With a diverse lineup of influential speakers and thought-provoking discussions, this summit will drive progress and collaboration in the global business landscape. Stay tuned for the unveiling of Fortune’s list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Business, celebrating women who are shaping the future of industries worldwide. Join us in Riyadh for this groundbreaking event! Please provide us with your feedback on our products and services.
