Singapore: The Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society , the world’s leading platform bringing a gendered perspective to major social and economic issues, is pleased to announce the first-ever Women’s Forum Singapore taking place From 12-14 September at Raffles City Convention Centre. Themed “Bridging Worlds for Inclusive Innovation”, it will be the pioneering event to foster women’s leadership for social progress and economic impact in Singapore and in the region.
The inaugural Women’s Forum Singapore is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the government agency responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent.
Dr Beh Swan Gin, Chairman of EDB, said: “We are delighted that the Women’s Forum for the Economy Society has selected Singapore as the location for its first-ever Women’s Forum in the region. The Women’s Forum’s objective of promoting gender equality in the economic landscape will generate important conversations on this issue amongst business leaders both in Singapore and across the region.”
Women’s Forum Singapore will feature more than 30 sessions and 100 speakers to build bridges between different stakeholders, cultures and countries. Gathering more than 1,000 leaders From ASEAN and Europe, as well as From China, India, and beyond, the Forum will focus on four central pillars:
- Shaping lives and leadership through innovation
- Embracing diversity for inclusive prosperity
- Driving towards equality and empowerment
- Creating the condition for resilience and stability
Chiara Corazza, Managing Director of the Women’s Forum, said: “Women’s Forum Singapore will accelerate the dynamics of economies and societies to reach their full potential by confronting issues using a gendered lens.”
Coinciding with Singapore’s chairmanship of ASEAN and the Singapore-France Year of Innovation, Women’s Forum Singapore will also co-host the CEO Champions Initiative in partnership with Singapore Summit. This unique peer-to -peer event will discuss solutions and best practices From senior business leaders promoting women in leadership and governance within their companies and institutions.
