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DAY 1 | 6th October, 2026
17:00 - 20:00
WOMEN LEADERS AWARDS 2026
8.00 PM - 9.00PM
GALA DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT
DAY 2 | 7th October, 2026
09:00 - 10:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
10:00 - 10:05
WELCOME NOTE BY THE CONFERENCE PRODUCER
10:05 - 10:10
OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON
10:10-10:30
SHAPING THE GULF’S NEXT DECADE: WOMEN IN PUBLIC LEADERSHIP
- The role of women in influencing policy, governance, and international cooperation
- Strengthening regional decision-making through female representation in diplomacy
- Translating national visions (UAE 2031, Saudi Vision 2030) into action
10:30 - 11:15
PANEL DISCUSSION - GLOBAL AMBITION: SCALING GCC BUSINESSES BEYOND BORDERS
- Expanding women-led companies into international markets
- Navigating cross-border regulations, partnerships, and cultural nuances
- Raising capital and positioning brands on the global stage
11:15 – 11:35
FROM INFLUENCE TO IMPACT
- Using networks and visibility to drive entrepreneurship and social change s
- Partnerships between government, private sector, and NGOs
- Mentoring and empowering the next generation of women leaders
11:35 – 12:05
FIRESIDE CHAT - DRIVING INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP IN DIPLOMACY
- Positioning gender equity as a shared leadership priority
- Policy frameworks that accelerate women’s participation in leadership
- Practical examples of inclusive leadership in diplomatic institutions
12:05 – 12:25
NETWORKING & PRAYER BREAK
12:05 - 12:25
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
12: 25 – 12:45
BALANCING VISION AND VALUES: LEADING AUTHENTICALLY IN THE UAE
- Integrating culture, faith, and family into professional ambition
- Redefining success on personal and regional terms
- Leading with impact while staying true to personal values
12:45 – 13:30
PANEL DISCUSSION - HUMAN LEADERSHIP IN THE AGE OF AI
- Balancing automation and human intelligence in leadership
- Leading teams through digital disruption and AI adoption
- Emotional intelligence as a differentiator in innovation-driven industries
14:00 – 14:30
FIRESIDE CHAT - THE LONELY PEAK: EMOTIONAL REALITIES OF LEADERSHIP
- Isolation and burnout at the top
- Emotional resilience as a leadership skill
- Building meaningful networks and support systems
14:30 – 15:30
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
12:05 – 12:25
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
15:30 – 16:30
ROUND TABLE/WORKSHOPS
- TOPIC 1: Mastering Wealth & Investments – Financial Empowerment
- TOPIC 2: BUILDING A POWER NETWORK IN CLOSED-DOOR ECOSYSTEMS
- TOPIC 3:NEGOTIATING POWER: HIGH-STAKES CONVERSATIONS THAT DEFINE CAREERS
- TOPIC 4: SCALING FROM LEADER TO INSTITUTION BUILDER
16:25 – 16:30
CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON & END OF DAY ONE
DAY 3 | 8th October, 2026
09:00 - 10:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
10:00 - 10:05
WELCOME NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON
10:05 - 10:25
FROM BUSINESSES TO FUTURE ENTERPRISES: WOMEN DRIVING TRANSFORMATION
- Succession planning and female representation in boards
- Transforming legacy businesses into scalable, future-ready ventures
- Mentoring next-gen women leaders in family-owned companies
10:25 – 11:10
PANEL DISCUSSION - VOICES THAT MATTER: MEDIA, INFLUENCE, AND IMPACT
- Shaping narratives to advance women’s leadership
- Using media influence to challenge stereotypes
- Creating content that empowers and inspires
11:10 – 11:40
FIRESIDE CHAT - GENERATION NEXT: SUCCESSION, POWER AND THE FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP
- Transitioning leadership across generations
- Integrating Gen Z into strategic decision-making
- Redefining authority in evolving institutions
11:40 – 12:00
CAPITAL POWER: WOMEN CONTROLLING THE FLOW
- From raising funds to allocating capital strategically
- Shaping industries and economic growth with financial leadership
- Making investment decisions that matter for society and business
12:00 – 12:20
NETWORKING & PRAYER BREAK
12:20 - 12:20
PANEL DISCUSSION - PRESENCE IN HIGH-STAKES ROOMS: NEGOTIATION
- AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE• Commanding authority in traditionally male-dominated environments• Negotiation and strategic communication techniques• Turning internal confidence into visible authority
13:05 – 13:35
FIRESIDE CHAT - THE PIVOT POINT: EMBRACING FAILURE AS A CATALYST
- Lessons learned from high-profile business setbacks.
- The psychology of starting over in a new industry.
- Building the grit required for long-term success
13:35 – 13:55
IDENTITY BEYOND THE TITLE
- Leadership outside the boardroom or public eye
- Staying grounded amidst pressure and visibility
- Aligning personal values with long-term legacy building
14:40 - 14:45
CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON
14:45 - 15:45
