Most Powerful Women 2025: Leading In A Dynamic World
Business is changing fast, presenting leaders with a new set of challenges: tariffs, AI, the rollback of DEI policies, inflation and its impact on supply chains and consumer behavior… The list goes on. How do global leaders respond to this complex environment in a way that drives their companies – and society – forward? Join women from the world’s most influential businesses, along with Fortune’s award-winning journalists, for candid, in-depth conversations about this unique era and what comes next. Also on the agenda: a gala dinner, Michelin star meals, exclusive activities, and networking with a peer group like no other.
Fortune Most Powerful Women is an invitation-only community of top leaders from a wide range of industries around the world. These women recognize their power and their responsibility to not only maximize their organization’s success, but also solve the most pressing issues of the day – in business and beyond. They turn to this community for trusted insights, open dialogue, and unrivaled collaborations. The highlight of the year is when the entire MPW community comes together.
What started as a list in 1998, Fortune Most Powerful Women quickly became a must-attend Summit in 1999 and has evolved into the extraordinary leadership community it is today. These distinguished business women come together with Fortune’s award-winning journalists to learn, inspire, collaborate and amplify their impact. Membership in Fortune Most Powerful Women is annual and includes full participation in the summit, hosted receptions at industry events (e.g. Davos), discount to Fortune Brainstorm Tech, member networking, and newsletters throughout the year.
Most Powerful Women Cochairs
Ellie Austin
Cochair, Fortune MPW Summit; Editorial Director, Most Powerful Women
Fortune
Sheryl Estrada
Cochair, Most Powerful Women Summit; Senior Writer, Finance
Fortune
Emma Hinchliffe
Cochair, Fortune MPW Summit; Senior Writer
Fortune
Claire Zillman
Cochair, Fortune MPW Summit; Leadership Editor
Fortune
Venue
Salamander Washington D.C.
1330 MARYLAND AVENUE SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Located along the capital’s vibrant Southwest waterfront, Salamander Washington DC exudes a refined sense of style in a picturesque setting. The hotel features beautifully designed rooms, spacious suites, and the city’s finest spa. Salamander DC is a short walk to the nation's most cherished monuments and attractions, including The Wharf DC.
Membership Benefits
Member Benefits Currently Include:
Member Networking:
MPW Davos Event, January, 2025, Davos, Switzerland
Fortune MPW International Summit Riayadh, 20-21 May, 2025
Annual MPW Summit, October 13-15, 2025
Additional events will be announced.
Editorial Coverage
MPW Daily Newsletter: required daily reading for MPW members and all female leaders.
MPW Monthly Newsletters: from MPW editorial co-chairs and designed to keep you up to date on Fortune MPW events and our MPW community members.
Complimentary access to Fortune.com.
Fortune Access
Complimentary or discounted invitations and access to select Fortune events including:
Fortune Brainstorm AI London, May 6-7, 2025
Fortune Innovation Summit, May 19-20, 2025
Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore, July 22-23, 2025
Fortune COO Summit, June 9-10, 2025
Fortune Brainstorm Tech, September 8-10, 2025, Park City, Utah
Fortune Brainstorm AI San Francisco, December 8–9, 2025, San Francisco, CA
Click here to see a membership overview.
Participation in the Most Powerful Women Community is by invitation only, and subject to approval. The membership fee of $14,500 includes full participation in the 2025 MPW Summit, plus virtual conversations, and an exciting range of additional MPW events.
Membership in the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit Community is offered on an annual basis. All memberships run for a full year from payment date. The membership fee is due within 15 days of acceptance or membership may be cancelled. No member benefits will be extended until the membership fee is paid. The non-refundable membership fee cannot be transferred or applied to another event or membership.
As invitations to join the yearly membership are extended to specific individuals, all registrations are subject to approval and no substitutions are permitted for the term of the membership. Please contact us for information about nominating a substitute from your organization for a specific live or virtual event. If a substitution is approved for a specific event, a substitution fee of $500 may apply.
Contact Us
The MPW Summit program is developed with the guidance of FORTUNE editors, whose journalistic perspective provides unique insights into the key trends and dynamic people that are driving business.
For Speaker Suggestions:
To suggest a speaker for the 2025 MPW Summit, please complete the form at the link below. There are no exact deadlines for speaker submissions.
Click here to submit a speaker suggestion.
For Participation:
Participation in the Most Powerful Women Community is by invitation only, and subject to approval. The membership fee of $14,500 includes full participation in the 2025 MPW Summit, plus virtual conversations, and an exciting range of additional MPW events.
Membership in the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit Community is offered on an annual basis. All memberships run for a full year from payment date. The membership fee is due within 15 days of acceptance or membership may be cancelled. No member benefits will be extended until the membership fee is paid. The non-refundable membership fee cannot be transferred or applied to another event or membership.
As invitations to join the yearly membership are extended to specific individuals, all registrations are subject to approval and no substitutions are permitted for the term of the membership. Please contact us for information about nominating a substitute from your organization for a specific live or virtual event. If a substitution is approved for a specific event, a substitution fee of $500 may apply.
Click here for a member overview.
Tel: 1-866-661-3840
E-mail: mostpowerfulwomen@fortune.com
For Sponsorship Opportunities:
A limited number of corporate sponsorships are available for 2024. Please contact us for more information.
Elizabeth Parks and Monica Sembler
E-mail: fortunesponsorships@fortune.com
For Press Inquiries:
Patrick Reilly
E-mail: patrick.reilly@fortune.com
Email: chelsea.hudson@fortune.com