FORTUNE Most Powerful Women International Summit Riyadh
The MPW community gathers preeminent women in business from Fortune 500 and Global 500 and other leading companies along with select leaders in government, philanthropy, education, sports, and the arts.
A New Era for Business: Partnering for Global Prosperity
Fortune Most Powerful Women is an invitation-only community of top leaders from a wide range of industries and governments around the world. This 20-21 May, Fortune Most Powerful Women International will convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the community’s first-ever gathering in the Middle East.
This invitation-only conference will bring together more than 125 of the world’s most influential female business leaders to discuss our theme, A New Era for Business: Partnering for Global Prosperity. Together participants will examine key forces shaping the worldwide business landscape and, specifically, how the public and private sectors can partner to supercharge innovation and growth. Other topics we’ll discuss include assessing global leadership in crisis, navigating economic shifts and their business impacts, deploying emerging technologies at scale, and exploring new opportunities across investing and health care, as well as how the businesses of sports, entertainment, and design are evolving.
We’ll also learn how women are redefining the norms of corporate and societal leadership, and we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities of driving real change across workplaces and communities. Fortune’s signature peer-to-peer discussions, high-level networking, and news-making conversations will ensure that attendees gather unique insights and actionable business solutions.
We’ll do all of this in a country invested in growth, innovation, and promoting the progression of women in both business and society, as evidenced by Saudi Arabia’s progressive Vision 2030. Affirming the initiative’s goals, women’s participation in the workforce has doubled over the past six years and 45% of small and midsize businesses in Saudi Arabia are now owned by women. Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Riyadh will provide global leaders access to this burgeoning market, creating partnership opportunities and extending the global community.
Join us for two days of conversation and connection with a peer group like no other, as we explore today’s most pressing business issues and how women are redefining global leadership.
Overview
Fortune’s Most Powerful Women initiative began as an editorial list in 1998 and has since expanded into a multiplatform franchise, including a daily newsletter, in-depth feature reporting, social media channels and a wide variety of global gatherings.
The company’s flagship U.S. conference, The Most Powerful Women Summit, launched in 1999, has convened over 10,000 leaders to date, and has become a must-attend event for leaders across government, philanthropy, education, sports, and the arts. The Summit offers practical advice for attendees looking to leverage their platforms for meaningful change as community members 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.
Since 2013, Fortune expanded the franchise globally and has hosted international summits and/or networking events in London, Montreal, Toronto, Paris, Davos, and Hong Kong. At all events, distinguished business women come together with Fortune’s award-winning journalists to learn, inspire, collaborate and amplify their impact.
Agenda
EXPLORE DIRIYAH
Diriyah, the birthplace of Saudi Arabia, is now being developed as a cultural center encompassing the past, the present, and the future, with the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif at its core.
PRIVATE ART TOUR
Layan Culture is an artistic hub focused on curating, preserving, and supporting art that celebrates Saudi Arabian culture.
Advance registration required
PAYING IT FORWARD: WOMEN INVESTING IN WOMEN
Join Fortune Editors and special guests for a special dinner featuring renowned Saudi chefs and a celebration of some of the region’s most promising female entrepreneurs and innovators.
Venue
The Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit will convene at the St. Regis Riyadh, 2941 Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Al Hada District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12912
Located adjacent to the Diplomatic Quarter's southern entrance, The St. Regis is a cultural hub flanked by iconic structures and luxury residences. Seamlessly integrated with shopping, dining & cinemas, the hotel offers grand luxury and a vibrant atmosphere.
Contact Us
The MPW International 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.
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For Participation:
Participation in the Most Powerful Women International Summit is by invitation only, and subject to approval. The participation fee of US $1,000 includes full participation in the 2025 MPW International Summit.
As invitations to attend are extended to specific individuals, all registrations are subject to approval and no substitutions are permitted without Fortune's approval. Please contact us for information about nominating a substitute or additional guest from your organization.
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