More than 1,500 women from 47 countries gathered in Dubai on March 7 and 8 for the Women’s Empowerment Convention (WE Convention). This event, organized by the Women Empowerment Councildesigned to inspire and empower women to make a positive difference in their lives and in the world.
65 renowned speakers delivered keynote speeches, participated in panel discussions and shared their insights with attendees. Mila Smart Semeshkina, the founder of the Women’s Empowerment Council, kicked off the event with a rousing speech about the importance of recognizing successful female role models. Maye Musk then gave a personal speech and shared her inspiring story of achieving success at any age. Other speakers, such as billionaire Tatyana Bakalchuk and real estate magnate Elena Cardone, shared their journey and motivated women to achieve their goals. Natalia Vodianova, a supermodel and impact investor, announced her latest investment in Soula, the app that will revolutionize maternity care through artificial intelligence.
Mila Semeshkina and Maye Musk.
The African community, which is strongly represented in Dubai, was well represented at the event. The topics discussed by the speakers are relevant to women around the world, fully justifying their interest in participating. One of the featured speakers was Rosheen Ngorima, the founder of the Female Founders Initiative and a founding member of the Zimbabwe Business Council in the UAE. When journalists asked to see more African speakers on stage, the organizers responded enthusiastically, stating they celebrate diversity and inclusion and want to see more strong, remarkable women from the African continent share their achievements. The next WE convention will be in Dubai in November and we can’t wait for it to happen.
Rosheen C.Ngorima
The Startup Stage celebrated the MENA region as a vibrant startup hotspot, with female entrepreneurs, investors and startup ecosystems sharing their insights, stories and practical advice. The WE convention also featured discussions on investing in women, the power of impact investing and philanthropy, sustainability and disruption, and the importance of female leaders in power and decision-making. Panel discussions focused on personal style and identity, content creation and the challenges of reconciling work, family and personal life.
The Women’s Empowerment Council is pleased to co-host this exceptional event with Women in Tech. The WE convention was a wonderful opportunity for women to come together, share their stories and learn from each other. It is our sincere desire that the lessons learned at this event will continue to inspire women to make a positive impact in the world.
