
FUTURE WOMEN LEADERS FORUM 2025
ACCELERATING THE PUSH FOR EQUALITY
- Date: 8 MARCH 2025
- Time: 3.00 pm - 8.00 pm
- Location: INTERCONTINENTAL DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY, an IHG Hotel
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EVENT OVERVIEW
The Future Women Leaders Forum 2025 promises to be a beacon of progress in the realm of leadership and diversity. With its theme of“Embracing Inclusivity and Diversity”, the forum aims to create a dynamic platform for aspiring and established female leaders to come together and explore the multifaceted dimensions of leadership in an inclusive and diverse world.
Recognising the pivotal role of women in fostering development, nations across the region are making strides towards inclusivity. Notably,the UAE stands as a shining example of progress,ranking prominently in gender equality within the Middle East, according to the 2022 Global Gender Gap report by the World Economic Forum.
The Future Women Leaders Forum 2025 aims to bring together women leaders who are committed to innovating and creating positive change on a national, regional and global scale. Experience firsthand the narratives of the world’s most accomplished and talented women spanning various sectors such as business, technology, healthcare, fashion, beauty, and travel & tourism.
Powered by Gulf News and BeingShe, the forum seeks to inspire, empower, and equip women from all walks of life with the tools, knowledge, and networks necessary to drive positive change and lead with authenticity.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The programme is curated to include enriching panel discussions, invaluable networking opportunities,and inspiring keynotes.
Attendees will gain access to a wealth of knowledge aimed at honing leadership skills and cultivating strategies for future success.
Join us to forge connections,exchange ideas, and embark on a transformative journey towards realizing your full leadership potential.

EVENT STATS
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Aparna Bajpai
Founder
Being She
(Keynote Speaker)

Tina Bhakthavalsalan
Category Sales Manager
Gulf News
(Keynote Speaker)

Katy Holmes
CEO, British Chamber of Commerce
(Keynote Speaker)

Matthias Sziraczki
Founder and CEO
Zen Warriors Alliance
(Keynote Speaker)

Ismail Al Naqi
Director General
Free Zones Authority of Ajman
(Keynote Speaker)

Muna Al Ghurair
Group Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications Mashreq

Debanjali Kamstra
Founder & Director
Veloche Interiors and Exhibition

Dr. Mahra Lutfi
Emirati Influencer

Dr. Jean Shahdadpuri
Managing Director
Nikai Group of Companies

Sara Bendida
International Influencer

Shamsa Al Falasi
CEO
UAE Onshore of Citi Bank

Natasha Litvinov
Managing Partner
Orchestra Media

Akanksha Goel
Founder & Creative Director
Unlocked Studio

Dr. Parul Thakur
Co-founder and Specialist Dermatologist
Athena Dermatology Clinic

Dr. Ludmila Vassiliev
Founder
Holistic Healing Medical Center

Dr. Nairouz Bader
CEO
Envision Partnership

Neha Thomas
Head of Marketing
Creative Zone

Lubna Naeem
Director
Gargash Hospital

Ghada Sawalmah
CEO
Gargash Hospital

Dr. Vandana Gandhi
CEO & Founder
British Orchard Nursery

Rosemin M.Ophenhaffen
Founder
RR & Company

Omnia Abd Elmoaty
CXO & Co-founder
Kinetics Dubai