• Véronique SAADÉ – Prsident, CMA Média [France]
• Aurore BERGÉ – Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight Against Discrimination [France]

Women represent only 2% of top executives in the finance sector (WEF). Yet, diverse leadership enhances financial performance, fosters innovation, and reduces risk.

How can we concretely expand the role of women in finance? How can a gender perspective be integrated into financial strategies? What new tools can we develop to build finance with a positive impact? And how can investment become a key driver of global transformation?

• Firestarter: Christine LAGARDE – President of the European Central Bank [France] (video message)
• Christine FABRESSE – Chairwoman, CEPAC [France]
• Marie GUILLEMOT – Chairwoman of the Executive Board, KPMG France, Member of the Global Board, KPMG International, President of F3P [France]
• Irena RADOVIC – Governor, Central Bank of Montenegro [Montenegro]
• Carlo D’ASARO BIONDO – Senior Advisor Boston Consulting Group. Independent Board Member Poste Italiane, co-auteur du livre “L’humanité face à l’IA: Le combat du siècle” [Italie]

Moderator: Marie-Pierre GRÖNDAHL – Senior Reporter, La Tribune [France]

• Prof. Gilles Kepel – University Professor, Political Scientist and Arabist, Author [France]
 “L’humanité face à l’IA: Le combat du siècle” [Italie]

Today, artificial intelligence is shaping democracy, the economy, healthcare, education, security, and the future of work. Yet only 22% of AI professionals are women, and fewer than 14% hold leadership positions (UNESCO). This imbalance has tangible consequences: algorithmic bias, underrepresentation of certain populations, and decision-making systems that fail to reflect societal diversity.

Cognitive biases often influence our decisions unconsciously. Among them, gender stereotypes lead us to spontaneously associate science and technology with the masculine. Thanks to an awareness-raising protocol based on cognitive science research, Aix-Marseille University succeeded in increasing the proportion of women recruited as university professors in the Faculty of Science from 14% to 50%. A concrete demonstration that targeted actions can sustainably transform our institutions.

Moreover, cybersecurity has become a critical geostrategic issue, and yet, women make up only 24% of the global cybersecurity workforce (Assises de la Cybersécurité).

How can we foster an ethical, inclusive, and multidisciplinary approach to AI and cybersecurity, rooted in a human-centred vision of technology?

• John AKINBOYEWA – Leader of the HungreeFreeWorld, Chief Hunger and Waste Eliminator, The HungreeApp [Nigeria]
• Catherine LADOUSSE – Co-Chair of the Gender Equality Commission; Member of the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council [France]
• Angélique GÉRARD – President and Co-Founder, Women in STEM Europe [France]
• Laurence KERJEAN – President, Business and Professional Women (BPW) Marseille Métropole [France]

Leadership can no longer be the prerogative of one gender. Shared leadership works.
Women are ready to lead and to drive transformation. Ambition is not lacking: 48% of women aspire to executive roles, compared to 44% of men. And with good reason: 45% of women have completed higher education, versus 40% of men.

Yet, only 6% of CEOs of major global companies are women, and women hold just 29.6% of board seats (OECD, 2024). France leads the world in this area thanks to bold legislative action. The Copé-Zimmermann Law (2011) introduced mandatory quotas for balanced gender representation on boards, enabling France to reach 46.3%. The Rixain-Castaner Law (2021) extends this requirement to executive positions: 30% female representation by 2027 and 40% by 2030. Progress is already evident: in 2023, women accounted for 28% of executive committee members, up from 18% in 2018.

How can we strengthen the impact of existing regulatory frameworks at national and international levels: at the G7, the G20, and beyond? How can we remove barriers to women’s access to top leadership roles?

• Firestarter: Patricia RICARD – President, Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute [France]

• Prof. Milena ANGELOVA – Secretary General, Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association; Member, European Economic and Social Committee; Executive Vice-President, SGI Europe [Bulgaria]
• Rosalie MANN – Founder & CEO, No More Plastic Foundation [France]
• Christopher CÓRDOVA – CEO, AI for Climate [Mexico]
• Emilie DE LOMBARES – Présidente, ONET [France]

In 2024, international trade reached a record high of 33 trillion USD (UN Trade and Development 2025). However, this growth conceals deep fractures: fragmentation of flows, regulatory instability, rising tariffs, and mounting pressure on social and environmental standards.
Only 15% of companies active in international trade are led by women (EY 2023), and women represent just 12% of the global transport workforce, with even lower rates in land and maritime logistics (EIB 2025).

How can we rethink global trade? How can we ensure a more equitable distribution of added value along supply chains? And how can more women gain access, particularly to strategic roles?

•Moderator: Thomas FRIANG – Executive Director, Geopolitics & Business Institute, ESSEC [France]

• Oleksandra MATVIICHUK – Ukrainian Human Rights Lawyer and Activist, Director of the NGO Center for Civil Liberties, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2022 [Ukraine]

• Chiara CORAZZA – France Representative to G20 EMPOWER; Special Advisor to the Global Leadership by Women Summit [Italy & United Kingdom]
• Dr. Harbeen Arora Rai, Founder & President, G100, ALL Ladies League (ALL) | Women Economic Forum (WEF), WICCI, Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry [India]
•  Karen BRUGES – CEO, Mujeres Violeta® and MiPartner Foundation, Chair WEF Colombia [Colombia]
•  Dr. Vladyslava MAGALETSKA – President, Women Economic Forum Poland and Ukraine 2026, G100 Global Chair – Family Business & Future of Work [Ukraine]
• Nino ZAMBAKHIDZE – President of the Farmers’ Association of Georgia, Director of the Unity Academy, Advisor to the Advisory Council at G100 [Georgia]
• Marilena CITELLI FRANCESE – President, Women Economic Forum (WEF) Italy [Italy]

Modérateur: Dr Anino EMUWA – Founder, 100 Women @ Davos and Managing Director, Avandis Consulting [Nigeria]

Today, fake news is spreading rapidly: it undermines trust in institutions and democracy, and exacerbates social divisions. Women represent only 24% of global information experts (GMMP), yet they must occupy a central role in influence and media.

How can we attract more women to debates and positions of influence? How can we safeguard freedom of expression while combating misinformation? How can we establish a culture of responsible influence that respects democratic values and embraces diverse voices ?

• Cynthia ILLOUZ – Founder & President, THE WOMEN’S VOICES [France]
•  Kim YOUNES – Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer, TV5 Monde [France]
•  Séverine DESBOUYS – Founder & President of the consulting firm DSC, former professional cyclist [France]
• Dr. Hynd BOUHIA – Founder and President, BAL Method [Morocco]

Moderator: Tatiana de FRANCQUEVILLE – CEO, La Tribune [France]

Last year, natural disasters caused economic losses of 310 billion dollars, a 6% increase compared to 2023. 80% of climate refugees are women, who, according to the OECD, are 14 times more likely to die as a result of natural disasters. Yet, they make up only 12% of ministers responsible for these crucial issues (UN Women 2024) and just 10% at COP29.
The success of the Nice Ocean Summit in June 2025 demonstrates that determined collective political will can be a game-changer.

How can we ensure that women are fully involved in climate governance and biodiversity preservation? What strategies can be implemented to strengthen their leadership and develop innovative solutions to protect our planet?

• Christophe CASTANER – Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Port of Marseille Fos; Former Minister of the Interior [France]
• Laura HASSAN – Managing Director, Epitech [France]
• Hedwige NUYENS – Chair, European Women on Boards, and Managing Director, International Banking Federation [Belgium]
• Amani A. ALZAHRANI – Director of Diversity, OSHCO Olayan [Saudi Arabia]

Moderator: Sophie IBORRA – Journalist & Host of the podcast Les Héritières, La Tribune and La Tribune Dimanche [France]

The creation of sustainable infrastructure and resilient energy networks is a strategic challenge to ensure a stable and interconnected future. Yet women occupy only 24% of positions in the energy and infrastructure sectors in Europe (European Commission 2024) and 26% in the United States (US Department of Energy 2024).

How can women be involved in shaping the future of energy and high-performance infrastructure? How can transformative leadership be deployed to reconcile technological efficiency, environmental sustainability, and inclusion?

• Firestarter: Gérard MESTRALLET – Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic for IMEC [France]

• Camille EGLOFF –  Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group [France]

• Selena SOUAH – Founder & President, REVOLUTION’ AIR Ltd (Telecoms) & REGCARD, Board Member of the Aspen Institute France [Gabon – France]

Moderator: Philippe MABILLE – Editorial Director, La Tribune [France]

• Salomé ZOURABICHVILI – Former President of Georgia [Georgia]

More than 170 armed conflicts worldwide affect 612 million women and girls, a 50% increase since 2017, while their presence in peace processes remains marginal (UN 2024). In 2023, women accounted for less than 10% of negotiators and around 13% of mediators in global peace processes (G7 GEAC 2024). Women’s participation is not just a matter of equity: it increases the likelihood of a peace agreement lasting at least 15 years by 35% (Council on Foreign Relations – CFR).

How can today’s decision-makers foster a more balanced, visionary, and representative global governance? How can diplomacy, conflict prevention, and international cooperation be strengthened by fully recognising women’s leadership in decision-making processes for lasting peace and security?

• Donia KAOUACH – President, Leaders for Peace Foundation [Tunisia]
• Florence NOTTER-DAUGNY – Board Member, CyberPeace Institute; Former Diplomatic Advisor to the Swiss Government; President, Society of Members of the Legion of Honour in Switzerland [Switzerland]
• Delphine O – Ambassador and Secretary General of the Generation Equality Forum [France]

Moderator: Ulysse GOSSET – Journalist, BFMTV [France]

Women’s investment in the public interest is tangible. In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, between 30% and 34% of businesses are founded or led by women, exceeding the national average.

Presenter : Olivier BISCAYE – Editorial Director, La Provence
Christine FABRESSE – Chairwoman, CEPAC [France]

These awards recognise women leaders in the following categories:

• Science and Research
• Entrepreneurship
• Civil Society

A seasoned field expert with over 25 years of experience and proven measurable results (coalition growth from 1,900 to over 4,000 members across 169 countries, and from 4 to 18 supporting nations), Patricia Elias will offer a unique perspective: feminine diplomacy as a force for transformation, not merely a difference.

Her key message: women do not imitate masculine diplomacy — they reinvent it, achieving measurable and lasting impact.

• Patricia Elias – International Law Attorney, Expert in International Diplomatic Campaigns, G100 Global Chair for Government & Ministerial Advocacy

Today, public speaking goes far beyond the office or internal meetings — it takes place on a public stage, whether during a TV appearance, a radio interview, a podcast, or a panel discussion. Every word, every pause, and every gesture matters if you want to make a lasting impact.

• Cynthia Illouz – President & Founder, THE WOMEN’S VOICES

Since the beginning of time, there have been two arts of negotiation. The first, more traditional and well-known, is about making the other believe they are in control — to charm, to pretend to concede in order to dominate and win. It’s the art of Julius Caesar, Roosevelt, or Mata Hari.

But there is another approach: that of the Babylonian merchants, Elissa, Princess of Tyre, Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, and Sheryl Sandberg. For them, negotiation is not a battle but a creative and collaborative quest for mutual satisfaction and the building of lasting relationships.

Let’s exchange our experiences, their shared philosophy, and explore excellence in the art of negotiation — one that creates new forms of economic and human value.

• Valérie Dufayet – Philosopher and Research Professor, Aix-Marseille University

Throughout my journey in cybersecurity, data protection, and artificial intelligence, I will share a core belief: to be a leader today means understanding that AI lies at the heart of tomorrow’s transformations, and that we all have a role to play in shaping the future of our society alongside it.

In this rapidly evolving field, I have built strong expertise by tackling complex challenges and supporting organizations through their transformation. Today, my goal is to help everyone develop the skills needed to make AI a true partner of trust.

This session will provide a pragmatic look at AI — what it really is, the new risks it brings, and above all, the right questions to ask in order to manage it effectively.

Objective: Leave with clear insights and actionable strategies to foster informed and sustainable leadership in the age of AI.

• Linda Valero – Senior Manager Cybersecurity, Privacy, Trusted AI, pôle Tech Risks, KPMG

With over 35 years of leadership experience in the banking industry, Christine Fabresse will share key insights from an exceptional career: how a leader builds a vision, makes thoughtful decisions, unites teams, and turns challenges into drivers of sustainable performance. Her core belief is simple yet powerful: leaders are not born — they become leaders by loving the role.

• Christine Fabresse – President, CEPAC