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Women Economic Forum (WEF)
Women Economic Forum (WEF) is an international platform enabling women and leaders from all walks of life worldwide to expand business opportunities and enhance personal influence through engagement across borders while being inspired by some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, policymakers, thought leaders, change agents and celebrities.
WEF curates conversations, connections, community and collaborations toward our greater influence and impact in relentless inspiration and initiatives. It conducts editions globally encouraging its sister platforms and networks to gather for peer exchange and networking enabling “Business Beyond Borders” in a spirit of support and sisterhood.
Learn more about WEF + other past editions at www.wef.org.inAbout This Edition
All roads lead to Lagos, Nigeria for the 107th Edition of the Women Economic Forum.
What You Should Know...
The 107th Edition is a never-seen-before gathering in West Africa as Lagos, Nigeria sets the stage for the convergence and confluence of knowledge and inspiration from women leaders and men allies worldwide, strengthening our global connections and impact within and outside the region. WEF West Africa will feature 3 days of cross-cultural engagement as we learn, share, grow and connect to our purpose.
Our Plenary and Parallel sessions will create synergies in all sectors, contributing to strengthening lines of action such as making environments conducive for economic and social impact, increasing the visibility of women leaders, and enabling dialogue that will inspire innovative practices that will have a positive effect on women's income and contributions to society.
Our Vision
What You Should Expect...
Three (3) Days of cross-cultural engagement to create a global circle for conversations, connections and celebration.
In celebration of Women's contributions to society, WEF West Africa is set to create an enabling environment for over 250+ Speakers across 3 days. The WEF-West Africa 2023 edition will include in-person discussions and digital sessions, networking, and collaborations to promote leadership around the world, encouraging women to grow their businesses, build successful careers and amplify their influence, impact & income.
WEF-West Africa will also celebrate 100 Women on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 at the WICCI Entrepreneurs Gala in collaboration with WICCI Nigeria-India Business Council and award 107 leaders at the WEF Award Gala on Friday, 23 February 2024.
