Women's Empowerment Council
Big Goals, Bold Choices: Women’s Empowerment Takes Center Stage in Dubai
Mila Smart Semeshkina, Founder of the Women’s Empowerment Council and a keynote speaker at the WE Convention, shares her insights from the event: 'We aimed for the WE Convention to stand out from other events. Our goal was to create a valuable platform for learning, finding your path, and gaining inspiration—and we succeeded. I look forward to seeing all the participants return next year to share the amazing results they have achieved. I would also be delighted to welcome some of you to the stage. Because we are women, and we can achieve anything!'
Over the course of two days, a total of 23 sessions took place on the main stage, addressing a broad spectrum of topics from female leadership to artificial intelligence, and from financial independence to the metaverse. The sessions also explored career advice, personal branding, and style. The WE Convention lineup included members of the MENA region royal families HH Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum, HH Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, HH Sayyida Basma Al Said, HH Sheikha Jawaher Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, tennis champion and entrepreneur Maria Sharapova, singer, supermodel and the former first lady of France Carla Bruni, digital entrepreneur Karen Wazen, actress Meryem Uzerli, CEO of Maison Schiaparelli Delphine Bellini, psychologists Louise Lambert and Elina Landman, and high-ranking executives from KraftHeinz, TikTok, Microsoft, Visa, Nokia, Mastercard, and Duolingo, among others.
Participants had the opportunity to engage in 12 roundtable discussions, each lasting 50 minutes, with industry leaders. These sessions provided a platform to address pressing business and societal issues. Additionally, five workshops were held, allowing attendees to delve deeper into areas of interest, perfect their skills, explore new developmental avenues, and express their creativity. Topics covered ranged from negotiation techniques to social media engagement.
A total of 42 one-on-one coaching sessions were conducted by industry professionals in the Mentoring Zone, powered by the Female Factor, a global community for future female leaders. Participants had the opportunity to elevate their careers by securing a 15-minute meeting with the right mentor. These sessions featured industry leaders from fields such as tech, design, health, neuroscience, and the creative minds behind your favorite brands.
About the Women’s Empowerment Council:
The Women’s Empowerment Council is a global community dedicated to unlocking women's potential in business, career, and personal life. We are inspired by the belief that eminent women serve as role models, encouraging and aiding others on their paths to fulfillment, success, and well-being.
The Women's Empowerment Council organizes seminars and conferences that offer women priceless learning and networking opportunities. We provide resources to assist women in setting and achieving their objectives. By fostering women's professional and personal growth, we aspire to empower them with the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Our community unites over 30`000 members and offers a supportive environment where women can discover motivation and inspiration to realize their full potential.
Website: https://wecouncil.com
