08:00 AM

Registration, Coffee and Networking

 09:00 AM

Keynote:  Future Challenges and Opportunities for Women Leaders

Dr. Eiman Saud Abokhodair's Institute of Public Administration Saudi Arabia

 09:45 AM

Tips for Women on How to Start Their Own Business

Ms. Sarah Lord CFP, AIFP, APFS Financial Planning Director Killik & Co (Middle East & Asia)

 10:15 AM

Positioning the Young Women Leaders in Transforming Economic Growth

Ms. Laura Martorano CEO and Founder Leo Sterling

 11:00 AM

Women Are Key to the Prosperity of the World- A case study of Kwara State of Nigeria

Ms. Oluwatoyin Saraki First Lady Kwara State Founder of the Wellbeing Foundation

 11:15 AM

Coffee and Networking

 11:30 AM

Case Study: A Successful Businesswoman

Ms. Ruth Field CEO Joshua Group LLC

 12:00 PM

Case Study: A Successful Businesswoman

 12:30 PM

The Empowerment of Middle Eastern Women Business-Owners in the Field of Global Business

Dr. Carmen M. Castro, D.B.A. Founder & CEO Aurora International Executive Solutions, LLC

 01:00 PM

Announcement of Winners for the 9th Middle East Businesswomen & Leaders Achievement Awards

Mr. Elballa Hagona UNDP Resident Representative

 01:30 PM

Lunch and End of the Event