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REYKJAVÍKGLOBAL
FORUM

The Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders is both a convening and a community. Launched in 2018 under the heading of Power, Together, the forum convenes women leaders from all sectors, including politics, business, civil society, academia, the arts and media, to share ideas and solutions on how to further advance society towards equality and to promote and positively develop the number of women in leadership positions.  Attracting hundreds of Conversationists each year, the Forum offers a unique lens into the best practices and proven solutions that leaders are deploying across sectors to achieve parity. We work with some of the most influential leaders, compelling speakers, and innovative problem solvers in the world.

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FORUM
2024

Power, Together
for
Action!

On 11-12 November 2024, the Government of Iceland, and the Parliament of Iceland will co-host the seventh annual Reykjavík Global Forum, under the heading Power, Together for Action!

Reykjavik Global Forum 2024 Co-Chairs:

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Forum24 programme

FORUM PROGRAMME 2024

SUNDAY 10TH NOV

12.00 - 16.00       BADGE COLLECTION - HARPA CONFERENCE HALL

13:00 - 14:00       VISIT ALTHINGI PARLIAMENT* 

                             THE PARLIAMENT OF ICELAND, AUSTURVÖLLUR SQUARE, 101 REYKJAVIK.

                             LIMITED CAPACITY: REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

14:30 - 16:30       WELCOME RECEPTION* AT THE PRESIDENT OF ICELAND'S RESIDENCE

  &                        ACCESS ONLY VIA BUS FROM HARPA, 2 TIME-SLOTS TO CHOOSE FROM

15:30 - 17:30       LIMITED CAPACITY: REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

17:00 - 18:30       NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

                             THE ROOFTOP BAR, REYKJAVIK EDITION HOTEL

18:30 - 20:30       OUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEYS NETWORKING DINNER**

                             TIDES RESTAURANT, REYKJAVIK EDITION HOTEL. 

                             LIMITED CAPACITY: REGISTRATION & DINNER PAYMENT REQUIRED!

 

                             

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MONDAY 11TH NOV

TUESDAY 12TH NOV

08:00 – 09:00             RISE & PREPARE TO SHINE

                                        Venue: Reykjavik Lounge, Harpa 2nd floor

                                        Coffee, croissants & conversations / Badge collection

 

09:00 – 09:10              VELKOMIN TIL ÍSLANDS! POWER, TOGETHER FOR ACTION! 

                                        Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

09:10 – 09:30                FIRESIDE CHAT: 

                                          Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

  •                                    Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland

  •                                    Mary Robinson, Chair of the Elders, President of Ireland (1990-1997)

09:30 – 09:55              GLOBAL STATE OF DEMOCRACY: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? 

                                         Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Democracy was on the ballot in 2024 worldwide. In many elections, an anti-rights playbook targeting women and others has been continuously adapted, funded, and deployed in campaigns for everything from school boards to heads of state. What did we learn during the past year, and how do we transform lessons into action? 

  • Conversation starter (video): Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations

  • US Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, US House of Representatives (D-Pennsylvania)

  • Martin Chungong, Secretary General, Inter-Parliamentary Union

  • Paula Cox, Premier of Bermuda (2010-2012)

  • Moderator: Laura Zelenko, Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg

10:00 – 10:25               THE REYKJAVÍK INDEX FOR LEADERSHIP 2024THE BIG PICTURE

                                        Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

The Reykjavík Index for Leadership has measured popular perceptions on the suitability of women and men for leadership positions annually since 2018. In 2024, the Index explored the G7 plus India, Nigeria and Kenya. The Reykjavík Index for Leadership 2024 will be presented, followed by a discussion on how it relates to other global gender equality research results.

  • Conversation starter: Michelle Harrison, Global CEO, Verian

  • Ann Warner, Interim President & CEO, International Center for Research on Women

  • Yamini Atmavilas, Director, Dasra 

  • Michelle Harrison, Global CEO, Verian

  • Moderator: Michelle Milford Morse, Vice President for Girls and Women Strategy, UN Foundation

10:25 – 10:45                REDEFINING WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN LAW: BEYOND                                                                STEREOTYPES & ECHO CHAMBERS

                                        Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

The icons of women leaders in law are changing – breaking away from a “type” to a diversity of examples in which women lawyers and judges can inspire change. How can we further redefine the meaning of leadership

in law and justice? What are the challenges faced by women entering leadership and decision-making spaces, and how can media, culture, workplaces and communities reshape the narratives?

  • Chuma Bubu, Waging Justice for Women Fellow, Clooney Foundation for Justice 

  • Sabrina Mahtani, Founder, Women Beyond Walls

  • US Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, US House of Representatives (D-New Mexico)

  • Dr J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D., Institute for African Women in Law

                                                

10:45 – 11:15                ENERGY BOOSTING BREAK 

                                        Venue: Reykjavik Lounge, Harpa 2nd floor

11:15 – 12:45                LEADERS TALKS* (3 parallel sessions)                     

                                    Registration required - Parallel impact sessions, hosted by partners

 

LeadersTalk hosted by Co-Impact & partners

Venue: Esja 3, Harpa 3rd floor

Leadership Reimagined: Strategic Interventions for Women in Law

This interactive session will explore strategies for advancing women’s leadership in law and justice at global, national, and regional levels. Participants will share their approaches toward a common goal, fostering an exchange of ideas, insights, and challenges. We will be joined by the Institute for Women in Law (IAWL), Clooney Foundation for Justice, Equal Campaign, and FEMNET. They will provide insights on data-driven methods to address the invisibility of women in law, advocacy agenda setting within international institutions, the importance of grassroots leadership, and the role of networks and coalitions in driving advocacy. The session will conclude with a Q&A and an interactive space for participants to reflect and discuss key takeaways.

 

LeadersTalk hosted by OECD Development Centre

Venue: Esja 4, Harpa 4th floor

Women and Men as Equal Partners at Home and in Society: Implementing the Reykjavik Action Items 

How can we achieve gender equality when, globally, we are far from seeing women and men as equal partners at home, with women shouldering most caregiving responsibilities? The Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) 2023 highlights a significant gap: While 176 countries out of 178 offer maternity leave, only 122 provide paid paternity leave. Equal parental leave – one of the Reykjavík Action Items – has been shown to significantly benefit children’s and parents’ well-being. For women, it helps alleviate the burden of juggling multiple roles. For men, it fosters stronger family bonds and more balanced partnerships. However, persistent social expectations around gender roles and restrictive norms of masculinities continue to limit men’s involvement in caregiving. So how can we foster a society where women and men are seen as equal partners, at home and beyond? This session will explore strategies to shift norms, particularly among youth, and how promoting shared responsibilities can contribute to a more equitable society.

 

Leaderstalk hosted by GHV, PMNCH, Planned Parenthood Global and Ipas

Venue: Esja 5, Harpa 5th floor

Straight Talk: Confronting the Global Impact of Anti-Rights Movements 

The anti-rights movement's detrimental impact on democracy has intensified over the last two decades, particularly since the early 2000s, as political shifts and organised campaigns have sought to reverse hard-won advancements in gender equality and women’s rights.  This session invites you to connect with women leaders who are on the front lines of the fight. Together, we will share authentic conversations and powerful testimonials, uncovering strategies that have successfully navigated challenges to gender equality and democracy. Do not miss this opportunity to broaden our collective strength and forge alliances that amplify our voices in these critical times. Together we can shape a future where rights are upheld, and progress is celebrated! 

 

12:30 - 14:00               Council of Women World Leaders Annual Summit

                                     By Invitation only 

 

12:45 – 13:45               GLOBAL COMMUNITY LUNCH – “speed-networking” opportunity

                                        Venue: Flói, Harpa, ground floor

 

13:45 – 14:05               FINANCE: MONEY, POWER, AND WOMEN

                                        Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

In a world in which money and power are inextricably linked, what are the paths for women to attain and retain financial & economic power?

  • Laurinda Rainey, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase 

  • Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, Exec Director, WIMBIZ

  • S. Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director, Equality Now

  • Iða Brá Benediktsdóttir, Deputy CEO, Arion Banki 

  • Moderator: Georgia Levenson Keohane, CEO, Soros Economic Development Fund 

14:10 – 14:25               POWER OF STANDING UP

                                        Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Maria Ressa, Founder and CEO of Rappler, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” Today, she is a tireless and active advocate for recognizing the dangers to our freedoms before it is too late. Her most recent book, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator,” asks readers a question she continues to face directly, “What are you willing to sacrifice for the truth?”

  • Intro: Christy Tanner, Senior Advisor, Reykjavik Global Forum

  • Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Founder & CEO Rappler 

14:25 – 14:45               THE REYKJAVIK ACTION ITEMS: HOW TO MOVE THE NEEDLE?

                                        Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

The Reykjavik Action Items call for creating gender equality by instituting public- and private-sector policies for Equal Pay, Equal Representation, Equal Parental Leave and Ending Gender Based Violence. There are many frameworks for achieving these goals – what is working and what more is needed to make these policies ubiquitous globally?

  • Dominik Weh, Partner, Oliver Wyman

  • Dr. Anino Emuwa, Founder, 100 Women @ Davos

  • Donna Dasko, Senator, Canada

  • Stella Samúelsdóttir, Executive Director, UN Women Iceland 

  • Moderator: Susannah Wellford, CEO & Founder, Running Start

14:50 – 15:10               TECHNOLOGY & LEADERSHIP: NEW AND EMERGING ISSUES 

                                        Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

After a year of fast-paced developments, what does the current state of

technology – from microchips to data centres to social platforms to AI – mean for women leaders? How are women faring in startup culture and the need for funding? What regulatory frameworks are most promising? How will we tackle new and emerging issues - including gender bias?

  • Renée B. Lahti, Founder and CEO, Linei Kokua Advisory

  • Sue Black, Professor of Computer Science, Durham University

  • Rita Singh, Research Professor, Carnegie Mellon

  • Dina Aboughazala, Founder, Egab 

  • Moderator: Maureen Kerr, Partner, Arthur D. Little

15:10 – 15:50               ENERGY BOOSTING BREAK

your chance to network & schedule bi-laterals

Venue: Reykjavik Lounge, Harpa 2nd floor

 

15:50 – 16:00              POWER OF AUTHENTICITY

                                       Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

  •                                 Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Author, mental health advocate, Founder of                                       Under Your Light Communications

  •                                 Eliza Reid, Author

16:00 – 16:20               BREAKING THE BIAS: WOMEN LEADERS REDEFINING PROGRESS &                                          PERCEPTION

                                        Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Despite deepening trends in bias, many women leaders see progress in unexpected places—and they’re ready to share what it truly takes to shift perception at every level, from global stages to personal circumstances. Together, they will explore the unique barriers women face, the strategies that are working, and why they remain hopeful about the future. This conversation will challenge conventional thinking and provide a roadmap for shifting perceptions, one barrier at a time.  Let’s go beyond the statistics and dive into what real change looks like—and how we know when we’ve arrived.

  • Anuradha Das Mathur, Partner, DGA Group

  • Abosede George-Ogan, Founder & Ex.Director, Women in Leadership Advancement Network 

  • Janet Mbugua, Founder, Inua Dada Foundation 

  • Moderated by: Jackie Jones, Chief of Staff & Director, Gender Equality Division, Gates Foundation 

16:25 - 16:55               MEN AND BOYS: BALANCING POWER AND BUILDING ALLIANCES

                                       Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Perceptions of men and women as leaders are deeply entrenched, as the Reykjavik Index and other indicators of gender equality continually demonstrate. As we deploy the Reykjavik Action Items to create gender equality, it’s critical that we also create a new definition of manhood and masculinity. What are the most effective strategies and tactics for fostering a culture of care, community, and compassion among men and boys? 

  • Conversation Starter: Gary Barker, CEO & President Equimondo 

  • Einar Þorsteinsson, Mayor of Reykjavik

  • Gary Barker, CEO and President, Equimondo 

  • Larry Adams, CEO, xStereotype

  • Moderator: Jose Campi, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Equimondo  

17:00 – 18:00              POWER, TOGETHER RECEPTION

                                       Venue: Reykjavik Lounge, Harpa 2nd floor

08:00 – 09:00       RISE AND PREPARE TO SHINE

                                  Venue: Reykjavik Lounge, Harpa 2nd floor

                                  Coffee, croissants & conversations

09:00 - 09:10        SETTING THE SCENE    

                                  Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

                        

09:10 - 09:35         WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY

                                  Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

In this year of elections, citizens of countries representing 49% of the world's population are going to the polls to help decide who should lead and which direction they should go. But in far too many places, democracy is being undermined by armed conflict. And in the vast majority of those hot spots, decisions on war and peace are being made by men -- even though studies show women bear a disproportionately high weight of the consequences. This session brings together women leaders of global stature to discuss how women are increasingly partners in peace, not merely victims or recipients of aid.

  • Conversation starter (video): Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, 

  • Adela Raz, Director & Former Ambassador, Princeton University

  • Irene Fellin, Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, NATO

  • Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister Iceland (2017-2024) 

  • Moderated by: Rick Zednik, Advisor, Reykjavik Global Forum

09:35 - 09:55         FACTS, TRUST & DEMOCRACY: NEW STRATEGIES FOR A NEW ERA     

                                   Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

In the age of global asymmetric warfare and weaponized disinformation, a key component of the authoritarian playbook is attacking women leaders and other diverse people, who face disproportionate threats to their privacy and security. Online and offline, how can diverse leaders leverage their understanding of these threats to create policies, regulation and communications strategies to protect and strengthen access to power and equitable representation? 

  • Motunrayo Alaka, Executive Director, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism

  • Deborah Douglas, Director, Northwestern University 

  • Josie Christodoulou, Commissioner for Gender Equality, Republic of Cyprus 

  • Moderator: Kristina Wilfore, Director of Innovation, Reset.tech and Co-Founder, #ShePersisted

                  

10:00 – 10:05         POWER OF STORYTELLING IN WOMEN’S SPORTS

                                  Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

  •                            Marsha Cooke, Executive Producer, ESPN Films & Storyteller

10:10 – 10:30          THE IMPACT  OF STORYTELLING IN CHANGING GENDER NORMS

                                  Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Can online and offline storytelling change narratives about gender norms? From music to video, fiction to non-fiction, the stories told by and about people who identify as women have never been more diverse, dynamic, and influential. We will explore how we can proactively shape new language, images and icons through the stories we tell and the storytellers we support and how new heroes emerge as the stories we tell now shape the stories of the future.

  • Christina Lowery, CEO, Girl Rising

  • Swati Sanyal Tarafdar, Solutions Journalist & Accredited Journalism Mentor

  • Mandira Kalaan, Senior Director & Head of Office, India, Purpose 

  • Moderated by Claire Tavernier, Senior Media Advisor

10:30 – 10:50         THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION: INVESTING IN WOMEN 

                                  Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Research shows that diverse leadership creates value, innovation and 

profitability. Yet, investment in women leaders and founders remain significantly underfunded globally. What are the policies that most successfully address reducing the funding gap by breaking down barriers to accessing capital?

  • Aileen McLeod, Director, Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland  

  • Kira Rudik, Member of Parliament, Ukraine

  • Ana Kreacic, Partner & Chief Operating Officer, Oliver Wyman Forum

  • Moderator: Monica Quesada, Journalist, Solutions Journalism Network

10:55 – 11:15            WOMEN’S HEALTH: SECURING AND ADVANCING POLICY AND CARE

                                  Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Investments in women’s health globally are in the spotlight. While 

advancements in quality of care have been significant, there is much more to be 

done. At the same time, women’s access to care is threatened and now a 

standard part of authoritarian movements. What are the emerging best 

practices for securing science-based health care as a human right for women 

and other intersectional communities?

  • Blessing Oyeleye Adesiyan, Founder & CEO, Caring Africa - women's health panel

  • Petra Bayr, Member of Parliament, Austria and President of the European Parliamentary Forum on Sexual and Reproductive Rights

  • Nejla Liias, CEO, Global Health Visions, 

  • Moderator: Margaret Crotty, Chair, Northwell Health 

11:15 – 11:45            ENERGY BOOSTING BREAK 

                                  Venue: Reykjavik Lounge, Harpa 2nd floor

 

11:30 – 12:30          LEADERS TALKS* (2 parallel sessions)                      

                               Registration required - Parallel impact sessions, hosted by partners

 

LeadersTalk hosted by Gates Foundation

Venue: Kaldalón, Harpa Ground floor

Power Up Your Advocacy: New Findings to Drive Women’s Leadership Forward

Explore powerful new data and stories that elevate the case for women’s leadership worldwide. This session brings together the latest findings and practical tools from leading research and advocacy groups, offering you insights to strengthen your impact. Leave with ready-to-use messages and strategies to amplify your advocacy and drive meaningful change in your work.

 

LeadersTalk hosted by Running Start & Represent Women

Venue: Esja 5, Harpa 5th floor

Actionable Solutions to Elect More Women

Electing more women to public office is crucial to solving many of the problems that plague our world. Join us to explore what works to get more women in office. We'll discuss how changing outdated systems can open the door to more women running and winning, as well as tips on how to encourage new communities to step up to politics.  Our focus will be on the practical, rather than the academic.  

The session will include Q&A and an audience activity. 

 

12:30 – 14:00         Hosted by Gates Foundation: WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN ASIA

                                  Venue: Esja 4, Harpa 4th floor

                                  By invitation only 

 

                                 Hosted by Gates Foundation: WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN AFRICA

                                  Venue: Esja 3, Harpa 3rd floor                                             

                                 By invitation only 

                                                      

11:45 – 12:30          PARLIAMENTARIANS FOR ACTION - NETWORKING RECEPTION

                                 Venue: Flói, Harpa, ground floor

                                 By invitation only

12:30 – 13:30         CONVERSATIONIST LUNCH

                                 Venue: Flói, Harpa, ground floor

                                  

13:35 – 13:55          WOMEN IN POWER:

                               A FRANK ASSESSMENT OF HOW FAR WE HAVE TO GO

                                  Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

How do we celebrate hard-fought gender equality wins when so many women are struggling to attain and retain power? We will look at the state of women in power and discuss how to accelerate the pace of change.

  • Ebony Young, Queens NYC Deputy Borough President

  • Catherine Omanyo, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya5

  • Suyen Barahona, Executive Director, Colmena Fund 

  • Agne Bilotaite, Minister of Interior, Republic of Lithuania

  • Moderated by: Maithreyi Seetharaman, Founder, Facultas Media

13:55 – 14:15          DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION IN DECISION MAKING SPACES

                                 Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

In the context of increasing pushback on rights, the rollback of systems, legislation, policies and services protecting human and women’s rights and the rise of anti-gender movements, it has never been more crucial for decision-making spaces to be as diverse and inclusive as possible, particularly of those who are often excluded from leadership, including the Global South, LGBTQI+ people, young people and those with other marginalised identities. How can we further strengthen intersectional diversity in leadership and ensure inclusive representation and participation in decision-making spaces?

  • Sara Lomax, President & CEO, WURD Radio

  • Neela Ghoshal, Senior Director of Law, Policy & Research, Outright International

  • Diana Hwang, Founder, Asian American Women’s Political Initiative

  • Moderator: Todd Sears, CEO & Founder, Out Leadership

14:20 – 14:40        CLIMATE SOLUTIONS: WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S WORKING 

                                 Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

The world continues to break heat records as COP29 takes place this year in 

Baku, Azerbaijan. What climate solutions and policies are working well? How do we separate hype from reality in the investment sector? How can we take action to build resilience in front-line and indigenous communities that already receive the most significant impacts of climate change? 

  • Naghma Mulla, CEO, Edelgive Foundation

  • Moderator: Ronda Carnegie, Co-Founder, Project Dandelion

14:40 – 15:00        CHARGING FORWARD: HOW THE NEXT GENERATION WILL LEAD

                                 Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Gen Z and Millennial leaders are attaining leadership roles in ever greater numbers, using next generation tactics and strategies such as social media and the creator economy. Now that they’ve rewritten the rules for attaining leadership, Gen Z and Millennials are redefining the rules of engagement and what it means to be a leader. How will they chart new courses for us all – and especially for gender equality?   

  • Janna Salokangas, Co-Founder & CEO Mia AI

  • Gurpriya Singh, Associate Campaign Director, Purpose 

  • Iyanla Kollock, Running Start mentee

  • Moderator: Maryna Smahina, Senior Editor, Rubryka 

15:00  - 15:20        EXTREME WEATHER, EARTHQUAKES, AND ERUPTIONS: HOW ICELAND’S 

                               LEADERS SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AND PLAN FOR UNCERTAINTY

                                 Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Nature in Iceland is beautiful, terrifying – and unpredictable. As global leaders grapple with the impacts of natural disasters and climate change-accelerated issues, what can we learn from how Icelandic leaders manage the certainty of uncertainty surrounding extreme weather, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions that may strike anytime or anywhere? How have Icelandic Leaders supported constituents, employees, customers and other stakeholders while ensuring the safety of infrastructure? 

  • Björk Þórarinsdóttir, EVP of Finances and Information Technology, HS Orka 

  • Kristín Linda Árnadóttir, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Landsvirkjun 

  • Sylvía Kristín Ólafsdóttir, Chief Operating Officer, Icelandair

  • Sigríður Björk Guðjónsdóttir, National Police Commissioner Iceland 

  • Moderated by: Þóra Arnórsdóttir, Director of Communications, Landsvirkjun

15:20 – 15:50         ENERGY BOOSTING BREAK                 

                                 Venue: Reykjavik Lounge, Harpa 2nd floor

 

15:50 – 15:55          POWER OF PEERS

                                  Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

  •                            Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO, Ogilvy         

 

15:55 – 16:15           WHAT’S NEXT: THE OPPORTUNITIES OF ACTION AHEAD

                                  Venue: Silfurberg, Harpa 2nd floor

Our Reykjavik Global community of leaders are continuously transforming our ideas and expertise into powerful actions. As we prepare to return to our day-to-day responsibilities and roles, what are the key lessons and inspirations of our time in Iceland, and how will we turn these opportunities into reality in our communities of power and influence?

                  

16:20 – 16:50         POWER TOGETHER AWARDS 

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2024 Conversationists include:

S. Mona Shina

S. Mona Shina Equality Now

Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland

Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland

Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo

Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo Global Minority Parliamentarians Caucus

Mary Robinson, The Elders_edited

Mary Robinson, Chair of the Elders, President of Ireland (1990-1997)

Rothna Begum, Clooney Foundation for Justice

Rothna Begum, Clooney Foundation for Justice

Gary Barker

Gary Barker Equimundo

Paula Cox, Former Premier of Bermuda

Paula Cox, Former Premier of Bermuda

Jackie Jones, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Jackie Jones, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Maureen Kademaunga, Parliament of Zimbabwe

Maureen Kademaunga, Parliament of Zimbabwe

Chrissy Houlahan, US House of Representatives

Chrissy Houlahan US House of Representatives

Obiageli _Oby_ Ezekwesili

Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili Human Capital Africa (HCA) / School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG)

Birgir Ármannsson, Alþingi

Birgir Ármannsson, Alþingi

Michelle Milford Morse

Michelle Milford Morse UN Foundation

Martin Chungong

Martin Chungong Inter-Parliamentary Union

Adela Raz

Adela Raz Princeton University

Margaret Crotty

Margaret Crotty JSI

Irene Fellin, NATO

Irene Fellin, NATO

Maria Ressa

Maria Ressa Rappler

Isabel Capeloa Gil, UCP

Isabel Capeloa Gil UCP

Hesta Prynn

Hesta Prynn Music is Therapy

TeresaLeger Fernandez, United States House of Representatives_edited

Teresa Leger Fernandez, United States House of Representatives

Jose Campi

Jose Campi Equimundo

Suyen Barahona, Colmena Fund

Suyen Barahona, Colmena Fund

Varina Winder, Secretary_s Office of Global Women_s Issues, Department of State

Varina Winder, Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues, Department of State

Dhivya O’Connor

Dhivya O’Connor Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

Gurpriya Singh, Purpose

Gurpriya Singh, Purpose

Linda Robinson, Council on Foreign Relations

Linda Robinson, Council on Foreign Relations

Vivek Pandit, McKinsey & Company, Inc.

Vivek Pandit, McKinsey & Company, Inc.

Naghma Parvez Mulla, Edelgive Foundation

Naghma Parvez Mulla, Edelgive Foundation

Agné Bilotaité, Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania

Agné Bilotaité, Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania

Christie Jones, International Association of Women Judges

Christie Jones, International Association of Women Judges

Maria Leoni, GQUAL Campaign

Maria Leoni, GQUAL Campaign

Céline Haytayan, Assemblée nationale du Québec

Céline Haytayan, Assemblée nationale du Québec

Michelle Dorothy, U.S. House of Representatives

Michelle Dorothy U.S. House of Representatives

Mandira Kalaan, Purpose

Mandira Kalaan Purpose

Hortense Euphrasie Epouse Yao Kouassi, THE UNESCO CHAIR ON WATER, WOMEN AND DECISION-MAKIN

Hortense Euphrasie Epouse Yao Kouassi The UNESCO chair on water, women & decision-making

Lucina DiMeco, #ShePersisted

Lucina DiMeco #ShePersisted

Andria Wilson Mirza, Women In Film

Andria Wilson Mirza Women In Film

Katherine Usalis, RepresentWomen

Katherine Usalis RepresentWomen

Jasandra Nyker, SAJA Climate Partners

Jasandra Nyker SAJA Climate Partners

Hon. Nancy Chaola Mdooko, Parliament of Malawi

Hon. Nancy Chaola Mdooko Parliament of Malawi

Devika Bulchandani

Devika Bulchandani Ogilvy

Kristine Beitland, Microsoft Norge

Kristine Beitland Microsoft Norge

Veronika Remisova, National Council of Slovak Republic

Veronika Remisova National Council of Slovak Republic

Amelia Kraij Lopez-Huix, The Kraij House

Amelia Kraij Lopez-Huix The Kraij House

Aia Eza Nacilia Troso, National Assembly of Angola_edited

Aia Eza Nacilia Troso National Assembly of Angola

Hon. Rugiatu  Rosy Kanu, Parliament of Sierra Leone

Hon. Rugiatu Rosy Kanu Parliament of Sierra Leone

Emily Christner, Steel Pens Consulting

Emily Christner Steel Pens Consulting

Alex Munive, Matriz Solutions

Alex Munive Matriz Solutions

Rosemary Becchi, BHFS

Rosemary Becchi BHFS

Nicolette van Duursen, Ipas

Nicolette van Duursen Ipas

Lara Scarpi, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

Lara Scarpitta Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

Leanne Kemp, Everledger

Leanne Kemp Everledger

Valentina Grippo, Council of Europe

Valentina Grippo Council of Europe

Savannah Russo, Global Health Visions

Savannah Russo, Global Health Visions

Rita Singh, Carnegie Mellon University

Rita Singh Carnegie Mellon University

Ida Norheim-Hagtun, Gates Foundation

Ida Norheim-Hagtun Gates Foundation

Bettina Buchholz, MVZ des TUM Klinikum

Bettina Buchholz, MVZ des TUM Klinikum

Rebecca Yei Kamara, Sierra Leone House of Parliament

Rebecca Yei Kamara, Sierra Leone House of Parliament

Eliza Reid_edited

Eliza Reid Author, Co-Founder of Iceland Writers Retreat

Tia Viering, Novartis International AG

Tia Viering Novartis International AG

Yvonne Karmann-Proppert, Pharma-Labor GmbH

Yvonne Karmann-Proppert Pharma-Labor GmbH

Elisabeth Prass, National Assembly of Quebec

Elisabeth Prass National Assembly of Quebec

Maria Eugenia Barna, Chamber of Deputies of Romania

Maria Eugenia Barna Chamber of Deputies of Romania

Alison Varco

Alison Varco Gates Foundation

Dr. Pam Rajput

Dr. Pam Rajput Panjab University/ National Alliance of Women

Jenny Hill

Jenny Hill Embassy of Canada in Iceland

Tanya Zharov, Alvotech

Tanya Zharov Alvotech

Cynthia Richie Terrell, Represent Women

Cynthia Richie Terrell Represent Women

Carrin Patman, Embassy of the United States of America

Carrin Patman Embassy of the United States of America

Amie Lewis, International Association of Women Judges

Amie Lewis International Association of Women Judges

Chimwemwe Fabiano, Akina Mama wa Afrika

Chimwemwe Fabiano Akina Mama wa Afrika

Ann Starrs

Ann Starrs Global Health Visions

Judie Lyn Smith, Law Office of Judie L. Smith

Judie Lyn Smith Law Office of Judie L. Smith

Nancy Arendt, Parliament of Luxembourg

Nancy Arendt Parliament of Luxembourg

Xavier Prats-Monné, Open University of Catalonia

Xavier Prats-Monné Open University of Catalonia

Jennifer Blanke, Symbiotics Investments

Jennifer Blanke Symbiotics Investments

Elise Hufano, The Difference

Elise Hufano The Difference

Ivanna Maria Lujan Padilla, Congreso De La Republica de Guatemala

Ivanna Maria Lujan Padilla, Congreso De La Republica de Guatemala

Yvonne Buliba, Royalmedia Services

Yvonne Buliba, Royalmedia Services

Helga Vala Helgadóttir, Valva lögmenn

Helga Vala Helgadóttir Valva lögmenn

Leonor Cruz, National Assembly of Angola

Leonor Cruz National Assembly of Angola

Helena Bonguela, National Assembly of Angola

Helena Bonguela National Assembly of Angola

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, Government of Iceland

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir Government of Iceland

Martha Mghendi-Fisher, European Women Payments Network

Martha Mghendi-Fisher European Women Payments Network

Halima Daud, Parliament of Malawi

Halima Daud Parliament of Malawi

Dagný Pétursdóttir, Sky Lagoon_edited

Dagný Pétursdóttir Sky Lagoon

Halla Signý Kristjánsdóttir, Parliament of Iceland

Halla Signý Kristjánsdóttir Parliament of Iceland

Caroline Bettinger-Lopez, University of Miami School of Law

Caroline Bettinger-Lopez University of Miami School of Law

Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir, Government of Iceland

Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir Government of Iceland

Kponh Taly Éveline

Kponh Taly Éveline

Emily Minster, US Congress

Emily Minster US Congress

Stella Samúelsdóttir, UN Women Iceland

Stella Samúelsdóttir UN Women Iceland

Dawn Kinnish, Tynwald Parliament

Dawn Kinnish Tynwald Parliament

Swati Tarafdar,

Swati Tarafdar, Solutions Journalist & Accredited Journalism Mentor

Katie Kulik

Katie Kulik NET Revenue LLC

Clare Barber, Tynwald - Parliament of Isle of Man

Clare Barber Tynwald - Parliament of Isle of Man

Linda Hofstad Helleland, Member of Parliament Norway

Linda Hofstad Helleland Parliament of Norway

Carolina Cerqueira, National Assembly of Angola_edited

Carolina Cerqueira National Assembly of Angola

Caroline Aluoch Odera

Caroline Aluoch Odera Global Peace Women

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau

Kesang Dorjee, Member of Parliament of Bhutan

Kesang Dorjee Parliament of Bhutan

Ann Warner, International Centre for Research on Women

Ann Warner International Centre for Research on Women

Carol Becker, Columbia University School of the Arts

Carol Becker Columbia University School of the Arts

Einar Þorsteinsson

Einar Þorsteinsson Mayor of Reykjavík

Anu Laamanen, Embassy of Finland

Anu Laamanen Embassy of Finland

Annah Shiri, Parliament of Zimbabwe

Annah Shiri Parliament of Zimbabwe

Anna-Kristiina Mikkonen, Eduskunta

Andjela Vojinovic Parliament of Montenegro

Jonathan Sirotin

Jonathan Sirotin Shapley Technologies, INC.

Andjela Vojinovic, Parliament of Montenegro

Andjela Vojinovic Parliament of Montenegro

Amelia Kraij Lopez-Huix, The Kraij House

Amelia Kraij Lopez-Huix The Kraij House

France Dube

France Dube Astra Zeneca

Aia Eza Nacilia Troso, National Assembly of Angola_edited

Aia Eza Nacilia Troso National Assembly of Angola

Mabel Memory Chinomona

Mabel Memory Chinomona Parliament of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Gisela Davico

Gisela Davico Better Than Cah Alliance

Bryony Mathew

Bryony Mathew UK Government

Rene Jones

Rene Jones United Talent Agency

Asia Yaghi I am a human for rights of persons with disability

Asia Yaghi i am a human for rights of persons with disability

Millie Odhiambo

Millie Odhiambo Kenya National Assembly

Natasha Mudhar

Natasha Mudhar The World We Want

Amanda Austin Equal Measures 2030

Amanda Austin Equal Measures 2030

Maria Fabricius

Maria Fabricius Politician school Raise you voice (Höj Rösten)

Sigríður Dúna Kristmundsdóttir

Sigríður Dúna Kristmundsdóttir

Rosemarie Bangura, Member of Parliament of Sierra leone

Rosemarie Bangura Parliament of Sierra leone

Alison Holder Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030)

Alison Holder Equal Measures 2030

Beth Reilly DigitalMatter, LLC

Beth Reilly Digital Matter LLC

Sabrina Mahtani

Sabrina Mahtani Women Beyond Walls

Liz Braz, Member of Parliament Luxembourg

Liz Braz Parliament of Luxembourg

Honorable  Umu Pyne, Member of Parliament of Sierre leone

Honorable Umu Pyne Parliament of Sierre leone

Nancy Arendt, Member of Parliament Luxembourg

Nancy Arendt Parliament of Luxembourg

Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg

Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg B-WEL

Ingibjörg Isaksen, Member of Parliament Iceland

Ingibjörg Isaksen Parliament of Iceland

Rosangela Moro, Federal Representative at Brazilian Parlament

Rosangela Moro Federal Representative at Brazilian Parlament

Yevheniia Kravchuk, Member of Parliament Ukraine

Yevheniia Kravchuk Parliament of Ukraine

Awamary Lowe-Khan

Awamary Lowe-Khan The Woman Boss

Sif Gunnarsdóttir

Sif Gunnarsdóttir The office of the President of Iceland

Eliana Zatschler, Secretary General European Women Lawyers Association

Eliana Zatschler Secretary General Europea

Ebony Young

Ebony Young Queens Borough President's Office

Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir, University of Iceland

Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir, University of Iceland

Renée Lahti

Renée Lahti Linei Kokua Advisory

Kponh Taly Éveline, Député of the National Assembly

Kponh Taly Éveline, Député of the National Assembly

Nathalie Loiseau, Member of the European Parliament

Nathalie Loiseau European Parliament

Olena Malynska, President Women on Boards Ukraine

Olena Malynska Women on Boards Ukraine

Deborah Douglas

Deborah Douglas Northwestern University

Halldóra Traustadóttir, Municipality of Reykjavík

Halldóra Traustadóttir Municipality of Reykjavík

Kristín Linda Árnadóttir

Kristín Linda Árnadóttir Landsvirkjun

Marina Morozova

Marina Morozova Parliament of Republic of Moldova

Helga Lára Hauksdóttir

Helga Lára Hauksdóttir Arion bank hf

Bishnu maya Pariyar

Bishnu maya Pariyar Association for Dalit Advancement of Nepal

Stacey Boyd

Stacey Boyd Olivela

Sumaiya Islam

Sumaiya Islam Open society foundations

Steinunn Ragna Hjartar

Steinunn Ragna Hjartar Sena

Emily Lampkin

Emily Lampkin The Women Leaders Series

Natascha Bonnermann

Natascha Bonnermann Pan Am Lounge/Westblick GmbH

Kelly Grace Gibson

Kelly Grace Gibson Stronger Than Communications - Running Start

Annie Kapandula Kalamatila Ministry of local government

Annie Kapandula Kalamatila Ministry of local government

Amy Jerrett-Kotsenas

Amy Jerrett-Kotsenas Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Lakeitha Anderson

Lakeitha Anderson Greenberg Traurig

Beth Frondoso

Beth Frondoso Rappler

Kevin Lu

Kevin Lu Partners Group

Mónica Quesada Cordero

Mónica Quesada Cordero El Colectivo 506 - Solutions Journalism Network

Catherine Loughlin

Catherine Loughlin Dalhousie University

Donna Dasko

Donna Dasko The Senate of Canada

Svanhildur Konráðsdóttir

Svanhildur Konráðsdóttir Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center

Jón Atli Benediktsson

Jón Atli Benediktsson University of Iceland

Jessica Hogle

Jessica Hogle Tennessee Valley Authority

Marissa Pittman

Marissa Pittman Running Start

Michelle Harrison

Michelle Harrison Kantar Public

Yasmin Ratansi

Yasmin Ratansi Ethical Edge

Lubna Dawany

Lubna Dawany Mizan, Law Group for Human Rights

Anino Emuwa

Anino Emuwa Avandis Consulting

Anna Hakobyan

Anna Hakobyan My Step Foundation

Taguhi Tovmasyan

Taguhi Tovmasyan National Assembly of Republic of Armenia

Claire Tavernier

Claire Tavernier

Tatenda Dzvimbo

Tatenda Dzvimbo Housing Assistance Council

Joef Lentsch

Joef Lentsch ELECTA

Marie Jeanne d_Arc MASY GOULAMALY

Marie Jeanne d´Arc Masy Goulamaly Société Au Bas Prix

Ayumi Moore Aoki

Ayumi Moore Aoki Women in Tech Global

Iða Brá Benediktsdóttir

Iða Brá Benediktsdóttir Arion bank

Juliette Rhinow

Juliette Rhinow Gettysburg College

Gisele Yoka Momo

Gisele Yoka Momo La Renovation du Congo

Charlotte Bagge Hansen

Charlotte Bagge Hansen Moderaterne

Nicole Monge

Nicole Monge APCO Worldwide

Ashley McNeil

Ashley McNeil American Hotel and Lodging

Navid Samandari

Navid Samandari Footprint Fund

Ana Kreacic

Ana Kreacic Oliver Wyman Forum

Mariana Lucreteanu

Mariana Lucreteanu Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

Anastasia Pappas

Anastasia Pappas E-axes Inc.

Tracie Potts

Tracie Potts Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College

Jocelyn Mangan

Jocelyn Mangan Him For Her

Beth-Ann Eason Quad.  Infillion

Beth-Ann Eason Quad. Infillion

Lára B

Lára B. Pétursdóttir Sena

Mary Seery Kearney

Mary Seery Kearney Seanad Eireann

Crystal Riedemann

Crystal Riedemann VAXA Technologies Iceland

Dagbjört Hákonardóttir

Dagbjört Hákonardóttir Parliament of Iceland

Dr. Halimah Nuhu Sanda

Dr. Halimah Nuhu Sanda

Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir

Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir

Tizzy Brown

Tizzy Brown

Bryndis Haraldsdottir Alþingi

Bryndis Haraldsdottir Alþingi

Mayuri Bhattacharjee

Mayuri Bhattacharjee

Heiða Hilmisdóttir

Heiða Hilmisdóttir City of Reykjavík

Felicia Knaul

Felicia Knaul University of Miami

Mia Keeys

Mia Keeys Hologic, Inc.

Jódís Skúladóttir

Jódís Skúladóttir Parliament of Iceland

Drita Llolla

Drita Llolla Parliament of Montenegro

Maryna Smahina

Maryna Smahina Rubryka

Adrienne Christian

Adrienne Christian United States House of Representatives

Laura Liswood

Laura Liswood Council of Women World Leaders

Anupama Bhardwaj Sheqonomi

Anupama Bhardwaj Sheqonomi SHEQONOMI

Elizabeth Ngonzi

Elizabeth Ngonzi The International Social Impact Institute

Melodi Kaya

Melodi Kaya nuva.ai / University of Portsmouth

Arbenesha Kuqi

Arbenesha Kuqi Municipality of Gjakova

Sue Black

Sue Black Durham University

Donna Leinwand Leger

Donna Leinwand Leger DC Media Strategies

Monica Semedo

Monica Semedo European Parliament

Alaya Adogboba

Alaya Adogboba Women in Global Health

Gesa Braeutigam

Gesa Braeutigam Federal Foreign Office

Habiba Osman

Habiba Osman Malawi Human Rights Commission

Biata Beatrice Karimatsenga Nyabani Parliament of Zimbabwe

Biata Beatrice Karimatsenga Nyabani Parliament of Zimbabwe

Anna Dorangricchia

Anna Dorangricchia Union for the Mediterranean

Rejhana Dervisevic

Rejhana Dervisevic Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Alison Varco

Alison Varco Gates Foundation

Tsitsi Gezi

Tsitsi Gezi Pan African Parliament

Angela Munteanu Pojoga

Angela Munteanu Pojoga Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

Kat Randel

Kat Randel Pop Venture

Lores Lopez

Lores Lopez Dones Mentores- Women Mentors

Iulia Dascalu

Iulia Dascalu Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

Asdis Petursdottir

Ásdis Pétursdóttir Icelandair

Shaunna Thomas

Shaunna Thomas UltraViolet

Charu Pragya BJP

Charu Pragya BJP

Hajer Derouiche

Hajer Derouiche Actifs Précieux

Diana Hwang

Diana Hwang Asian American Women's Political Initiative (AAWPI)

Auður Önnu Magnúsdóttir

Auður Önnu Magnúsdóttir Icelandic Women’s Rights Association

Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir City of Reykjavík

Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir City of Reykjavík

Janet Mbugua

Janet Mbugua Inua Dada Foundation

Bridget Burger

Bridget Burger STEM Island

Dorien Rookmaker Meer

Dorien Rookmaker Meer

Dr Mahasen Aljaghoub Aljaghoub House of senate jordan

Dr Mahasen Aljaghoub Aljaghoub House of senate Jordan

Martha Marwa

Martha Marwa County Assembly of Nyamira

Camila Crescimbeni

Camila Crescimbeni The Future Co.

Darina Luščíková NR SR

Darina Luščíková NR SR

Dobrina Damjanovska

Dobrina Damjanovska BLS Moda exclusive

Erin Grau

Erin Grau Charter

Georgia Keohane

Georgia Keohane Soros Economic Development Fund

Elisha London

Elisha London Prospira Global / United for Global Mental Health

Erin Loos Cutraro

Erin Loos Cutraro She Should Run

Ellen Calmon

Ellen Calmon Píeta organisation/Icelandic Women's Rights Association

Helga Maria Albertsdottir

Helga Maria Albertsdottir Sky Lagoon

Gabrielle Fitzgerald

Gabrielle Fitzgerald Panorama

Heather Mills

Heather Mills Tilson Technology Management

Frances Fitzgerald

Frances Fitzgerald European Parliament

Hildur Bjornsdottir

Hildur Björnsdottir City of Reykjavik

Eyoanwan Itam Bassey Otu

Eyoanwan Itam Bassey Otu Government of Cross River State Nigeria

Ingrīda Circene

Ingrīda Circene Parliament of Latvia (Saeima)

Iryna Gerashchenko

Iryna Gerashchenko Ukrainian Parliament

Ibtissame Azzaoui

Ibtissame Azzaoui ATLAS Dynamics

Edie Lush

Edie Lush

Janet Salazar

Janet Salazar Foundation for the Support of the United Nations

Jennifer Barroso

Jennifer Barroso United States Department of State

Katarzyna Ueberhan

Katarzyna Ueberhan Parliament of Poland

Judy Gitau

Judy Gitau Equality Now

Jevrosima Pejovic

Jevrosima Pejovic Parliament of Montenegro

Katherin Kirschenmann

Katherin Kirschenmann The DO

Josie Christodoulou

Josie Christodoulou Cyprus Government

Diljá Einarsdóttir

Diljá Einarsdóttir Parliament of Iceland

Karen Melchior

Karen Melchior European Parliament

Kerry Gibson

Kerry Gibson ZiphyCare

Krista Sande-Kerback

Krista Sande-Kerback Computer Generated Solutions

Lakeisha Skinner

Lakeisha Skinner Running Start

Jessica Zweig

Jessica Zweig SimplyBe. Agency

Khouloud El Wattar

Khouloud El Wattar Lebanese Women Towards Decision Making

Lene Søvold

Lene Søvold Independent

Lamia Mounavaraly

Lamia Mounavaraly Aujourd'hui Les Citoyennes

Maggie Ngwena

Maggie Ngwena Parliament of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Janna Salokangas

Janna Salokangas Mission Impact Academy

Andri Heiðar Kristinsson

Andri Heiðar Kristinsson Frumtak Ventures

Lori Russo

Lori Russo Stanton Communications

Lisa Bombin

Lisa Bombin Unico Communications

Kira Marie Peter-Hansen

Kira Marie Peter-Hansen Greens/EFA

Dominik Weh

Dominik Weh Oliver Wyman GmbH

Kira Rudik

Kira Rudik Parliament of Ukraine

Magnea Thorey Hjalmarsdottir

Magnea Thorey Hjalmarsdottir Concordia

Lauren Leader

Lauren Leader All In Together

Liz Perkins

Liz Perkins Daily Express

Mariana Lucreteanu

Mariana Lucreteanu Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

Julia Lalla-Maharajh OBE

Julia Lalla-Maharajh OBE VSO

Maria Pancu

Maria Pancu Parliament of Republic Moldova

Dorothee Brakmann

Dorothee Brakmann PharmaDeutschland

Melodie Watson-Davis

Melodie Watson-Davis Running Start

Mary Navicha

Mary Navicha Malawi National Assembly

Mesila Doda

Mesila Doda Parliament of Albania

Nashwa Al Ruwaini

Nashwa Al Ruwaini Pyramedia Group

Natalie Jaresko

Natalie Jaresko EY Parthenon

Kelly Panlaqui

Kelly Panlaqui The White House

Nina Kasimati

Nina Kasimati Hellenic Parliament

Nicole Vasquez

Nicole Vasquez MBD Partners

Onyinye Aningo

Onyinye Aningo NBC

Purity Kuria

Purity Kuria Giriama Holdings

Marina Morozova

Marina Morozova Parliament of Republic of Moldova

Paula Gould

Paula Gould Women Tech Iceland

Roselyn Musarurwa

Roselyn Musarurwa Surdax Investments

Ruby Coleman

Ruby Coleman American University

Iyanla Kollock

Iyanla Kollock Rep. Nikema Williams

Saloni Chaswal

Saloni Chaswal Freelance

Sarah Haacke Byrd

Sarah Haacke Byrd Women Moving Millions

Roseby Gadama

Roseby Gadama Malawi National Assembly

Samantha Noland

Samantha Noland American University

Sayu Bhojwani

Sayu Bhojwani Women’s Democracy Lab

Sarai Chisala Tempelhoff

Sarai Chisala Tempelhoff The Complaints Tribunal of the Malawi National Intelligence Services

Nejla Liias

Nejla Liias Global Health Visions

Shabnum Sarfraz

Shabnum Sarfraz Women in Global Health

Sarah Kellogg

Sarah Kellogg The Lactation Network

Petra Bayr

Petra Bayr Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Ragnhildur Vilhjálmsdóttir

Ragnhildur Vilhjálmsdóttir City of Reykjavík

Rosheen Ngorima

Rosheen Ngorima Female Founders Initiative Global

Sophia Swire

Sophia Swire GEDI

Sophie Bionelli

Sophie Bionelli Running Start

Sihame Arbib

Sihame Arbib Victory Capital & Advisory

Sue Coates

Sue Coates SHF - Capital M

Tshanikati Tessa Ntshalintshali

Tshanikati Tessa Ntshalintshali Women Advancement for Economic and Leadership Empowerment Foundation in Africa

Susannah Wellford

Susannah Wellford Running Start

Zdenka Popović

Zdenka Popović Parliament of Montenegro

Stacey Boyd

Stacey Boyd Olivela

Tshering Tshomo

Tshering Tshomo Parliament of Bhutan

Varda Taneja

Varda Taneja Inara Advisors

Shaila Manyam

Shaila Manyam Burson

Pauline Koelbl

Pauline Koelbl ShEquity

Susan McPherson

Susan McPherson McPherson Strategies

Zione Ntaba

Zione Ntaba Malawi Judiciary

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir Government of Iceland

Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir

Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir Parliament of Iceland

Tea Trumbic

Tea Trumbic World Bank

Þórdís Lóa Þórhallsdóttir

Þórdís Lóa Þórhallsdóttir The city of Reykjavik

Þóra Arnórsdóttir

Þóra Arnórsdóttir

Susannah Hurd

Susannah Hurd Global Health Visions

Sarah Hawkes

Sarah Hawkes Global Health 5050

Simona Sandru

Simona Sandru Global Women TechLeaders

Urga Azat

Urga Azat Oddariya Foundation

Ada Waelder

Ada Waelder California State Association of Counties

Angelica Sirotin

Angelica Sirotin Sirotin Ventures

Clare Barber Tynwald

Clare Barber Tynwald Isle of Man parliament

Andrea Wilson

Andrea Wilson Women's Equality Party

Catherine Nakhabi Omanyo

Catherine Nakhabi Omanyo National assembly of Kenya

Cany Jobe GNPC

Cany Jobe GNPC

Ashley Reyes

Ashley Reyes Yale University

Chinjai Kambuzuma

Chinjai Kambuzuma Parliament of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Shahid Amin Khan International Human Rights Commission

Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Shahid Amin Khan International Human Rights Commission

Agnieszka Pomaska

Agnieszka Pomaska Sejm RP

Adea Roka Pylla

Adea Roka Pylla Municipality of Gjakova

Aileen McLeod

Aileen McLeod Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland

Alaa Murabit

Alaa Murabit Gates Foundation

Abla Amawi

Abla Amawi The Jordanian Senate

Abbie Hodgson

Abbie Hodgson Fordham University

Clarissa Duvigneau, German Embassy Reykjavik

Clarissa Duvigneau, German Embassy Reykjavik

Beatrice Fresko-Rolfo, Conseil National de Monaco

Beatrice Fresko-Rolfo, Conseil National de Monaco

Dagmara Szulce, International Advertising Association

Dagmara Szulce, International Advertising Association

Sangeetha Yogendran, Asia Justice Coalition

Sangeetha Yogendran, Asia Justice Coalition

Thomas Brezzo, Conseil National de Monaco

Thomas Brezzo Conseil National de Monaco

Dr. Sharmila Sahiba Faruqui Hashaam, National Assembly of Pakistan

Dr. Sharmila Sahiba Faruqui Hashaam, National Assembly of Pakistan

Karyna Radchenko, PAIS, UNESCO SDG4Youth

Karyna Radchenko, PAIS, UNESCO SDG4Youth

.Anastasiia Rudenko, Rubryka

Anastasiia Rudenko, Rubryka

Marinko Čavara

Marinko Čavara

Laura Zelenko, Bloomberg News

Laura Zelenko Bloomberg News

Meredith Whittaker, Signal

Meredith Whittaker Signal

Maithreyi Seetheraman, Facultas Media

Maithreyi Seetheraman, Facultas Media

Deborah Brosnan, Deborah Brosnan Associates

Deborah Brosnan, Deborah Brosnan Associates

Charlotte Yates, University of Guelph

Charlotte Yates, University of Guelph

Chuma Bubu, Clooney Foundation for Justice

Chuma Bubu, Clooney Foundation for Justice

Brenda Khwale, Clooney Foundation for Justice

Brenda Khwale, Clooney Foundation for Justice

Anuradha Das Mathur, DGA Group

Anuradha Das Mathur, DGA Group

Abosede George-Ogan, Women in Leadership Advancement Network

Abosede George-Ogan, Women in Leadership Advancement Network

Elah Alkalay, IBI

Elah Alkalay, IBI

Clara Ganslandt, Europea Union Delegation to Iceland

Clara Ganslandt, Europea Union Delegation to Iceland

Amelie Baudot

Amelie Baudot

Anna Grigoryan, National Assambly of Armenia

Anna Grigoryan, National Assambly of Armenia

Elín Helga Sveinbjörnsdóttir, Hvíta Húsið

Elín Helga Sveinbjörnsdóttir, Hvíta Húsið

Isis Nyong´o, DGA Group

Isis Nyong´o, DGA Group

Emonela Valikaj, Albanian Parliament

Emonela Valikaj, Albanian Parliament

Allison Tummon Kamphuis, P&G

Allison Tummon Kamphuis, P&G

Iman Marzouk, Assemblée nationale du Québec

Iman Marzouk, Assemblée nationale du Québec

Pretty Ziyambi, Parliament of Zimbabwe

Pretty Ziyambi, Parliament of Zimbabwe

Govindi Deerasinghe, Global Health 50_50

Govindi Deerasinghe, Global Health 50/50

Yamini Atmavilas, Dasra

Yamini Atmavilas, Dasra

Reem Younis

Reem Younis

Sunna Björg Helgadóttir, HS Orka

Sunna Björg Helgadóttir, HS Orka

Valerie Viviane Kouassi, Chaire UNESCO Eau, Femmes et Pouvoir de Décisions

Valerie Viviane Kouassi, Chaire UNESCO Eau, Femmes et Pouvoir de Décisions

Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ)

Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ)

Jonathan Eigege, Albright Stonebridge Group

Jonathan Eigege, Albright Stonebridge Group

Motunrayo Alaka, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism

Motunrayo Alaka, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism

Shaista Pervaiz, National Assembly of Pakistan

Shaista Pervaiz, National Assembly of Pakistan

Shelly Porges, Beyond The Billion

Shelly Porges, Beyond The Billion

MinailKhan, National Assembly of Pakistan

Minail Khan, National Assembly of Pakistan

Laurinda Rainey,JP Morgan Chase

Laurinda Rainey, JP Morgan Chase

Helga ValaHelgadóttir, The Reykjavik EDITION

Helga Vala Helgadóttir, The Reykjavik EDITION

TeresaKabondo, Parliament of Zimbabwe

Teresa Kabondo, Parliament of Zimbabwe

KatrínSigurðardóttir, The Reykjavik EDITION

Katrín Sigurðardóttir, The Reykjavik EDITION

Anuradha Das Mathur, DGA Group

Anuradha Das Mathur, DGA Group

MilvaEkonomi, Parliament of Albania

Milva Ekonomi Parliament of Albania

CigdemErdogan, Grand National Assembly of Turkey

Cigdem Erdogan, Grand National Assembly of Turkey

Iulia Dascalu

Iulia Dascalu

Juliette Rhinow

Juliette Rhinow

Maibort Petit Freedom Voice Report

Maibort Petit Freedom Voice Report

Umra Omar Safari Doctors

Umra Omar Safari Doctors

JulieWeber, The Helm

Julie Weber, The Helm

TamilaAfanasyeva, Odesa City Hall_edited

Tamila Afanasyeva, Odesa City Hall

KristinaWilfore, Reset Tech _ #ShePersisted_edited

Kristina Wilfore, Reset Tech _ #ShePersisted

WandaNowicka, Parliament of Poland_edited

Wanda Nowicka Parliament of Poland

Magnea GnáJóhannsdóttir, Reykjavik city_edited

Magnea Gná Jóhannsdóttir, Reykjavik city

LoriAdelman, Planned Parenthood Global_edited

Lori Adelman Planned Parenthood Global

NinaLevchuk, Impact Force_edited

Nina Levchuk Impact Force

JosephaMadigan, Houses of the Oireachtas_edited

Josepha Madigan Houses of the Oireachtas

JuditArenas, APCO Worldwide_edited

Judit Arenas APCO Worldwide

AstaRadikaite, Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania_edited

Asta Radikaite Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania

BjörkÞórarinsdóttir, HS Orka_edited

Björk Þórarinsdóttir, HS Orka

DinaAboughazala, Egab_edited

Dina Aboughazala, Egab

CristinaGallach, GWL Vocies_edited

Cristina Gallach, GWL Voices

AnuKumar, Ipas_edited

Anu Kuma Ipas

MarianaBrandeburgo, SheDecides_edited

Mariana Brandeburgo, SheDecides

FreiaVan Hee, Belgian Senate_edited

Freia Van Hee, Belgian Senate

RickZednik, Pangea Connections

Rick Zednik, Pangea Connections

TopherWhite, Rainforest Connection

Topher White, Rainforest Connection

NataliaPastor Aguirrezabal, GWL Vocies

Natalia Pastor Aguirrezabal, GWL Voices

Isobel Acquah, Certa Foundation

Isobel Acquah, Certa Foundation

Lilja Kjalarsdóttir, Alvotech

Lilja Kjalarsdóttir, Alvotech

Michelle Ringuette, American Federation of Teachers

Michelle Ringuette, American Federation of Teachers

Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir, OECD

Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir, OECD

Hallveig Andrésdóttir, Alvotech

Hallveig Andrésdóttir, Alvotech

Dorota Loboda, Sejm

Dorota Loboda, Sejm RP

Birna Káradóttir, Arion banki

Birna Káradóttir, Arion banki

Elina Hirvonen, Author, filmmaker

Elina Hirvonen, Author, filmmaker

Caroline Burke, theDifference Consulting

Caroline Burke, theDifference Consulting

Sandra Ýr Dungal, Sena

Sandra Ýr Dungal, Sena

Noora Fagerström, Parliament of Finland

Noora Fagerström, Parliament of Finland

Marie-Louise Tardif, Assemblée nationale du Québec

Marie-Louise Tardif, Assemblée nationale du Québec

Guðrún Tómasdóttir, Alcotech

Guðrún Tómasdóttir, Alcotech

Arndís Anna Reynisdóttir, Iceland Hotel Collection by Berjaya

Arndís Anna Reynisdóttir, Iceland Hotel Collection by Berjaya

Anna Steinsen, UN Women

Anna Steinsen, UN Women

Katrín Olga Jóhannesdóttir, Elma orkuviðskipti

Katrín Olga Jóhannesdóttir, Elma orkuviðskipti

Todd Sears, Out Leadership

Todd Sears, Out Leadership

Helga Björk Jósefsdóttir, Iceland Hotel Collection by Berjaya

Helga Björk Jósefsdóttir, Iceland Hotel Collection by Berjaya

Tinna Traustadóttir, Landsvirkjun

Tinna Traustadóttir, Landsvirkjun

Anne Pirson, Belgian Chamber of Representatives

Anne Pirson, Belgian Chamber of Representatives

Sarah Porter, Inspired Minds_edited

Sarah Porter, Inspired Minds

Neela Ghoshal, Outright International_edited

Neela Ghoshal, Outright International

Amna Ahmad, Liberal Democrats

Amna Ahmad, Liberal Democrats

Auður Elva Jónsdóttir, Alþingi

Auður Elva Jónsdóttir, Alþingi

Amy O´Brien, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Amy O´Brien, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Annita Demetriou, House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus

Annita Demetriou, House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus

WandaNowicka, Parliament of Poland

Wanda Nowicka, Parliament of Poland

Taylor Troup, Running Start

Taylor Troup, Running Start

Steinunn Gestsdóttir, University of Iceland

Steinunn Gestsdóttir, University of Iceland

Sharon Keogan, Houses of the Oireachtas

Sharon Keogan, Houses of the Oireachtas

Ruth Adriano Mendes, National Assembly of Angola

Ruth Adriano Mendes, National Assembly of Angola

Ragna Árnadóttir, Alþingi

Ragna Árnadóttir, Alþingi

PaulaLabra, Chamber of Deputies of Chile

Paula Labra, Chamber of Deputies of Chile

Nina Yuzhanina, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Nina Yuzhanina, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Nicole Collier, P&GNina Yuzhanina, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
NataliaPastor Aguirrezabal, GWL Vocies
Meri Galstyan, National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia

Meri Galstyan, National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia

Marta Gudjonsdottir, Reykjavíkurborg

Marta Gudjonsdottir, Reykjavíkurborg

Marinko Čavara

Marinko Čavara

Mariam Poghosyan, National Assembly of Armenia

Mariam Poghosyan, National Assembly of Armenia

LoriAdelman, Planned Parenthood Global

Lori Adelman, Planned Parenthood Global

Luciana Mona Cachiangui, National Assembly of Angola

Luciana Mona Cachiangui, National Assembly of Angola

Larry Adams, XSTEREOTYPE

Larry Adams, XSTEREOTYPE

KristinaWilfore, Reset Tech _ #ShePersisted

Kristina Wilfore, Reset Tech #ShePersisted

Klodiana Spahiu, Albanian Parliament

Klodiana Spahiu, Albanian Parliament

Julie Weber, The Helm

Julie Weber, The Helm

Judit Arenas, APCO Worldwide

Judit Arenas, APCO Worldwide

JosephaMadigan, Houses of the Oireachtas

Josepha Madigan, Houses of the Oireachtas

Jörundur Kristjánsson, Alþingi

Jörundur Kristjánsson, Alþingi

Isabel Maiato Bernardo, National Assembly of Angola

Isabel Maiato Bernardo, National Assembly of Angola

Heiðrún Pálsdóttir, Alþingi

Heiðrún Pálsdóttir, Alþingi

Irene Charalambides, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

Irene Charalambides, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

Frances Black, Houses of the Oireachtas

Frances Black, Houses of the Oireachtas

Elina Hirvonen, Author, filmmaker

Elina Hirvonen, Author, filmmaker

Emilia Galiano, The World Bank Group

Emilia Galiano, The World Bank Group

Benita Uruhisho, Certa Foundation

Benita Uruhisho, Certa Foundation

Bianca Biscaino, Ask Kat

Bianca Biscaino, Ask Kat

Bianca Debaets, Belgian Senate

Bianca Debaets, Belgian Senate

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Dr. J.Jarpa Dawuni Ph.D., Institute for African Women in Law

Martin Eyjólfsson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, ICELAND

Martin Eyjólfsson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, ICELAND

Bergdís Ellertsdóttir, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Bergdís Ellertsdóttir, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Arna Gerdur Bang,International department Parliament of Iceland

Arna Gerdur Bang,International department Parliament of Iceland

A. Edda Jökulsdóttir, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland

A. Edda Jökulsdóttir, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland

Guðmunda Ólafsdóttir, Lífeyrissjóður verslunarmanna

Guðmunda Ólafsdóttir, Lífeyrissjóður verslunarmanna

Conversationists 2024

In the coming weeks we will keep publishing Forum Conversationists
...in the meantime start planning your stay in Iceland...

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On 13-14 November 2023, the Government of Iceland, and the Parliament of Iceland co-hosted the sixth annual Reykjavík Global Forum in partnership with Women Political Leaders (WPL), welcoming over 500 Conversationists from more than 80 countries in Iceland

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The Reykjavík Global continues to empower more women to attain and retain power. In 2023 the Forum convened leaders under the heading Power, Together for Leadership with focus on major themes such as:

  • Digital Technology & Generative AI: The opportunities and challenges of the next generation of digital technology, including generative AI, privacy and the impact of disinformation on democracy. 

  • The Future of Cities: How cities are innovating to create more equitable spaces for their citizens, including the impacts of climate change. 

  • The Reykjavik Index: For the sixth year, the Index will be introduced by Kantar Public, including a breakout analysis on the Nordic countries, which generally score higher for gender equality. The forum will highlight additional global research studies that intersect with the Index

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