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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!
FORUM PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK
THIS PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MAINSTAGE CONVERSATIONS INCLUDE:
GLOBAL STATE OF DEMOCRACY: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
REDEFINING WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN LAW: BEYOND STEREOTYPES & ECHO CHAMBERS
EARTHQUAKES, ERUPTIONS & EXTREME WEATHER: HOW ICELAND'S LEADERS SUPPORT COMMUNITIES & PLAN FOR UNCERTAINTY
TECHNOLOGY & LEADERSHIP: NEW & EMERGING ISSUES
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS: WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S WORKING?
THE IMPACT OF STORYTELLING IN CHANGING GENDER NORMS
FACTS, TRUST & DEMOCRACY: NEW STRATERGIES FOR A NEW ERA
WOMEN IN POWER: A FRANK ASSESSMENT HOW FAR WE HAVE TO GO
MIND & BODY: THE INTERSECTION OF MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH
THE REYKJAVÍK INDEX FOR LEADERSHIP 2024: THE BIGGER PICTURE
MEN & BOYS: BALANCING POWER & BUILDING ALLIANCES
THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION:INVESTING IN WOMEN
FINANCE: MONEY, POWER & WOMEN
CHARGING FORWARD: HOW THE NEXT GENERATION WILL LEAD
HEALTH, LAW & ECONOMICS
THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION: INVESTING IN WOMEN
EQUAL PAY: NEXT STEPS FOR CHANGE
EQUAL REPRESENTATION: MODELS FOR SUCCESS
EQUAL PARENTAL LEAVE: CASE STUDIES FOR PROGRESS
ENDING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE: SECURING SAFETY
WOMEN PEACE & SECURITY
DIVERSITY & REPRESENTATION IN DECISION MAKING SPACES
THE REYKJAVIK ACTION ITEMS: HOW TO MOVE THE NEEDLE
Reykjavik Global Forum 2024 Co-Chairs:
Maria Ressa,
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and
Co-Founder & CEO of Rappler
Devika
Bulchandani,
Global CEO
Ogilvy
Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir
Minister for Foreign Affairs
of Iceland
Janet Mbugua
Media Personality, Founder & CEO
Inua Dada Foundation
2024 Conversationists include:
 S. Mona Shina Equality Now |  Chrissy Houlahan, US House of Representatives |  Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili Human Capital Africa (HCA) / School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) |
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 Rothna Begum, Clooney Foundation for Justice |  Mary Robinson, The Elders |  Gary Barker Equimundo |
 Paula Cox, Former Premier of Bermuda |  Jackie Jones, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |  Varina Winder, Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues, Department of State |
 Michelle Milford Morse UN Foundation |  Céline Haytayan, Assemblée nationale du Québec |  Martin Chungong Inter-Parliamentary Union |
 Adela Raz Princeton University |  Margaret Crotty JSI |  Maria Ressa Rappler |
 Isabel Capeloa Gil, UCP |  Gurpriya Singh, Purpose |  Michelle Dorothy, U.S. House of Representatives |
 Linda Robinson, Council on Foreign Relations |  Varina Winder, Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues, Department of State |  Agné Bilotaité, Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania |
 Christie Jones, International Association of Women Judges |  Maria Leoni, GQUAL Campaign |  Mandira Kalaan, Purpose |
 Hortense Euphrasie Epouse Yao Kouassi, The UNESCO chair on water, women & decision-making |  Gbela Temitayo Olawumi, African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation |  Lucina DiMeco, #ShePersisted |
 Andria Wilson Mirza, Women In Film |  Katherine Usalis, RepresentWomen |  Maureen Kademaunga, Parliament of Zimbabwe |
 Hesta Prynn Music is Therapy |  Hon. Nancy Chaola Mdooko, Parliament of Malawi |  Devika Bulchandani Ogilvy |
 Kristine Beitland, Microsoft Norge |  Jose Campi Equimundo |  Veronika Remisova, National Council of Slovak Republic |
 Amelia Kraij Lopez-Huix, The Kraij House |  Aia Eza Nacilia Troso, National Assembly of Angola |  Dhivya O’Connor Cherie Blair Foundation for Women |
 Hon. Rugiatu Rosy Kanu, Parliament of Sierra Leone |  Emily Christner, Steel Pens Consulting |  Alex Munive, Matriz Solutions |
 Rosemary Becchi, BHFS |  Jasandra Nyker, SAJA Climate Partners |  Nicolette van Duursen, Ipas |
 Kponh Taly Éveline |  Lara Scarpi, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe |  Leanne Kemp, Everledger |
 Valentina Grippo, Council of Europe |  Savannah Russo, Global Health Visions |  Rita Singh, Carnegie Mellon University |
 Bettina Buchholz, MVZ des TUM Klinikum |  Bettina Buchholz, MVZ des TUM Klinikum |  Rebecca Yei Kamara, Sierra Leone House of Parliament |
 Eliza Reid Author |  Tia Viering, Novartis International AG |  Yvonne Karmann-Proppert, Pharma-Labor GmbH |
 Elisabeth Prass, National Assembly of Quebec |  Maria Eugenia Barna, Chamber of Deputies of Romania |  Alison Varco Gates Foundation |
 Dr. Pam Rajput Panjab University/ National Alliance of Women |  Jenny Hill Embassy of Canada in Iceland |  Yvonne Buliba, Royalmedia Services |
 Tanya Zharov, Alvotech |  Cynthia Richie Terrell Represent Women |  Carrin Patman Embassy of the United States of America |
 Amie Lewis, International Association of Women Judges |  Chimwemwe Fabiano Akina Mama wa Afrika |  Ann Starrs Global Health Visions |
 Judie Lyn Smith, Law Office of Judie L. Smith |  Nancy Arendt, Parliament of Luxembourg |  Xavier Prats-Monné, Open University of Catalonia |
 Jennifer Blanke, Symbiotics Investments |  Elise Hufano The Difference |  Ivanna Maria Lujan Padilla, Congreso De La Republica de Guatemala |
 Helga Vala Helgadóttir Valva lögmenn |  Leonor Cruz, National Assembly of Angola |  Helena Bonguela National Assembly of Angola |
 Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir Government of Iceland |  Martha Mghendi-Fisher, European Women Payments Network |  Halima Daud Parliament of Malawi |
 Dagný Pétursdóttir Sky Lagoon |  Halla Signý Kristjánsdóttir Parliament of Iceland |  Caroline Bettinger-Lopez University of Miami School of Law |
 Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir Government of Iceland |  Emily Minster US Congress |  Stella Samúelsdóttir, UN Women Iceland |
 Dawn Kinnish Tynwald Parliament |  Swati Tarafdar, |  Katie Kulik NET Revenue LLC |
 Clare Barber Tynwald - Parliament of Isle of Man |  Linda Hofstad Helleland Parliament of Norway |  Carolina Cerqueira National Assembly of Angola |
 Caroline Aluoch Odera Global Peace Women |  Kesang Dorjee Parliament of Bhutan |  Ann Warner International Centre for Research on Women |
 Carol Becker Columbia University School of the Arts |  Einar Þorsteinsson Mayor of Reykjavík |  Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo Global Minority Parliamentarians Caucus |
 Anu Laamanen Embassy of Finland |  Annah Shiri Parliament of Zimbabwe |  Andjela Vojinovic Parliament of Montenegro |
 Jonathan Sirotin Shapley Technologies, INC. |  Andjela Vojinovic Parliament of Montenegro | Amelia Kraij Lopez-Huix The Kraij House |
 France Dube Astra Zeneca | Aia Eza Nacilia Troso National Assembly of Angola |  Mabel Memory Chinomona Parliament of the Republic of Zimbabwe |
 Gisela Davico Better Than Cah Alliance |  Bryony Mathew UK Government |  Rene Jones United Talent Agency |
 Asia Yaghi i am a human for rights of persons with disability |  Millie Odhiambo Kenya National Assembly |  Natasha Mudhar The World We Want |
 Amanda Austin Equal Measures 2030 |  Maria Fabricius Politician school Raise you voice (Höj Rösten) |  Sigríður Dúna Kristmundsdóttir |
 Gesa Braeutigam Federal Foreign Office |  Rosemarie Bangura Parliament of Sierra leone |  Alison Holder Equal Measures 2030 |
 Beth Reilly Digital Matter LLC |  Sabrina Mahtani Women Beyond Walls |  Liz Braz Parliament of Luxembourg |
 Honorable Umu Pyne Parliament of Sierre leone |  Nancy Arendt Parliament of Luxembourg |  Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg B-WEL |
 Ingibjörg Isaksen Parliament of Iceland |  Rosangela Moro Federal Representative at Brazilian Parlament |  Yevheniia Kravchuk Parliament of Ukraine |
 Awamary Lowe-Khan The Woman Boss |  Sif Gunnarsdóttir The office of the President of Iceland |  Eliana Zatschler Secretary General Europea |
 Ebony Young Queens Borough President's Office |  Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir, University of Iceland |  Renée Lahti Linei Kokua Advisory |
 Kponh Taly Éveline, Député of the National Assembly |  Nathalie Loiseau European Parliament |  Olena Malynska Women on Boards Ukraine |
 Deborah Douglas Northwestern University |  Halldóra Traustadóttir Municipality of Reykjavík |  Kristín Linda Árnadóttir Landsvirkjun |
 Marina Morozova Parliament of Republic of Moldova |  Helga Lára Hauksdóttir Arion bank hf |  Bishnu maya Pariyar Association for Dalit Advancement of Nepal |
 Stacey Boyd Olivela |  Sumaiya Islam Open society foundations |  Steinunn Ragna Hjartar Sena |
 Emily Lampkin The Women Leaders Series |  Natascha Bonnermann Pan Am Lounge/Westblick GmbH |  Kelly Grace Gibson Stronger Than Communications - Running Start |
 Annie Kapandula Kalamatila Ministry of local government |  Amy Jerrett-Kotsenas Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |  Lakeitha Anderson Greenberg Traurig |
 Beth Frondoso Rappler |  Kevin Lu Partners Group |  Mónica Quesada Cordero El Colectivo 506 - Solutions Journalism Network |
 Catherine Loughlin Dalhousie University |  Donna Dasko The Senate of Canada |  Svanhildur Konráðsdóttir Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center |
 Jón Atli Benediktsson University of Iceland |  Jessica Hogle Tennessee Valley Authority |  Marissa Pittman Running Start |
 Michelle Harrison Kantar Public |  Yasmin Ratansi Ethical Edge |  Lubna Dawany Mizan, Law Group for Human Rights |
 Anino Emuwa Avandis Consulting |  Anna Hakobyan My Step Foundation |  Taguhi Tovmasyan National Assembly of Republic of Armenia |
 Claire Tavernier |  Tatenda Dzvimbo Housing Assistance Council |  Joef Lentsch ELECTA |
 Marie Jeanne d´Arc Masy Goulamaly Société Au Bas Prix |  Ayumi Moore Aoki Women in Tech Global |  Iða Brá Benediktsdóttir Arion bank |
 Juliette Rhinow Gettysburg College |  Gisele Yoka Momo La Renovation du Congo |  Charlotte Bagge Hansen Moderaterne |
 Nicole Monge APCO Worldwide |  Ashley McNeil American Hotel and Lodging |  Navid Samandari Footprint Fund |
 Ana Kreacic Oliver Wyman Forum |  Mariana Lucreteanu Parliament of the Republic of Moldova |  Anastasia Pappas E-axes Inc. |
 Tracie Potts Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College |  Jocelyn Mangan Him For Her |  Beth-Ann Eason Quad. Infillion |
 Lára B. Pétursdóttir Sena |  Mary Seery Kearney Seanad Eireann |  Crystal Riedemann VAXA Technologies Iceland |
 Dagbjört Hákonardóttir Parliament of Iceland |  Dr. Halimah Nuhu Sanda |  Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir |
 Tizzy Brown |  Bryndis Haraldsdottir Alþingi |  Mayuri Bhattacharjee |
 Heiða Hilmisdóttir City of Reykjavík |  Felicia Knaul University of Miami |  Mia Keeys Hologic, Inc. |
 Jódís Skúladóttir Parliament of Iceland |  Drita Llolla Parliament of Montenegro |  Maryna Smahina Rubryka |
 Adrienne Christian United States House of Representatives |  Laura Liswood Council of Women World Leaders |  Anupama Bhardwaj Sheqonomi SHEQONOMI |
 Elizabeth Ngonzi The International Social Impact Institute |  Melodi Kaya nuva.ai / University of Portsmouth |  Arbenesha Kuqi Municipality of Gjakova |
 Sue Black Durham University |  Donna Leinwand Leger DC Media Strategies |  Monica Semedo European Parliament |
 Alaya Adogboba Women in Global Health |  Gesa Braeutigam Federal Foreign Office |  Habiba Osman Malawi Human Rights Commission |
 Biata Beatrice Karimatsenga Nyabani Parliament of Zimbabwe |  Anna Dorangricchia Union for the Mediterranean |  Rejhana Dervisevic Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
 Alison Varco Gates Foundation |  Tsitsi Gezi Pan African Parliament |  Angela Munteanu Pojoga Parliament of the Republic of Moldova |
 Kat Randel Pop Venture |  Lores Lopez Dones Mentores- Women Mentors |  Iulia Dascalu Parliament of the Republic of Moldova |
 Ásdis Pétursdóttir Icelandair |  Shaunna Thomas UltraViolet |  Charu Pragya BJP |
 Hajer Derouiche Actifs Précieux |  Diana Hwang Asian American Women's Political Initiative (AAWPI) |  Auður Önnu Magnúsdóttir Icelandic Women’s Rights Association |
 Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir City of Reykjavík |  Janet Mbugua Inua Dada Foundation |  Bridget Burger STEM Island |
 Dorien Rookmaker Meer |  Dr Mahasen Aljaghoub Aljaghoub House of senate Jordan |  Martha Marwa County Assembly of Nyamira |
 Camila Crescimbeni The Future Co. |  Darina Luščíková NR SR |  Dobrina Damjanovska BLS Moda exclusive |
 Erin Grau Charter |  Elisha London Prospira Global / United for Global Mental Health |  Erin Loos Cutraro She Should Run |
 Ellen Calmon Píeta organisation/Icelandic Women's Rights Association |  Helga Maria Albertsdottir Sky Lagoon |  J.Jarpa Dawuni Institute for African Women in Law |
 Gabrielle Fitzgerald Panorama |  Heather Mills Tilson Technology Management |  Georgia Keohane Soros Economic Development Fund |
 Frances Fitzgerald European Parliament |  Hildur Björnsdottir City of Reykjavik |  Eyoanwan Itam Bassey Otu Government of Cross River State Nigeria |
 Ingrīda Circene Parliament of Latvia (Saeima) |  Iryna Gerashchenko Ukrainian Parliament |  Ibtissame Azzaoui ATLAS Dynamics |
 Edie Lush |  Janet Salazar Foundation for the Support of the United Nations |  Jennifer Barroso United States Department of State |
 Katarzyna Ueberhan Parliament of Poland |  Judy Gitau Equality Now |  Jevrosima Pejovic Parliament of Montenegro |
 Katherin Kirschenmann The DO |  Josie Christodoulou Cyprus Government |  Diljá Einarsdóttir Parliament of Iceland |
 Karen Melchior European Parliament |  Kerry Gibson ZiphyCare |  Krista Sande-Kerback Self-employed |
 Lakeisha Skinner Running Start |  Jessica Zweig SimplyBe. Agency |  Khouloud El Wattar Lebanese Women Towards Decision Making |
 Lene Søvold Independent |  Lamia Mounavaraly Aujourd'hui Les Citoyennes |  Maggie Ngwena Parliament of the Republic of Zimbabwe |
 Janna Salokangas Mission Impact Academy |  Andri Heiðar Kristinsson Frumtak Ventures |  Lori Russo Stanton Communications |
 Lisa Bombin Unico Communications |  Kira Marie Peter-Hansen Greens/EFA |  Dominik Weh Oliver Wyman GmbH |
 Kira Rudik Parliament of Ukraine |  Magnea Thorey Hjalmarsdottir Concordia |  Lauren Leader All In Together |
 Liz Perkins Daily Express |  Mariana Lucreteanu Parliament of the Republic of Moldova |  Julia Lalla-Maharajh OBE VSO |
 Maria Pancu Parliament of Republic Moldova |  Dorothee Brakmann PharmaDeutschland |  Melodie Watson-Davis Running Start |
 Mary Navicha Malawi National Assembly |  Mesila Doda Parliament of Albania |  Maibort Petit Freedom Voice Report |
 Nashwa Al Ruwaini Pyramedia Group |  Natalie Jaresko EY Parthenon |  Kelly Panlaqui The White House |
 Nina Kasimati Hellenic Parliament |  Nicole Vasquez MBD Partners |  Onyinye Aningo NBC |
 Purity Kuria Giriama Holdings |  Marina Morozova Parliament of Republic of Moldova |  Paula Gould Women Tech Iceland |
 Roselyn Musarurwa Surdax Investments |  Ruby Coleman American University |  Iyanla Kollock Rep. Nikema Williams |
 Saloni Chaswal Freelance |  Sarah Haacke Byrd Women Moving Millions |  Roseby Gadama Malawi National Assembly |
 Samantha Noland American University |  Sayu Bhojwani Women’s Democracy Lab |  Sarai Chisala Tempelhoff The Complaints Tribunal of the Malawi National Intelligence Services |
 Nejla Liias Global Health Visions |  Shabnum Sarfraz Women in Global Health |  Sarah Kellogg The Lactation Network |
 Petra Bayr Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe |  Ragnhildur Vilhjálmsdóttir City of Reykjavík |  Rosheen Ngorima Female Founders Initiative Global |
 Sophia Swire GEDI |  Sophie Bionelli Running Start |  Sihame Arbib Victory Capital & Advisory |
 Sue Coates SHF - Capital M |  Umra Omar Safari Doctors |  Tshanikati Tessa Ntshalintshali Women Advancement for Economic and Leadership Empowerment Foundation in Africa |
 Susannah Wellford Running Start |  Zdenka Popović Parliament of Montenegro |  Stacey Boyd Olivela |
 Tshering Tshomo Parliament of Bhutan |  Varda Taneja Inara Advisors |  Shaila Manyam Burson |
 Pauline Koelbl ShEquity |  Susan McPherson McPherson Strategies |  Zione Ntaba Malawi Judiciary |
 Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir Government of Iceland |  Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir Parliament of Iceland |  Tea Trumbic World Bank |
 Þórdís Lóa Þórhallsdóttir The city of Reykjavik |  Þóra Arnórsdóttir |  Susannah Hurd Global Health Visions |
 Sarah Hawkes Global Health 5050 |  Simona Sandru Global Women TechLeaders |  Sophie Grégoire Trudeau |
 Urga Azat Oddariya Foundation |  Ada Waelder California State Association of Counties |  Angelica Sirotin Sirotin Ventures |
 Clare Barber Tynwald Isle of Man parliament |  Andrea Wilson Women's Equality Party |  Catherine Nakhabi Omanyo National assembly of Kenya |
 Cany Jobe GNPC |  Ashley Reyes Yale University |  Chinjai Kambuzuma Parliament of the Republic of Zimbabwe |
 Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Shahid Amin Khan International Human Rights Commission |  Agnieszka Pomaska Sejm RP |  Adea Roka Pylla Municipality of Gjakova |
 Aileen McLeod Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland |  Alaa Murabit Gates Foundation |  Abla Amawi The Jordanian Senate |
 Abbie Hodgson Fordham University |
In the coming weeks we will keep publishing Forum Conversationists
...in the meantime start planning your stay in Iceland...
The above hotels have generously offered those attending the Forum discounted rates which can be seen by clicking on each hotel link. Please note that RGF is in no way involved in the booking process. Any queries you may have should be directed directly to each hotel.
FORUM
2023
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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
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:
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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.
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The Future of Cities: How cities are innovating to create more equitable spaces for their citizens, including the impacts of climate change.
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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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FORUM
2023
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