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RGF 2025 PANELS & PROGRAMME PILLARS

PROGRAMME & PANELS

Below are general Social Media Cards with all main stage panels and the Programming Pillars for the Forum 2025

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Since 2018, the Reykjavík Index for Leadership has tracked public perceptions of women and men as leaders—revealing both progress and persistent bias across societies. This session will feature the official presentation of the 2025 Index, identifying powerful opportunities to shift norms, break down barriers, and build inclusive leadership for the future.

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What have we learned and how far have we progressed in the thirty years since the landmark 1995 Beijing World Conference on Women? We will examine the accomplishments driven by the vision behind the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and how we can draw from that vision and the successes it created to address today’s intersecting crises, from climate change to digital biases. Together, let’s commit to transformative action for the future.

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From stadiums to boardrooms, the fight for equal pay continues to make headlines – and progress. This dynamic panel brings together trailblazing women athletes and leaders in sports to discuss the state of pay equity in athletics today. What gains have been made? Where does the gap still persist? And how does the struggle for equal pay in sports mirror – and influence – the broader movement for economic justice across all professions? This powerful conversation is centered on actions we can take in the arena of advocacy with examples of how pioneering women have turned victories on the field into victories for equal pay.

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Despite decades of progress, women remain underrepresented in corporate leadership and boardrooms around the world. This timely panel brings together influential women leaders across industries to explore the current state of gender equity on boards of directors. From leading AI planning to setting new standards for success, these experts will share personal insights, hard-won lessons, and strategies for accelerating change. This conversation centers on actions we can take to achieve equal representation on boards. and why it’s critical to the future of work.

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When it comes to women’s leadership, what’s the connection between visibility and belief? As women lead bold solutions to rebuild health, care, and economic systems under pressure, prominent leadership roles shift perception and reshape what people believe is possible. When power is used to deliver results, women move beyond representation into changemaking.

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What are the successful strategies for defeating the malign actors who exploit social media platform design to weaken democratic resilience? What strategic interventions, from platform accountability to smart communication are working? How can we disrupt rampant online abuses? Drawing from frontline research in more than 30 countries such as Moldova, Brazil, Kenya, we will spotlight how digital solidarity is growing and what actions we can take to dismantle these harmful systems and reclaim the digital public square.

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How do we address this in the next generation? What is working and how can we scale this in work through government systems? This panel will highlight evidence-based approaches that are shifting gender norms among adolescents, from education and health to media and community engagement. Leaders will explore how governments, civil society, and international partners can embed these strategies into systems, ensuring long-term impact and measurable progress toward gender equality.

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Our Reykjavik Global Community of leaders are continuously transforming ideas and expertise into powerful actions. As we prepare to return to our day-to-day responsibilities and roles, what are the key lessons from our time in Iceland, and most importantly, how can women leaders use their respective spheres of influence and power to drive the global agenda for equality and women’s leadership in 2026.

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Women’s participation in defense and security is a proven driver of stability, resilience, and effective policymaking. What barriers remain to fully integrating gender perspectives into national security strategies and defense institutions? This panel convenes policymakers, security experts, and international leaders to examine the evidence, share best practices, and explore policy tools that strengthen inclusive security systems. The discussion will highlight concrete steps governments and international organizations can take to advance global security.

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Women are stepping into financial leadership – shaping markets, building wealth, and redefining influence from the ground up. We will hear from trailblazing women in finance as they explore the challenges they've faced, the breakthroughs they've achieved, and the systems that still need to change. How do women attain, retain, and grow economic power in industries historically dominated by men? And what does a more sustainable financial future look like?

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The Women's Day Off 1975 was a landmark moment in Icelandic history and in the global fight for gender equality. On October 24, 1975, 90% of Icelandic women walked off the job — both paid and unpaid — to protest gender inequality in wages, political power, and domestic responsibilities. Shops closed, schools shut down, flights were canceled.
The country stopped — and listened. This peaceful mass strike became a turning point in Icelandic history and a global example of effective activism.

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Gender equality requires everyone at the table. This panel explores how rethinking
masculinity and engaging men and boys as active allies can accelerate progress toward gender equality. From challenging harmful norms to fostering emotional intelligence, accountability, and shared responsibility, our speakers will discuss the cultural shifts and strategies needed to build strong, inclusive alliances. We will have a candid conversation about partnership, transformation, and the powerful actions men and boys can take in advancing equality for all.

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As technology evolves at lightning speed, so too must the policies that govern it and the best practices for securing individual security, countering attacks on rights, protecting the free press, and ensuring access to job opportunities for young adults facing new realities.. Experts in tech, law, and public policy will dive into the future of tech governance, its intersection with equality and its implications for next gen workers. From the power of global platforms to the push for data privacy, regulation, and ethical AI, this conversation will explore the delicate balance between innovation and accountability. How do we create rules that keep pace with change, protect equality rights, and empower new technologies without stifling progress? We will look ahead to the challenges, opportunities, and actions shaping the next chapter of tech policy.

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Our panelists will explore the invisible engine that keeps societies running, while remaining vastly undervalued. Experts and policymakers will explore why supporting care work is essential to building resilient, inclusive economies. From early childhood education to elder care, from domestic labor to healthcare, we’ll examine how shifting perspectives and policies can elevate care as a cornerstone of economic justice, equality, and sustainable development. It's time to take action by putting care at the center of the global agenda. This conversation centers on actions driving global success stories, while examining the challenges and successes of its implementation.

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Amid headwinds, from a rollback of DEI to a backsliding on gender equality, growing
anti-rights movements to autocratic governments closing civic spaces and diminishing funding for gender equality, how are women leaders kicking down doors and creating windows of opportunity? We’ll discuss how to find wedges for progress in turbulent environments, with personal and specific stories of success.

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The inclusion of women in peace processes is not just a matter of equality: It’s essential for lasting change. This panel brings together global leaders and experts to discuss the pivotal role women play in taking action for peacebuilding efforts, conflict resolution, and security policies. Drawing on real-world examples, we’ll explore the core elements of modern peace policy, including inclusion of diverse leaders, building immunity to disinformation, and promoting healthy information ecosystems. As 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, we will hear from leaders taking action for peace efforts worldwide, and why it’s crucial for our future.

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Around the world, democratic norms are being tested, from rising authoritarianism and electoral manipulation to vibrant civic movements pushing back against repression. As we near the end of 2025, this panel will explore the current state of democracy on a global scale – and how we can take action to create gender equality policies that strengthen democracy. Experts from across disciplines will examine the forces challenging democratic governance, spotlight regions of both democratic backsliding and renewal, and consider the role of institutions, technology, and civil society in shaping the future of democracy and equality. Join us for a timely and urgent conversation about where democracy stands and where it’s headed.