Kuala Lumpur:A total of 66 international speakers from 17 countries will gather in the federal capital for the Annual Women Economic Forum (WEF) and G100 Global Meet 2026, scheduled from October 14 to 17 at the International Youth Centre.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the line-up of local and foreign speakers representing various sectors from countries including Slovenia, the United States, the Philippines, and Australia was officially unveiled at the speakers' launch and press conference.
Among the prominent speakers featured are former Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Sepang International Circuit chairman Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz, and Commissioner of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Sittie Aishah Baicon Cayongcat Nuska.
President of the G100 Global Club Datin Dr. Hartini Osman stated that the programme aims to reinforce the role of women as key drivers of economic and social growth while facilitating knowledge exchange, cross-border networking, business expansion, and strategic partnerships. Hartini, also the WEF ASEAN 2026 president, highlighted the event's potential to translate cross-border dialogues into actionable economic opportunities and meaningful global impact.
"This gathering brings together the spirit of WEF and the global leadership network of G100, creating a platform where women from different nations, sectors, generations, and backgrounds can meet, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships," she said.
Themed 'Powering the Future Empowering Communities and Cultures of Care, Co-Existence, Creativity and Commerce Through Women-Led Development,' the four-day event will feature 25 comprehensive sessions including keynote speeches, plenary sessions, global policy dialogues, fireside chats, workshops, and the G100 Global Meet Dialogue and Roundtable.
Several side events will also occur concurrently, such as the Persatuan Usahawan Wawasan Wanita Malaysia (WAWASANITA) 30th Pearl Jubilee Gala and Awards on October 15, the '1 Day Transformation Lab' by Persatuan Semarak Cinta Kasih, and the 5KM Run for Hope on October 17, in conjunction with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
Multiple strategic collaborations and Memoranda of Understanding are expected to be signed during the gathering, further strengthening the agenda for collaboration in the areas of women's development, entrepreneurship, community, economic, and social development.