International Women’s Day Conference

Beyond the Horizon

A Bold New Vision for Every Woman and Girl

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International Women’s Day Conference

Beyond the Horizon

A Bold New Vision for Every Woman and Girl

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Building a World Where Every Woman Feels Valued and Empowered

  • March 8 11am - 2pm (Dubai Time)
  • 250+ Delegates
  • 15+ International Speakers
  • 4 Interesting Key Note Speeches
  • 2 Engaging Panel Discussions
  • Free Workshop Session
  • Virtual Conference
  • Certificate of Attendance

A world where women rise

is a world where everyone thrives.

RIGHTS - The Foundation of a Just Society

She is fierce in her pursuit of justice. Every woman and girl deserve the rights to education, healthcare, safety, and freedom of choice. Recognizing and upholding these rights is not just a moral obligation but a necessity for building a fair and just world. When women are given the right to participate fully in society, they shape policies, lead innovations, and drive meaningful change for generations to come.

EQUALITY - Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

She is fearless in the fight for equality. True progress is only possible when women and girls have equal opportunities to thrive. Gender equality is not about competition, it is also about collaboration, fairness, and inclusion. Equal access to education, employment, and leadership roles paves the way for stronger economies, more resilient communities, and a society where every individual can reach their full potential without fear or limitation.

EMPOWERMENT - A World Without Limits

She is the future, shaping a world without limits. Empowered women empower the world. When women are given the tools, resources, and confidence to lead, they inspire change at every level—from their families to global industries. Investing in the empowerment of women and girls is not just about fairness—it is about unlocking the full potential of humanity.

About BOWLD 2025

Beyond the Horizon - A Bold New Vision for Every Women and Girl

This International Women’s Day, let us gather as voices of change, hearts of resilience, and minds of boundless ambition. Let us embark on a journey beyond the horizon, where limitations dissolve, and new possibilities emerge for every woman and girl.

Blue Ocean Women Leadership Development BOWLD is more than a platform, it is a movement of extraordinary women who dare to dream, lead, and transform. It is a celebration of visionaries, trailblazers, and pioneers who shape the future with courage and conviction.

As we host the 6th edition of BOWLD, we stand at the threshold of a new era, where empowerment knows no bounds, where progress is not a privilege but a promise. This year, we illuminate the path forward, embracing innovation, equity, and the indomitable spirit of womanhood.

Join us for a transformative 3-hour virtual conference, where wisdom meets inspiration, and aspirations take flight. Together, let us break barriers, rewrite narratives, and craft a world where every woman and girl are seen, heard, and empowered.

Because when she rises, the world soars with her.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

KEYNOTES

  • The Power of Representation Why Every Girl Needs to See Women in Leadership
  • Financial Freedom for Life Teaching Girls and Women to Build Wealth and Independence
  • Breaking the Cycle Educating Girls, Empowering Women, Transforming Generations
  • Unpaid to Unstoppable Recognizing and Redistributing Women’s Invisible Labor

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Challenging the Beauty Standard

How Media Shapes Women’s and Girls’ Self-Worth

Unpacking the role of advertising, film, and social media in shaping body image, confidence, and aspirations.

The Allyship Equation

Engaging Men and Boys in the Fight for Gender Equality

Building a world where men actively support and uplift women and girls.

Visionary Voices

Bahar Selman
Founding Partner & Executive Coach Uphuman Corporate Trainer & Team Coach
Nada El Gazzar
CEO & Founder UpskillX Advisory & Coaching, UAE Excellence Advisor & NLP Trainer
Subha Rakesh
Fide Arbiter,Toastmaster & Director Cognizance Academy for Chess & Vedic Math, Kerala, India
Sonia Hadi Al Marzooqi
Founding Board Member Subway, UAE 51 Emirati Women Achiever

Lama Atoui

Asst. Program Director - HR & Soft Skills Blue Ocean Corporation
Niamh Briody Jordan
CEO & Founder The Briody Jordan Group
Dr. Dalia Gheit
GM of SIVA consultation Re-engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality Expert, KSA - USA
Tala Al Ansari
Executive Advisor ATĂ–LYE, UAE Certified Innovation Trainer & Workshop Facilitator
Umarrah Shafiq
Chartered Financial Planner Skybound Wealth Management

Dagmar Turkova

Vice President MEBAS - Middle East Business Association for Sustainability Co-Founder& COO INova Global Solutions, UAE

Annabel Harper

Director Change Connection Executive Leadership Coach

Salma Kanaan

Senior Faculty Blue Ocean Corporation
Katleen Penel
Founder The Glory of Excellence, Amsterdam Co-Founder HR Devils, Belgium
Rania Abou Hamzeh
Quality Management and Corporate Training Expert
Dagmar Turkova
Vice President, European Women’s Association
Board Advisor, Ed-Watch Official
Co-Founder & COO, INova Global Solutions

Florence Bueno

Ambassador of Women Empowerment
HR Director, SEE Engineering

Nada El Gazzar

CEO - UpskillX Advisory & Coaching
Excellence Advisor & NLP Trainer

Sonia Hadi Al Marzooqi

51 Emirati Women Achiever
Founding Board Member, Subway UAE
Former President, World Wide Technology

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