GLOBAL WOMEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026

<p><!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MFogNTU3iY","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --></p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class='et_post_video'></div> </div> </figure> <p><!-- /wp:embed --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>The Ground-Breaking Global Women Leadership Summit Returns for Its Landmark Eighth Gathering of Visionary Women Shaping Generations and Nations</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>The Global Women Leadership Summit 2026 (GWLS26) proudly returns for its eighth consecutive year as one of the world’s most influential platforms convening visionary women, thought leaders, pioneers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and global change agents committed to shaping the future of transformational leadership and inspiring generational impact and global change.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Taking place <strong>6th–7th November 2026</strong> at the state‑of‑the‑art <strong>Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park, L16 9JD</strong>, the summit will once again position Liverpool as a global hub for purpose‑driven leadership, innovation, and cross‑border collaboration. Daily sessions will run from <strong>10:00 AM to 5:00 PM</strong>, followed by the prestigious <strong>Visionary Woman Awards Dinner</strong> on <strong>Saturday, 7th November, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM</strong>, where exceptional women whose leadership demonstrates sustained generational contribution and global relevance will be formally honoured.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvcXR6yYs_0\u0026amp;t=8s","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --></p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class='et_post_video'></div> </div> </figure> <p><!-- /wp:embed --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>This year’s theme, <strong>“The Visionary Woman: Leading with Authority, Inspiring Generational Impact & Global Transformation,”</strong> honours the transformational power of visionary women who lead with clarity, conviction, and purpose. It underscores how vision-driven leadership not only illuminates the path forward but also cultivates unshakeable confidence, ignites generational and cultural change, and produces tangible results that strengthen families, elevate organisations, and transform nations.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>GWLS26 will feature <strong>high‑level keynote addresses, plenary sessions, strategic panel dialogues, masterclasses, and leadership clinics</strong> designed to equip women across governance, enterprise, academia, finance, innovation, faith, and public leadership. Delegates will engage with cutting‑edge frameworks that translate vision into measurable, sustainable, generational and global impact. The summit will also advance best practices in transformational leadership, economic empowerment, mentorship, and international collaboration.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>A Call to Visionaries Across the Globe</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>As a global platform, GWLS26 now issues an official call for <strong>visionary leaders, speakers, workshop facilitators, exhibitors, sponsors, strategic partners, and volunteers</strong> who align with the summit’s mandate. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high‑level international gathering that prioritises and accelerates women’s empowerment, leadership, and global influence.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Partner organisations will gain <strong>strategic visibility</strong>, direct engagement with decision‑makers, and alignment with a global network advancing authority‑driven leadership and sustainable transformation.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:image {"id":3973,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --></p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://usercontent.one/wp/www.globalvisionarywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2253-Enhanced-NR-1024x567.jpg?media=1673336410" alt="" class="wp-image-3973" /></figure> <p><!-- /wp:image --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Dr Sylvia Forchap-Likambi, Founder and Summit Host, had this to say:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:quote --></p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>“I am immensely honoured and profoundly proud to once again lead one of the most diverse and transformational gatherings of vision‑ and purpose‑driven women leaders and pioneers from across the globe, whose unwavering conviction and courage are transforming families, institutions, communities, and nations. Their shared vision continues to create generational impact and build sustainable global change and connections — demonstrating the extraordinary power of women who lead with clarity, purpose, and divine authority.”</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p></blockquote> <p><!-- /wp:quote --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>She added:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:quote --></p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>“Vision is the womb of conviction. When a woman sees with clarity, she leads with purpose, governs with discipline, and exercises authority with integrity. Vision gives birth to influence that empowers and strengthens families, builds enduring institutions, and advances nations.” — <em>Dr Sylvia Forchap‑Likambi, Founder & Global Chair, Global Visionary Women Network</em></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p></blockquote> <p><!-- /wp:quote --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Certificates of Attendance and Participation will be issued upon request.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>For media enquiries, sponsorship, speaking opportunities, exhibition space, partnership enquiries, membership, or registration details, please contact:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>Global Visionary Women Network (GVWN)</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Website: <strong><a href="http://www.globalvisionarywomen.org">www.globalvisionarywomen.org</a></strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Email: event@globalvisionarywomen.org</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Membership Registration: www.globalvisionarywomen.org/member</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Tel: +44 (0) 7539216072</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p>