GLOBAL WOMEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026

The Ground-Breaking Global Women Leadership Summit Returns for Its Landmark Eighth Gathering of Visionary Women Shaping Generations and Nations

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.

Taking place 6th–7th November 2026 at the state‑of‑the‑art Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park, L16 9JD, 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 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, followed by the prestigious Visionary Woman Awards Dinner on Saturday, 7th November, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM, where exceptional women whose leadership demonstrates sustained generational contribution and global relevance will be formally honoured.

This year’s theme, “The Visionary Woman: Leading with Authority, Inspiring Generational Impact & Global Transformation,” 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.

GWLS26 will feature high‑level keynote addresses, plenary sessions, strategic panel dialogues, masterclasses, and leadership clinics 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.

A Call to Visionaries Across the Globe

As a global platform, GWLS26 now issues an official call for visionary leaders, speakers, workshop facilitators, exhibitors, sponsors, strategic partners, and volunteers 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.

Partner organisations will gain strategic visibility, direct engagement with decision‑makers, and alignment with a global network advancing authority‑driven leadership and sustainable transformation.

Dr Sylvia Forchap-Likambi, Founder and Summit Host, had this to say:

“I am immensely honoured and profoundly privileged 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.”

She added:

“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.” — Dr Sylvia Forchap‑Likambi, Founder & Global Chair, Global Visionary Women Network

Certificates of Attendance and Participation will be issued upon request.

For media enquiries, sponsorship, speaking opportunities, exhibition space, partnership enquiries, membership, or registration details, please contact:

Global Visionary Women Network (GVWN)

Website: www.globalvisionarywomen.org

Email: event@globalvisionarywomen.org

Membership Registration: www.globalvisionarywomen.org/member

Tel: +44 (0) 7539216072

SUMMIT AGENDA

DAY ONE

Thursday 5 November 2026

Global Welcome Reception & Networking Evening

📍 Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hosted in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, the summit officially begins with an exclusive welcome reception bringing together delegates, speakers, dignitaries, sponsors, partners, academics, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and leaders from across the UK and around the world.

This prestigious evening provides the perfect setting to establish meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and begin building relationships that will extend far beyond the summit itself.

DAY TWO:

Friday 6 November 2026

Global Women Leadership Summit 2026 – Day One

📍 Liverpool Hope University
🕤 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Theme Focus:

Leading with Authority: Vision, Influence & Transformational Leadership

The summit opens with a dynamic programme of keynote addresses, plenary sessions, strategic leadership dialogues, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops, and professional development clinics.

Delegates will gain practical insights, leadership tools, and innovative strategies designed to strengthen their influence, elevate their impact, and equip them to lead with greater confidence and authority.

DAY THREE

Saturday 7 November 2026

Global Women Leadership Summit 2026 – Day Two

📍 Liverpool Hope University
🕤 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Theme Focus:

Inspiring Generational Impact & Global Transformation

Day Two explores how visionary leadership creates sustainable change, empowers future generations, and drives transformation across communities, organisations, and nations.

Through inspiring keynotes, leadership masterclasses, panel discussions, mentorship conversations, and the Young Leaders Forum, delegates will discover how to transform vision into legacy and influence into lasting impact.

AWARDS DINNER

SATURDAY, 7th November Evening

Visionary Woman Awards Dinner

📍 Liverpool, United Kingdom
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:45 PM

The summit culminates in the prestigious Visionary Woman Awards Dinner, celebrating extraordinary women whose leadership, innovation, service, and influence are creating meaningful and lasting change around the world.

This elegant evening of recognition, inspiration, celebration, and networking is one of the highlights of the GWLS26 experience.

DAY FOUR

Sunday 8 November 2026

Exclusive Mastermind Networking Breakfast

With Dr Sylvia Forchap-Likambi

📍 Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join Dr Sylvia Forchap-Likambi, Founder and Global Chair of the Global Visionary Women Network, for an intimate and highly interactive mastermind & networking breakfast.

Designed for international delegates, speakers, entrepreneurs, partners, policymakers, sponsors, and emerging leaders, this exclusive gathering provides opportunities for strategic networking, collaboration, leadership conversations, business development, and personal growth.

A unique opportunity to connect, learn, and engage in deeper conversations with fellow leaders in a more relaxed and informal setting.

DAY FIVE

Monday 9 November 2026

Global Leadership, Innovation & Partnership Forum

In Partnership with Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool City Council

📍 Liverpool, United Kingdom
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

As the concluding engagement of GWLS26, this high-level forum brings together international delegates, university leaders, policymakers, civic representatives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and strategic partners for meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

Focused on leadership, innovation, education, international partnerships, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and economic development, the forum provides a powerful platform for knowledge exchange, partnership building, and future collaboration.

The forum concludes the summit with a renewed commitment to advancing transformational leadership, innovation, and sustainable global impact.

EXHIBIT AT THE GLOBAL WOMEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026

6–7 NOVEMBER 2026

Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Global Women Leadership Summit 2026 invites visionary entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators, service providers, authors, coaches, consultants, organisations, universities, and corporate brands to showcase their products, services, expertise, and solutions at one of the world’s most influential gatherings of women leaders.

For two consecutive days, your organisation will have the opportunity to engage directly with a diverse audience of:

✔ Business Leaders

✔ Entrepreneurs & Investors

✔ Policymakers & Decision-Makers

✔ Academics & Researchers

✔ Community Leaders

✔ International Delegates

✔ Potential Customers & Clients

✔ Strategic Partners & Collaborators

WHY EXHIBIT AT GWLS26?

🌍 Increase your visibility on an international platform

🤝 Build meaningful business relationships and strategic partnerships

🎯 Showcase your products, services, programmes, and innovations

📈 Generate new business opportunities and qualified leads

🎤 Position yourself as an authority within your industry

💡 Connect directly with buyers, decision-makers, and influential leaders

🌐 Expand your network across sectors, industries, and nations