Women Shaping Wealth Summit Update
Women Shaping Wealth Summit postponed to Q4 2026 due to regional and travel considerations. Updated dates will be announced soon.
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The global stage where women, capital, and innovation converge.

NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

“The Women & Wealth Summit was built to match the scale of what’s coming. MENA is rising, capital is shifting, and the faces shaping the future are changing. This isn’t about exclusive circles—it’s about intentional ones. If you believe capital is more than currency—it’s influence, ideas, and direction—you belong here.”

Women Shaping Wealth Summit – New Date Announcement

Due to current regional developments and travel considerations, the Women Shaping Wealth Summit has been postponed to Q4 2026. This allows our global network of speakers, founders, and investors to participate fully.

We remain committed to bringing together leaders across investment, business, and policy to explore how women are shaping the future of wealth. Updated dates will be shared soon.

Opening remarks

Welcoming HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud

We are honored to welcome HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, to the Women Shaping Wealth Summit 2026, where she will deliver the Opening Remarks, as we convene leaders, investors, founders, and policymakers shaping the future of women’s economic participation across the region.
HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud, will be joining us via virtual participation.
WHY THIS SUMMIT

Why Now

Global wealth is shifting — women are set to control over half within 5 years.
Riyadh is becoming the fastest-growing hub for venture, finance, and innovation.
Women’s participation is central to global prosperity.

This Summit is where capital, community, and culture meet.

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Choose Your Track

Three Tracks.
One Global Conversation.

MONEY IN MOTION — Finance. Entrepreneurship. Capital.

Panels, keynotes, and deal rooms with investors, founders, and innovators reshaping financial systems and markets.

WEALTH IN WELLBEING — Health. Longevity. Performance.

Exploring wealth as wellness and performance: how health, longevity, and human capital drive economies.

POWER IN NETWORKS — Leadership. Influence. Policy.

Global leaders and changemakers on how networks, leadership, and collective influence shape industries and societies.

 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

Your All-Access Pass to the Summit Experience

Startup Pods

Dedicated showcase for women-led ventures.

Founder Marketplace

Live investor connections.

Summit Access

Two days across three curated tracks.

Networking Spaces

Curated circles and connections that last beyond Riyadh.

Playbook Core
1 Year Access

Global membership with masterclasses, mentors, and networking.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This Summit Is for You If You Are…

A professional building your career and financial independence.

An entrepreneur or founder growing or raising capital.

An investor exploring women-led opportunities and deal flow.

An executive or leader shaping industries and strategies.

A next-gen wealth holder seeking informed access and global networks.

An innovator or changemaker redefining value across business, culture, or tech.

The Summit is intentionally designed for women from all backgrounds, alongside partners who believe in this future.
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What to Expect

$500 for 3 Days of Access, Insight & Opportunity

250+ curated speakers across capital, tech, and leadership

Interactive zones: Fintech pods, investor lounges, founder marketplace

Executive briefings and high-context roundtables

Lifestyle-infused spaces: Finance Bookstore, Author Lounge, Headshot Studio, Money Mindset pop-up

Networking designed for action, not small talk

Location

The Garage, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

February 3–5, 2026

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FAQ

All You Need to Know

Do tickets include Playbook Core?

Yes — every ticket includes 12 months of Playbook Core membership.

Who can attend?

Women professionals, founders, investors, executives, and innovators from all backgrounds — plus partners committed to shaping global wealth.

When will speakers be announced?

Speakers are revealed in waves. Early Bird secures best pricing before the lineup is announced.

Do you offer corporate or group packages?

Yes — contact us directly for group ticketing or sponsorship packages.

What are Startup Pods?

Dedicated spaces where women-led ventures showcase their work and connect directly with investors.

Meet the Founder of Women Spark

“This summit is more than a convening. It is a continuum of our region’s journey toward inclusive prosperity.”

H.E. Deemah Al Yahya

Founder of Women Spark (Saudi’s largest angel investment network for women)

Speed Networking

Curated connections, real momentum

Summit Speed Networking

Curated connections with founders, investors, and leaders. Limited to 100 participants.

Live Demo Day & Investing Platform

Deal flow, on stage. Conversations, off stage

Live Demo Day

Watch female-led startups pitch live. Connect with founders. Access real deal flow.

Pledges for Progress

On-Stage Commitment

Join leaders announcing measurable commitments that get tracked and published.
100 on-stage slots
12-month follow-up
Global visibility

Strategic Partnerships & MOU Stage

Turning Alignment into Action

The MOU Stage is a core delivery mechanism of the Women Shaping Wealth Summit —
designed to ensure the Summit leaves behind documented outcomes, not just conversations.

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Mentorship & Peer Pods

High-signal conversations. Zero noise

The Mentorship & Peer Pods are one of the few closed, curated experiences at Women Shaping Wealth.

Participants are intentionally matched into small pods with senior leaders, investors, and experienced operators for strategic conversations that would normally take months to access.

This is where:

Founders pressure-test decisions
Leaders get unfiltered perspective
Relationships start with context, not small talk

Each session is facilitated, time-bound, and designed to deliver clarity, direction, and next steps.

Why this is different

You’re matched — not mingling
Mentors are briefed — not reactive
Conversations are structured — not accidental
This is not pitching. This is decision-making.

Meet the Speakers

Inspiring Voices at the Summit

Batool Alalawi
Banker & Senior Analyst,
Al Salam Bank
Dr Huda Alfardus
General Partner,
Sarat Venture
Salem Aljawini
Board Member & Chief Strategy Officer,
Tarmeez Capital
Marian Astor Hunt
Wealth Coach,
Mpowered Global
Gihan Hyde
Board Advisor,
Saafah Foundation
Emily McCormick
ESG Strategist & Sustainability Leader,
Million Smiles Global
Tatiana Poliakova
Partner,
Adaptaa Ltd
Bashayer Jumaa
Educator & Trainer,
Kuwait technical college
Latifa Sowaileh
Business & Innovation Consultant
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau
Senior Director Wellness Strategy,
Red Sea Global
Rt. Hon. Esther Ovigue Akpovi
Deputy Speaker,
FCT Abuja Youth Parliament (FCTAYP)
Aida Murad
Global Impact Artist & Author,
Life Is A Miracle
Sara Salhab
Founder,
The Sophia Collective
Alina Timofeeva
Senior Advisor,
AI, Data and Technology, TechLoomY
Sakib Abdul Rehman
Managing Partner,
Argon & Co KSA
Arundathi Hazari
Transformational Coach,
Arundathi Hazari Professional Coaching
Eryn Peters
Co-Creator,
AI Maturity Index
Racha Ghamlouch
Co-founder,
Digital Digest
Fatima Al-Marzooq
Talent Development Head,
ArcelorMittal TPJ
Mayce El Mostafa
Engineer and PhD Researcher,
University College London
Samar Diab
Innovation Consultant,
Beyond Consulting
Jehan AlToblani
Senior Banking Operations Leader
Noura Khaled Al Shaya
Real Estate and Investment Consultant,
Noor Real Estate Company
Sara AlAteeqi
CEO,
AlMal Investment Company
May A. Abokhodair
Head of Talent Transformation & Learning Excellence,
Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee (SOPC)
Dr. Norah Almubarak
Consultant,
King Faisal University & University of Bath
Joshua Jahani
Managing Director,
Jahani and Associates
Sarah Al Zaabi
Management Advisor,
CHRO
Sara Abiqwa
Self-Empowerment Coach & Co-Founder,
Nafsuna
Nouf Ibrahim Hakeem
Speaker & Founder,
Inner Light / Once Upon a Chair
Dima Khalaf
Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach,
Wellness by Dima
Leila Al Marashi
CEO & Founder,
CADO
Shirley A. D'Souza
Biohacker Nutritionist & Founder,
Meal2Heal.ae & Ketocoachdxb
Mary Nazzal
Founder,
Landmark & Nafsuna
Maha Farid Shirah
Business Accelerator & Entrepreneurship Consultant,
SHEWORKS

Meet the Moderators

Inspiring Voices at Women & Wealth Summit

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Meet the judges

The esteemed judges of Summit

Dr. Najma Taqi
President,
Arab Open University (Bahrain)
Dr. Sarah S Obeid
Executive Coach and Management Consultant
Hazleen Ahmad
Founder,
Neuropower World
Maha Farid Shirah
Business Accelerator & Entrepreneurship Consultant,
SHEWORKS
Mai El-Kinawi
Founder & Corporate Communications Strategist,
True North Consulting
Sara Daniel
Managing Director,
Doha Tech Angels
Sarah Al-Shawwaf
Partner,
DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group
Suman Ali Sayed
Founder,
House of Khaleej

Our agenda

Sessions that Transform Capital and Leadership

- Money In Motion
Market Leadership with Strategic Capital

Setting the Stage for Women Shaping Wealth
The Great Wealth Transfer: What Changes When Capital Moves to Women
From Philanthropy to Power Capital: How Women Are Reshaping the Flow of Impact Money
Women, Wealth & Wisdom: Building Beyond the Business
Belief Capital and the Power of Early Conviction
Opening the Gates: The Future of Private Capital
Financial Literacy at the Leadership Table
Digital Security: The New Risk Landscape
How Family Offices Are Rewriting the Investment Playbook
The Playbook on Networking as a Women in Saudi
Real Estate as a Strategic Wealth Anchor
The Language of Investors: How Leaders Communicate Trust, Strategy & Story
Performance Capital: Re-Designing Energy, Focus & Resilience
Founder–Investor Dynamics: Building High-Trust Partnerships
High-Stakes Decisions: Inside the Mind of an Early-Stage Investor
Where Is Capital Moving in 2026? A Global-to-Regional Playbook
Think Like a Futurist: How Anticipatory Intelligence Can Transform Wealth
The $25 Trillion Blind Spot: Why Nature Risk Is Financial Risk
Power at the Table: What Changes When Women Write the First Cheque
From Classrooms to Capital: Rewiring the Workforce Pipeline
من الاعتماد إلى الوكالة: كيف تبني المرأة ثروتها اليوم
Rewiring Money: The Infrastructure Powering the Future of Finance
Why VC Shapes Future Economies
The Power Behind the Institutional Portfolio
Finance Leaders at the Strategy Table as Growth Architects
Raising Capital: The Founder’s Playbook
Money Mindsets: From Education to Media Exposure — How Women Build & Invest
The Term Sheet Traps Founders Miss
Venture & Innovation in Palestine: The Growth Narrative Most Miss
The Women Writing the Next Cheque to the New Economy

- Wealth in Wellbeing
Leadership, Health and Human capital

The New Wealth is Wellness
The Invisible Promotion: Leading Without the Title in a Flattened World
Reputation Capital: What People Say When You’re Not in the Room
Regulated Power: Leading Without Self-Betrayal
Power Moves: Navigating Career Transitions with Clarity & Authority
The Science of Sustainable High Performance
FemTech and the Redesign of Women’s Health
Second Acts: Rebuilding After a Setback
Health, Nutrition and Sports: Building Wealth and Health
Biohack Your Growth: Building Power That Doesn’t Cost You Your Health
Crisis to Stability: Rebuilding Economic Pathways for Women & Children
The Future is Female and Green
Feminine Power & Prosperity: The Inner Game of Influence
From Self-Worth to Net Worth: Rewriting the Ambition Script
When Health Becomes the Wake-Up Call

- Power In Networks
Influence, access, and ecosystem building

Global-Ready: The New Standard for Regional Brands
The New Power Brokers of Technology: Women in Tech
Separating Signal From Noise in AI Investing
Power & Perception: How Media Shapes Modern Leadership
Culture as a Competitive Advantage
How to Work the Room: Authentic Networking, Strategic Intent
Building the Talent Engine for the Next Economy
Who Sets the Rules of the Digital Age?
Why This is the Era to Build & Lead in Saudi
Designing Connected Economies: How Creative Industries Shape Influence, Identity & Global Collaboration
Earning Access to Boards, Advisory Roles & Power Rooms
Executive Presence & Power Dynamics: Language of Leadership
The AI Digital Workforce: What to Automate, What to Keep Human
The Innovation Dividend: Turning Intellectual Property into Scalable Growth
Backing the Bold: Who Designs the Innovation Economy?
Africa & the Gulf: Where the Next Growth Frontier Is Being Built
Designing Tipping Points: How Global Collective Action Leads to Transformation
The Future of Work: Global Talent, Remote Economies & Distributed Leadership
The Playbook for Modern Brand Builders
AI, Web3, Fintech & The Future of Ownership
The Growth Playbook No One Teaches

Our venue

The Garage at KACST

Women Shaping Wealth Summit will be held at The Garage, the largest startup hub in the Middle East, located in the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Riyadh.

Built specifically to support entrepreneurship, The Garage is home to over 300 startups and provides opportunities to accelerate their growth and access global collaboration programs, including Antler Middle East, MVP Lab, and Gaia.

Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, space for over 1,000 events, and a thriving community of innovators, The Garage represents the future of entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia, making it the ideal venue for a summit that aims to shape the future of wealth, leadership, and capital.

Women shaping wealth gala

More than just an awards ceremony

Women Shaping Wealth Gala Awards is an exclusive evening celebrating exceptional individuals. Leaders, innovators, and male allies, all those making tangible and meaningful progress across industries and communities. It is the premier platform where leadership, innovation, and inclusivity converge to uplift those who shape our future.

gala nominations

About the awards

The annual Playbook Awards celebrate women and organizations making a tangible impact in the areas of wealth, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Through these awards, we highlight individuals who are driving change, inspiring communities, and shaping the future of business. The awards ceremony will take place at the Kimpton Caught Riyadh Hotel, part of the IHG Group, as part of the Women Creating Wealth Summit's closing reception and awards ceremony.

Join the elite celebration
Boost your network
Inspire your industry
Amplify exceptional work

Reception venue

Kimpton KAFD Riyadh by IHG

IHG will host the Women Shaping Wealth Summit reception at the Kimpton CAFED Riyadh, located in the heart of Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).

The Kimpton KAFD Riyadh offers a sophisticated and contemporary setting that reflects the spirit of modern Riyadh, combining world-class hospitality, thoughtful design, and city views.

The venue provides an elegant backdrop for an evening dedicated to networking, dialogue, and celebration.

The reception will welcome summit speakers, partners, and guests to an intimate evening designed to foster meaningful relationships beyond the formal program.

The Venue Includes

Stylish indoor and outdoor spaces

Outdoor swimming pool and fitness facilities

Contemporary American and Arabic cuisine

Centrally located within the Kafd district, the financial and commercial center of Riyadh

The reception represents a pivotal moment within the summit experience — providing a space for networking, reflection, and interaction with the leaders shaping the future of wealth, leadership, and innovation.

Our partners

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Environmental partners

Allies that connect and expand our reach

Media partners

Strategic reinforcers that drive the narrative

Learning partners

Guaranteed intellectual depth

Gifting partners

We offer only the best to our members

financial solutions partner

investment technology partner

investment and financing partner

Cultural partners

Discover an unparalleled summit extension

We are delighted to introduce The Journey Adventures as our cultural partner for the Women Shapes Wealth Summit. Our collaboration is built on our shared principles of growth, perspectives, and human connection. Our cultural partner comprises a global community of 35 nationalities, 6 continents, and over 1,600 participants, all united by their focus on growth through reflection, collaboration, and giving.

"In life, you have to step outside your comfort zone, and it's okay to feel scared. Being among people who walk the same path as you makes it a powerful experience. Growth only begins when you are fully present."

— Lamia Bashiri

Edge of the World and Dinner in the Dark

250 dollars per person

This immersive one-day experience brings the idea of ​​communication between leaders at this summit to life in an unforgettable way that prioritizes immersion.

Edge of the World

The journey begins with a guided walk along the breathtakingly beautiful edge of the world. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other participants and share new perspectives as the sun sets.

Dinner in the Dark

The experience continues with a dinner held in complete darkness where attendees will forgo sight and rely on their other senses to communicate. The experience seeks to develop trust and cooperation among attendees, as well as awareness and empathy.

Book your place

Password: PlayBookRiyadh

Hotel partners

Exclusive prices for attendees of Women shaping wealth summit

Rosh Rayhaan Hotel

Special corporate rates are available through our partnership.

Fairmont Hotel

Special corporate rates are available, starting from SAR 1,550.

Narcissus Hotel & Spa

15% discount on prices published on the website
Discount code: WSWS2026
Book by April 5, 2026 for stays between April 1 and 10, 2026

Hilton Riyadh Olaya

Exclusive 15% discount on all published prices

Mansard Hotel

Enjoy 15% off the best available online prices. Contact reema.alfarea@radissoncollection.com and reservations.mansard@radissoncollection.com to book.

Past Experience

A Proven Summit Legacy: Partners, Impact & Results

Our Past Partners

Our Community’s Voice

"It was a beautiful validation for women of all ages and I would imagine that there were a lot of people like me who wanted to see and meet more such inspirational women; and didn't want it to end."
Nehal Al Omari
Founder and Creative Director, Papermoon
"It was touching and moving to see so many women gathered on two work days to be inspired and explore their own journey to become impactful leadersin their lives, communities, and societies."
Greta Rossi
Co-Founder of Recipes for Wellbeing, Akasa Innovation,and Impactaimers
"This was such a great event to build on the momentum for women’s empowerment in the GCC – thank you for including me PLAYBOOK".
Helena Morrissey
Financier, author, campaigner, keynote speaker
"Being a founding member of PLAYBOOK has been a great opportunity. I've loved connecting with amazing women, finding new opportunities, and learning together in this global community."
Asma Alkuwari
Founder of Asma Consultancy
"PLAYBOOK provides an essential network of professional women that has been crucial for me. As an angel investor, it's a fantastic source for learning, collaboration, and new investment opportunities. Wafa and her team are true role models."
Basma Bushnak
CEO and Founder of Emkan Education
"I loved todays event on rewiring our brains for money. PLAYBOOK is crucial in helping us change our limited mindsets by providing all the tools we need to improve, collaborate, and empower each other."
Saba Abu Seini
Chief of Staff at NYBL, Certified Business Coach

Your Ultimate Travel & Lifestyle Guide

Discover Riyadh: Exclusive Hotels, Dining & Experiences for Event Attendees