GLOBAL WOMEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026

A transformational assembly of women leaders, visionaries, entrepreneurs, pioneers, and change-agents from across the globe. GLOBAL WOMEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026 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 5:00 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. GWLS26 AGENDA GLOBAL WOMEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026 (GWLS26) 5–9 November 2026 | Liverpool, United Kingdom Join us in the iconic city of Liverpool for an unforgettable leadership experience designed to inspire action, foster partnerships, and create lasting global impact. 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 Three 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. SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER EVENING Visionary Woman Awards Dinner 📍 Liverpool Hope University, 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. 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 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.” All proceeds from the summit will go towards Voice of Nations CIC’s Empowerment and Transformation Programmes, providing 100 young girls and women: ✅ Self-esteem, confidence, and leadership training ✅ One-to-one mentoring and coaching ✅ Cutting-edge personal development and transformation workshops and skills development ✅ Opportunities for women and young girls to thrive and excel in leadership positions For every ticket purchased, you will be directly investing in the future of a woman or girl, helping them rewrite their stories and unlock their full potential-creating a lasting legacy and impact. MEET OUR MATRON , HOST, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS, PANELLISTS & MENTORS The Powerful Team of Global Visionaries and World-Class leaders who will be speaking at the summit will be updated as we confirm our global speakers. Watch this space for more. HRH Queen Naa Tsotsoo Soyoo I: Queen from The Ga State of Ghana & Matron of Global Visionary Women Network Having won global recognition for her work, teachings, strategic leadership, business acumen and community engagement, Queen Naa has evolved her work into focusing on steering the next generation of Female Traditional and Conventional Leaders, building their capacity and introducing the concept of Strategic, dynamic, Diplomatic Leadership. Queen Naa holds a degree in Law, Politics and International Studies, Diploma in Real Estate Management, Post-graduates in Real Estate and Project Management, Qualifications in Global Diplomacy, Citizenship & Rule of Law, Internal Displacement & Conflict Resolution and Human Rights in Open Societies. Aside from her position as Matron of the Global Visionary Women Network, Queen Naa is the CEO of Fortune Global Business and Founder the Global Conference of Empowered Dynamic Women (GLOCED), Ten Talents Networks and The Soyoo Foundation. She sits on the panel of the UK's Africa Diaspora Malaria Initiative (ADMI) and is the first female President of the National Council of Ghanaian Unions. Queen Naa is mother to Princess Ewura-ama Dedei Adjorbo and Prince Nana Shikatse. Dr.