Mark your calendar for November 13th, 2026, and join us at the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations in New York as we commemorate the 13th Anniversary of our internationally recognized day, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, proclaimed on November 19th!
At WEDO, we believe entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful ways to break the cycle of poverty, restore confidence, create economic independence, and transform lives. Whether we’re empowering women in villages around the world, providing AI education to underserved communities, connecting founders with investors, or supporting women rebuilding their lives after incarceration, our mission remains the same:
Create opportunity where it’s needed most.
The #WEDO2026 Summit brings that mission to life.
Whether you’re building a company, launching your next idea, investing in the future, or looking to surround yourself with people who inspire you to think bigger, you’ll find your community at WEDO.
Grow your network – Discover new opportunities – Learn from extraordinary leaders – Build lifelong relationships – Make a lasting IMPACT!
This is more than a Summit. This is a global movement.
Founder, Drybar | Founder & Co-CEO, Messy | Bestselling Author
Co-Founder of Poppi (acquired by PepsiCo, 2025)
WEDO Arts Entrepreneurship Program – 7-Year-Old Featured Artist
CEO The Equity Alliance
Chairman TRUE Africa
Founder TRACE Magazine/TRACE TV
Founder/CEO House of Vanderbilt, Soho Muse, Artist & Philanthropist
Founder, Dr. Kellyann; New York Times Bestselling Author
Deputy Queens Borough President
Journalist, Host – Crypto in America
CBS News Consumer Reporter & National Correspondent
WEDO Arts Entrepreneurship Program – Featured Artist
Her Excellency Ambassador of Honduras to the United Nations
Chair/General Partner, B Capital
Cofounder, First Round Capital
Senior Business Reporter, Yahoo Finance | Wall Street & Global Markets Journalist
Co-Founder & CEO, Cherub | Founder, Create & Cultivate
Managing Partner Fifth Down Capital, Advisor Parkwood Ventures
Editor in Chief, Newsweek / Former Editor in Chief, Insider Inc.
Unicorn, Entrepreneur, 20m+ Followers, Content Creator, Influencer
Founding Partner Halogen Ventures, Founder Valley Girl Ventures & Venture Girls Inc.
Founder, The RealReal and Ahara
Influencer, Entrepreneur, Author, and Aspiring Pilot
Award-Winning Cookbook Author, Food Blogger, Caterer & Celebrity Chef.
Global Gen Z Creator & Entrepreneur | 8.2M+ Followers | Forbes 30 Under 30
Unicorn, Chairwoman, Founder Kendra Scott, LLC.
Managing Director, Emerging Manager Program
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Wealth Editor World Work & Sustainability REUTERS
Managing Partner, Hines Family Office | Co-Founder, Navi
Chairperson Louis Dreyfus Holding B.V., Founder Human Change & Louis Dreyfus Foundation
Founder / Executive Chair APCO Worldwide
Board Director Cargill Inc., Director Cargill Foundation, Waycrosse, Inc., Boards of Opportunity International, American Federation of Arts, Global Minnesota, MOCA, The Economic Club of Minnesota, and The Walker Art Museum
Managing Director / Head of U.S. and European Private Equity Funds Mousse Partners
CEO/Founder Finavator
Partner & Vice Chair, Consello; Board Member, VF Corporation and Fanatics
Co-Founder Mental Help Global, War Correspondent The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents, Author & Humanitarian Advocate
Co-Founder Roca Group Co-Founder & Board Member Win Investments
Founder / Executive Director Reentry Rocks, Owner Just Soul Catering, Inc.
CEO / Co-founder SALT – Crypto Backed Lending
Founder/CEO Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization / LDP Ventures
Your generous contributions to our 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation not only support our mission but are also tax-deductible.
WEDO engages with governments, civil society and business partners committed to our mission to accelerate and educate the world on the importance of why it’s pivotal to economically empower women globally
WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT WEDO
The opportunity to participate in the WEDO conference was a game-changer for my life. It was a unique chance to listen, learn, and celebrate the life stories of successful women worldwide. If I had to choose only one phrase to summarize this event it would be “focus on the purpose of what you do.” It truly inspired me to continue my personal path as a second-generation women entrepreneur and provided additional motivation for me to continue my academic research on women’s entrepreneurship.
Together, we can create a world where all women are empowered to realize their full potential. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of women across the world. Together, we can provide a platform for women to build networks and support each other, promoting collaboration and success.
It is really inspiring to see how far women have come and just how far we plan on going. Hearing these incredibly smart and strong women’s stories brought a sense of hope and strength to just continue on my path knowing what we as women are capable of achieving.
As an aspiring entrepreneur, the WEDO conference is a must! The conference highlights the journeys of women entrepreneurs and demonstrates the many ways that women, from diverse fields, have helped other women to succeed. I came away with multiple new role models and a mentor who has kept in touch, offering advice for my new venture.
A global framework for addressing pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges, and promoting sustainable development.
The SDGs aim to achieve a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world by the year 2030. At the WEDO Summit, all participants will take action to support the following six United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Nominate yourself or someone you know for a chance to speak at our global WEDO Summits!
