Forbes
NEW YORK – August 14th, 2024 – Today, Forbes announced its 12th annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit, taking place on September 11, 2024, in New York City and virtually.
This year’s Summit theme, “Leading the Charge,” explores the transformative impact and lasting change being driven by women worldwide. Conversations will serve as a blueprint for navigating today’s complex challenges and accelerating progress toward a more equitable and resilient future.
“For over a decade, the Power Women’s Summit has served as the preeminent convening of the world’s most innovative and inspiring female leaders,” said Moira Forbes, President and Publisher, ForbesWomen & Executive Vice President, Forbes. “The 2024 Summit spotlights visionaries who are reinventing industries, challenging established norms, and translating their power into tangible impact.”
This year’s lineup of speakers will include:
- Dr. Asima Ahmad, Cofounder & Chief Medical Officer, Carrot Fertility
- Luani Alvarado, Chief People Officer, Kenvue
- Brenda Berkman, Retired Captain, FDNY
- Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Founder, Algorithmic Justice League
- Tory Burch, Executive Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, Tory Burch LLC
- Emma Grede, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur
- Kate Johnson, President & CEO, Lumen Technologies
- Karlie Kloss, Supermodel, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
- Aija Mayrock, Poet & Activist
- Cecile Richards, Former President, Planned Parenthood & Cofounder, Charley
- Jennifer Roberts, CEO, Chase Consumer Banking, JPMorganChase
- Lauren Sánchez, Author, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
- Bozoma Saint John, Marketing Executive, Author & Entrepreneur
- Pilar Savone, Academy Award nominated and Emmy-winning Producer & EVP of Production and Development, Simpson Street
- Joanna Strober, Founder & CEO, Midi Health
- Cast Members of the Tony Award-winning Musical, “Suffs”
- Ali Truwit, Paralympian
- Libby Wadle, CEO, J. Crew Group
- Kerry Washington, Emmy-winning Producer, Actor, Director and Activist & Founder, Simpson Street
- Fawn Weaver, Founder & CEO, Grant Sidney, Inc. and Uncle Nearest, Inc.
- Elaine Welteroth, Journalist, Author & Founder, birthFUND
Lumen Technologies is the Presenting Sponsor of the Power Women’s Summit. Carrot Fertility, JPMorganChase and Kenvue are the Partner Level sponsors.
To kick off the Summit on the evening of September 10, Forbes & Rise will co-host the 4th annual Survivor Fashion Show as part of New York Fashion Week. Led by Rise founder and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Amanda Nguyen, the show will honor survivors of sexual violence and their allies. Models walking in the show will include astronauts, Olympians and other changemakers.
For more event information and to register for the experience, visit:
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