G100 leaders gathered in Rome at the Luiss Guido Carli University on the occasion of the first ever Italian edition of the Women Economic Forum (WEF) conference, which was also the 101st global edition, on the overall theme of “Empowering Change: Advancing Gender Equality, Prosperity and Sustainable Impact.” 

It was a historic moment to hold the conference and G100 meetings in Italy, which is both in the G7 and G20, and also has the Presidency of G7 in 2024. 

We are grateful to the First Lady, H.E. Laura Mattarella for supporting WEF-Italy edition as Honorary Chair. 

Marilena Citelli Francese, President of the MUSADOC cultural association and President of Women Economic Forum (WEF) – Italy commented that, “the achievement of gender equality and female empowerment are the prerequisites for the real participation of women in the life of the country and for the achievement of benefits, not only social but also economic. This first Italian stage of the WEF represents an important opportunity for discussion with the aim of inspiring, connecting and supporting women for a more equal and sustainable future.”

The conference featured influential leaders and speakers from industry, international organisations and academia, with in depth discussions on a range of thematic panels covering subjects such as food systems, farming, sustainability, innovation, cybersecurity, behavioural change, culturally connected communication, inclusive leadership, peacebuilding, climate action among others.