At the heart of one of the world’s most influential institutions, the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, the G100 marked a significant milestone with its international conference titled “The Role of Women for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future.” Held on 12 September at the Vienna International Centre and in cooperation with UNIDO, the event served as a beacon of thought leadership, global collaboration, and visionary dialogue. Exactly 100 change-makers gathered in person, with many more joining via live stream from across the world.

 

With deep pride and a firm belief in the movement’s impact, the G100 community came together to highlight the transformative role of women across four key pillars: Sustainability, Circular Economy, Finance, and Peace. These are not abstract ideals; they are today’s most pressing challenges, and women are leading the response.

 

The conference opened with keynote speeches by Gunther Beger, Managing Director at UNIDO; Bodil Valero, President of G100 2025; and Irena Radovic, Governor of the Central Bank of Montenegro and G100 Global Chair for Financial Inclusion, who addressed the audience via a powerful video message setting the stage for a platform of global relevance.