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ABOUT First Ladies Forum

Economic Development Summit DUBAI

A Platform for Ideas That Shape the Future

The First Ladies Forum & Economic Development Summit is a premier global platform where First Ladies, Royals, Heads of State representatives, global leaders, and innovators converge to drive solutions that shape the future of nations. Founded on the vision of empowering leadership and advancing sustainable development, the Summit provides a high-level space for policy dialogue, strategic partnerships, and cultural exchange. It showcases the influential role of First Ladies as champions of health, education, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and global diplomacy.

The First Ladies Forum & Economic Development Summit is a premier global platform where First Ladies, Royals, Heads of State representatives, global leaders, and innovators converge to drive solutions that shape the future of nations. Founded on the vision of empowering leadership and advancing sustainable development, the Summit provides a high-level space for policy dialogue, strategic partnerships, and cultural exchange. It showcases the influential role of First Ladies as champions of health, education, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and global diplomacy.
The 2025 edition, to be held at the Palazzo Versace, Dubai from October 27–30, 2025, will convene leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and cultural ambassadors from across the globe. The Summit will feature opening ceremonies led by Royals and First Ladies, keynote
addresses, strategic panel discussions, masterclasses, B2B meetings, and the prestigious Global Impact Awards.
Beyond dialogue, the Summit emphasizes action — providing opportunities for governments, the private sector, and civil society to collaborate on initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through roundtables, strategic networking, arts
showcases, and cultural diplomacy experiences, the Forum highlights the power of partnerships in advancing economic equity, digital innovation, health solutions, and women’s leadership.
The First Ladies Forum & Economic Development Summit is not just an event — it is a movement to connect people, build infrastructure, and transform nations

SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS: OPENING

Leadership - Innovation - Sustainability:

October 28, 2025 – High-Level Day
  • Opening Ceremonies: Hosted by Royal Guests & First Ladies.
  • Keynote Speeches: Global leaders in diplomacy, economics, and innovation.
  • Strategic Panel Discussions: Women in leadership,
    global health, education, AI, and economic equity.
  • Masterclasses: Leadership, entrepreneurship, digital transformation. Global Impact Awards Ceremony: Recognizing outstanding contributions to humanity.
October 27, 29, 30, 2025

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

  • Roundtables & B2B Strategic Meetings: Governments, investors, and private sector collaborations.
  • Cultural Programs: Art exhibitions, cultural displays, yacht experience, and desert safari for international delegates

Giving Back Initiatives

At the heart of the First Ladies Forum & Economic Development Summit is a deep commitment to giving back and ensuring that the impact of the Summit extends far beyond the event itself. Guided by the vision
of Convener HRH Princess Dr. Moradeun Ogunlana, the Giving Back Initiatives channel resources, influence, and partnerships toward sustainable, people-centered projects across Africa and the global community. Key Giving Back Focus Areas

OUR TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Global First Ladies & Royals
  • Heads of State Representatives & Ministers
  • International Development Organizations (UN, AU, GCC, EU, etc.)
  • Private Sector Leaders & Investors
  • Philanthropists & Foundations
  • Academic & Research Institutions
  • Cultural Ambassadors & Media
Strategic Solutions for Global impact

Speaker & Event Solutions

The First Ladies Forum and Economic Development
Summit 2025 is not just an awards Honors, but also a platform that brings together businesses, governments and organizations across the globe in the same environment to deliberate and recommend solutions to enhancing their different communities from around the world. This event convenes global leading Ladies and Men, Corporate leaders, Government officials, Innovators and Change Agents driving sustainable agriculture, global trade, cultural exchange, digital acceleration and women empowerment on the continent of Africa, and position leaders looking to create new partnerships in the Gulf region for their various communities.