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Articles & Conferences

IWEC Foundation 18th Annual Conference
18th Annual IWEC Conference Recap

The 18th Annual IWEC Conference (Bahrain, February 2026) brought together global women entrepreneurs, leaders, and investors to foster collaboration, innovation, and international business growth. The event celebrated 33 outstanding women entrepreneurs and strengthened global partnerships focused on economic empowerment and leadership.

IWEC South East Asia Meet November 6–7, 2025 | New Delhi, India
IWEC South East Asia Meet November 6–7, 2025 | New Delhi, India

The IWEC Foundation, in collaboration with FICCI-FLO, hosted a dynamic South-East Asia Meet in New Delhi centered on the theme “Women Empowering Women.” The one-and-a-half-day gathering brought together women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policymakers to foster global connections, share insights on MSME growth, and strengthen international collaboration, reinforcing IWEC’s mission to empower women in business worldwide.

Ambassador Ruth A. Davis (ret.) Founding Chairperson
In Memoriam: Ambassador Ruth A. Davis (ret.) Founding Chairperson and Co-Founder, IWEC

Ambassador Ruth A. Davis, co-founder and founding Chairwoman of IWEC, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Washington, DC. A trailblazing diplomat and lifelong advocate for women entrepreneurs globally, she led IWEC with vision, dignity, and excellence from 2007 to 2023. Her legacy of service, leadership, and empowerment will continue to inspire generations.

IWEC commemorative award
Viva IWEC!

Ambassador Ruth A. Davis expressed heartfelt gratitude for her IWEC commemorative award, calling IWEC one of her most meaningful life accomplishments and celebrating the IWEC community’s global impact in advancing women in international business.

IWEC Foundation 2024 Awardees

The IWEC Foundation honored 33 women entrepreneurs from across the globe at its 17th Annual Conference, held at the beautiful IESE campus in Barcelona from February 9-11, 2025.

Human Geography

One thing that should become clear from cultural landscapes is that the environment both influences and shapes humans and is influenced by and shaped by humans.

Ego Is the Enemy of Good Leadership

The inflated ego that comes with success – the bigger salary, the nicer office, the easy laughs – often makes us feel as if we’ve found the eternal answer to being a leader.

IWEC Foundation Announces Board of Directors for 2024

The IWEC Foundation is thrilled to introduce the 2024 IWEC Foundation Board of Directors, set to assume their roles on January 1, 2024. After an impressive 17 years of dedicated service, Ruth A. Davis is retiring from her role as the Chairwoman of IWEC.