International Women's Day Forum
In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, this annual forum offers robust networking opportunities, thought-provoking discussions, and actionable strategies to drive progress.
At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, we harness the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we gather leaders from across sectors to discuss solutions powered by the business community and its partners that touch the lives of women and children across the world, from humanitarian assistance and access to health services to workplace wellness programs and the development of future leaders.
February 26, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
This year's event will feature leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to discuss the vital contributions women make to business and society and how we can build on those advancements to drive progress.
Top Sessions
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Shaping the Future of Women's LeadershipWhile the U.S. has seen the number of women in the C-suite increase over the last few years, progress for women at the manager and director levels has been slow.
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Full Replay
Explore solutions powered by the business community and its partners that touch the lives of women and children across the world, from humanitarian assistance and access to health services to workplace wellness programs and the development of future leaders.
Insights
Rooted in the Foundation's commitment to catalyzing powerful private-public partnership opportunities, this annual event featured thought-provoking and actionable insights from esteemed speakers paving the way to a more empowered future for women and girls.
Sasha Nicholas, associate manager of early childhood education, reflects on key takeaways from the panel, "Piecing Together Childcare Solutions," an engaging conversation held at the 14th Annual International Women's Day Forum.
Profiles
Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University, is a lifelong learner and passionate leader, championing education as a tool for challenging societal norms and achieving economic mobility, especially for women.
Minky Couture, under the leadership of owner and founder Sandi Henry, is blanketing the world in warmth, luxury, kindness, and opportunity.
2023 Highlights
- Corporate Social Responsibility
How Women Are Navigating Change in the 2023 WorkplaceFor the first time in history, more than 10% of Fortune 500 companies are now led by women CEOs, according to January 2023 data from Fortune. This shift is indicative of an overall change in women’s participation in the workforce in recent decades, in which women are changing jobs more frequently than their male counterparts and at the highest rates of all time.
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Powerful women from the fast-changing workforce joined us for insightful discussions on utilizing the full potential of women and girls and strengthening their careers.
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