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What Participants are Saying…<\/span><\/h2>\n

“Even before the event, I was aware that Global Women Summit is a very influential and strong platform but seeing it physically and feeling the energy and the passion of you, your team and the audience carried my commitment to a next level.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I can assure you that I will continue to do my best to support this agenda for my entire life and will never forget this memorable event.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

-Ali Fuat Orhono\u011flu, CEO, Unilever Turkiye<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“It was a truly successful event. Thank you for bringing such a valuable and impactful gathering to our country. The chance to meet such a diverse and inspiring group of professionals and thought leaders was incredibly valuable. And the hottest topic of questions I received was on tokenization and venture funding as you mentioned.”<\/span><\/p>\n

-\u00c7a\u011fla G\u00dcL \u015eENKARDE\u015e, Director, Entrepreneurship in Technology and Innovation, Istanbul Bilgi University\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“The summit always transcends the otherwise mundane life I have! It leaves me with old & new friends, deep insights (esp the CEO forum), worldwide connections (the always uplifting audience) and great inspiration.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

-Salam Atoui, General Counsel and Global Mindfulness Network Leader, EY MENA <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“Thank you so much for this opportunity, it was my great privilege to be part of this amazing event.<\/em><\/span>
\nI don’t plan to change my attitude, just be assured.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Please continue what you do despite all the challenges and I’m more than sure even greater results will come soon.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

-Leszek Wacirz, CEO, Nestle Turkiye <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“What made this experience particularly meaningful for me was not only the quality of the discussions, but also the shared conviction among participants that advancing equality and diversity is not a peripheral issue, it is a strategic, economic, and societal imperative.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

-Huseyin Gelis, CEO, Siemens Turkiye <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“The topics chosen for discussion were not only timely but also extremely insightful, and I couldn’t help but be swept up by the infectious enthusiasm that filled the room. The energy of the attendees was remarkable and made the event all the more memorable.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Veni Pasupathi, Director, Brand, Marketing & Communications, Ernst & Young LLP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“Working with you on the Summit was truly a privilege. The Summit brought together extraordinary women, I am grateful to have been a small part of it and even more grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know you.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

-Pamir Karagoz Chair, Turkey\u2019s Association of Capital Markets & CEO, QNB Invest<\/strong>
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“The energy at the Global Summit of Women in Istanbul was absolutely exhilarating! ⚡ Attending this incredible 35-year-old summit as a speaker in my hometown made it even more meaningful.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond the phenomenal content, the true magic was the community of 700+ government, business and civic women leaders coming together from 60+ countries. I left with invaluable insights and new friends spanning the globe\u2014from Cameroon, the Philippines, Germany, and Mexico to the USA, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Canada, T\u00fcrkiye and beyond!”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

-Siddika Demir, Board Director and Co-Founder Keiretsu Forum London<\/strong>
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“After experiencing it firsthand, I can see why many describe it as “Davos for Women.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This is not a summit where you come to sit back and observe. The days started early and were packed with keynote speeches, panel discussions, roundtables, networking sessions, and thought-provoking conversations.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Over two and a half days, I had the opportunity to engage with women entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, corporate executives, academics, and changemakers from across the globe.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

-Hulya Kurt, President, Organization Women International Trade<\/strong>
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“What you and the your team have created over the last 36 years is nothing short of remarkable.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The room is truly global, truly supportive of one another, and we are taking a stand in crazy times when a stand FOR DEI is needed more than ever.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for covering topics like wellness, AI, boards and beyond, and thank YOU for giving us the opportunity to contribute.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

-Mandeep Rai, Author, The Values Compass<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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