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The WE Convention (Women’s Empowerment Convention), the world’s largest women’s empowerment gathering, is set to take place on November 1–2, 2025, at Atlantis The Royal Dubai. Organised by the WE Council, a global community of women leaders promoting personal and professional development, the event will bring together over 2,000 attendees and more than 100 world-renowned speakers.
All tickets for the event were sold out three weeks in advance—an unprecedented milestone for a women’s empowerment event in the Middle East. The most affordable ticket category had already sold out in September 2025, underscoring the growing demand for platforms that drive women’s leadership, financial independence, and global collaboration.
This year’s theme, “All in: Career, Money, and Life,” will explore the vital relationship between financial independence and women’s empowerment, offering insights into how women can build sustainable careers and wealth in an evolving global economy.
“It is with great joy and gratitude that I announce that all tickets for WE Convention 2025 are completely sold out. This response is the best proof that our chosen theme was timely and necessary. Every year, we gather a truly unique community of women ready to invest in their development and change the rules of the game,” says WE Convention founder Mila Semeshkina.
The lineup of speakers includes some of the world’s most influential leaders across business, government, fashion, and sports. Confirmed speakers include H.E. Ohood Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future; H.E. Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority; Dame Anna Wintour, global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of Condé Nast; Candace Bushnell, international best-selling author; Dr. Maky Zanganeh, US self-made billionaire and co-CEO and president of Summit Therapeutics; and Joelle Mardinian, celebrity entrepreneur.
Other notable speakers include Amira Sajwani, managing director of sales and development at DAMAC Properties; Svetlana Kuznetsova, Grand Slam tennis champion and sports-fashion designer; Mary Gukasyan, managing director of Kraft Heinz Middle East & Africa; Mirna Arif, general manager for Middle East and Africa Growth Markets; Nawal El Moutawakel, Olympic champion and vice president of the International Olympic Committee; Alina Nazarova, director of premium and private banking at Alfa-Bank; Nisha Jagtiani, group director of Landmark Group; and Angela Orlov, co-founder and head of design at ORLOV Jewelry.
During the convention, Mila Smart Semeshkina, founder of the WE Council and WE Convention, will also debut her third book — a practical, step-by-step guide designed to help women navigate career advancement and financial success in today’s male-dominated world. The book draws on her extensive experience working with multimillionaires, political figures, and global business leaders.
Complementing the main conference, a select group of speakers and VIP and Platinum guests will attend WE Night on November 1 at the Michelin-acclaimed estiatorio Milos at Atlantis The Royal. The exclusive evening will feature red-carpet arrivals, live fashion and musical performances, a gourmet dinner, and curated networking sessions.
With its sold-out status and global speaker lineup, WE Convention 2025 is poised to become a defining moment in the regional and international dialogue on women’s empowerment, financial independence, and leadership in the modern era.
Further details about the WE Convention can be found here: http://www.weconvention.com
