Black women worldwide have pioneered innovative strategies to access and excel in spaces of power. The B-WEL Global Women’s Leadership Summit is your opportunity to tap into these powerful insights, surrounded by a diverse group of leaders from around the globe. Join a one-of-a-kind gathering of high-level leaders from a wide array of regions and sectors, all eager to connect with the diaspora community and leverage the power of Black leadership.

Drawing on historical lessons passed down through generations, this summit will delve into the tools and tactics that Black women have employed to achieve remarkable success in various fields. In collaboration with corporate, philanthropic, civil society, and government partners in our host country of Brazil, this transformative event will be a catalyst for overcoming resistance, promoting healthier ways of working, and building a more inclusive future.

This year’s B-WEL Global Women’s Leadership Summit will focus on the theme “Diaspora Connections Transforming Global Power.” We will explore the similarities and differences in Black women’s experiences leading in government, philanthropy, and the field of artificial intelligence around the world.