The defining event of 2026

BE WOMAN ASIA 2026

Central Asia’s leading forum for leaders shaping the future

15–16 October 2026 Almaty
A new forum. New connections. A new level of ambition.

15 October — Palace of the Republic
16 October — Gorky Park Residence

100international speakers
25countries
3000+in-person participants
2500+entrepreneurs
60mentors
15 OCTOBER · PALACE OF THE REPUBLIC 16 OCTOBER · GORKY PARK RESIDENCE 100 INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS 25 COUNTRIES 3000+ PARTICIPANTS 60 MENTORS
BE WOMAN ASIA 2026

Two days. One forum. Two levels of access.

15
October · Palace of the Republic

Main Forum Day

International speakers, the main stage, panel discussions, mentoring sessions and networking.

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16
October · Gorky Park Residence

Exclusive Premium Day

For Patron, VIP and Business guests only. Workshops, panel discussions, round tables and direct access to speakers.

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2026 Theme

Ethical Power.

Responsible leadership and decision-making in an age of rapid technological and social change.

BE WOMAN — more than a forum

People who turn ideas into action

At the heart of the conversation are new models of responsibility, governance and institutional trust in the age of artificial intelligence. BE WOMAN brings together entrepreneurs, investors, public-sector leaders, academics, visionaries and international experts.

What you take away

What stays with you after the forum

More than a day of inspiration. Ideas, people and access that continue to create value long after the forum.

01 Ideas

New ideas and solutions

Practical approaches you can take away and put to work immediately.

02 Connections

Valuable connections and partnerships

Meet the people who make decisions, launch ventures and create what comes next.

03 Access

Leading voices

Direct access to international experts and entrepreneurs.

04 Expertise

60 mentors

A chance to work through your real-world challenges with experienced practitioners.

05 Global

An international network

Participants and experts from 25 countries, all in one place.

15 October · Palace of the Republic

Speakers BE WOMAN ASIA 2026

International leaders, entrepreneurs and experts shaping business, technology, culture and the global conversation.

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01 / Speaker

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Two-time Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist

02 / Headliner

Jo Malone CBE

Founder of Jo Malone London

03 / Headliner

Randi Zuckerberg

Entrepreneur and Founder of Zuckerberg Media

04 / Headliner

Ping Fu

Entrepreneur and technology leader

05 / Headliner

Ayumi Moore Aoki

Founder and CEO of Women in Tech® Global

06 / Headliner

Dr. Suad Al Shamsi

Aerospace engineering and STEM expert

07 / Headliner

Titi Akinsanmi

AI and digital policy expert

08 / Headliner

Chiara Corazza

President, Women Economic Forum Europe

15 October · Main Forum Day

Four formats. One powerful day.

01 / DIALOGUE

TOMIRIS

Panel discussions, conversations about the future and fresh perspectives.

02 / MAIN STAGE

UMAY

The main stage, international speakers and the forum’s defining ideas.

03 / PRACTICE

MENTORING HUB

60 mentors, direct access to experts and practical work on real-world challenges.

04 / CONNECTIONS

NETWORKING

New connections, partnerships and business relationships in an international setting.

By the numbers

The scale of BE WOMAN ASIA 2026

100international speakers
25countries
3000+in-person participants
2500+entrepreneurs
60mentors
131TV spots on CNN International
850Mmedia reach
2days of distinct formats
BE WOMAN today

It is now an ecosystem.

The forum continues long after the event through community, education, mentoring, social-impact projects and new international connections.

ForumMembers’ ClubEducation Mentoring PlatformSocial Impact Projects International CommunityInvestor Meetings
Almaty · 2026

15–16 October. Be part of BE WOMAN ASIA.