The Women Economic Forum (WEF) is a global platform that brings together women leaders, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and allies from around the world to collaborate, inspire, and accelerate inclusive leadership and economic empowerment.
With presence in over 150 countries and a network of 250,000+ members, WEF is part of the ALL Ladies League (ALL) global ecosystem. It hosts events, forums, and initiatives to elevate women’s voices across industries, cultures, and communities.
WEF celebrates leadership that transcends boundaries and builds bridges across business, government, academia, and civil society.
It is not only a conference — it is a movement that activates visibility, connection, and purpose for women in every stage of their leadership journey.
WEF operates within a powerful ecosystem of women’s leadership platforms, each contributing to different dimensions of empowerment:
California is more than a location — it is a global reference point for innovation, diversity, entrepreneurship, and leadership. With a strong ecosystem of startups, investors, and global companies, California is the ideal place to boost women’s visibility, economic growth, and global alliances.
- 39% of all businesses in California are women-owned, representing more than 1.3 million women entrepreneurs.
- California leads the U.S. in venture capital investments, yet less than 3% goes to women-led startups, highlighting an urgent gap and opportunity.
- Home to Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Central Valley — California is a bridge between technology, culture, agriculture, and finance.
- It is also home to one of the largest populations of Latinas and immigrant women entrepreneurs in the United States.
Hosting WEF in California will position the state as a trailblazer in inclusive leadership and economic transformation, aligning global goals with local impact.
