Overview

The International Women’s Summit 2026 in New York will convene women heads of delegation, parliamentarians, diplomats, business leaders and representatives of civil society at the United Nations Headquarters during the high-level diplomatic season. Positioned at the principal seat of the United Nations and in proximity to the General Assembly, the Summit will address women’s leadership in global agenda-setting, international negotiations and economic governance. The New York setting offers three principal advantages: direct engagement with permanent missions to the United Nations; alignment with high-level week and senior political participation; and heightened international visibility through global media and diplomatic presence.

Guided by the principles of dignity, equity, voice, opportunity and peace, the New York Summit will prioritise strategic dialogue and cross-regional coalition-building among decision-makers operating at the highest political level. It will aim to strengthen transnational networks capable of influencing global policy discourse and advancing measurable progress in women’s political representation, diplomatic leadership and economic participation. By convening at the central forum of the multilateral system, the Summit will underscore the role of women’s leadership in shaping international peace, security and inclusive development.

Locations

Based in NYC, the Forum will be hosted across a number of significant political, historic, and cultural venues throughout the city.

Participants »

Participation in the Forum is open to government and diplomatic officials, academics, artists, representatives of civil society, members of the private sector, and young professionals.

If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the forum, please click on the link below and fill out the online application form:

Participant Papers »

The Conference Committee encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The Conference Committee would therefore like to welcome the participants of the conference to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the conference as well as being included in the proposal document that will be issued following the conference and will be sent to all governments and leaders of the international community.