13 November 2025

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The fifth edition of the Global Women Leaders Forum – one of the most anticipated events organized by the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria (CWBB), will be held on 13 November 2025 at the Grand Hotel Millennium – Sofia.

The world is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with technological advancements, social transformations, and economic shifts reshaping our local and global landscape. Themed “Fast and furious changing world. Women in the driving seat” the 2025 edition of the Forum will place a spotlight on the pivotal role of women in navigating and leading within this dynamic environment.

Looking to the future, the forum will highlight:

• The unifying role of women in a fractured world

• The rapid technological shift – risks and opportunities for women

• Skills and leadership for the future

• Security and women

Official opening 

• Tsvetanka Mintcheva, Chair of CWBB and CEO of UniCredit Bulbank 

• Welcome speeches 

Keynote: Global trends shaping the future – where we stand and the path forward 

Panel 1:  The unifying role of women in a fractured world  

• Navigating change amidst economic, geopolitical and social uncertainty 

• Strategies for building resilience and preparing for what’s ahead 

• Carving out new opportunities and leading the way forward 

Panel 2: The rapid technological shift – risks and opportunities for women 

• Empowering women to harness the power of AI to grow and thrive 

• Fighting gender bias in AI to ensure equity and inclusivity  

• The future of innovation: Integrating AI with traditional technology 

• Bringing entrepreneurship, collaboration and innovation to the next level with the power of AI  

CWBB Awards ceremony (Part 1) 

Networking lunch

Panel 3:  Skills and leadership for the future 

• Evolution of women’s leadership beyond physical and digital borders  

• The next generation of women leaders – overcoming barriers, creating support systems and championing advocacy  

• The next generation skills – education we need for tomorrow  

CWBB Awards ceremony (Part 2) 

Panel 4: Security and women 

• Fostering international cooperation and peace in a volatile geopolitical landscape 

• Women’s strengths in crisis and conflict resolution  

• Women’s efforts to enhance community security and resilience 

Signing a pledge for creating a better and peaceful world 

Closing cocktail

More information about the speakers, the conditions for participation and the ticket price is coming soon.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria