PROGRAMS

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN DAY 2026

09:00 – 11:00: Exhibition Setup & Informal Networking Speakers meet moderators, final adjustments, and informal exchanges in the exhibition space.
12:30 – 14:00: Welcome Lunch with Ambassadors and Dignitaries
14:00 – 15:30: Plenary Session – Women Leading Global Change
15:30 – 16:30: Panel Discussions (Leadership, Finance, Innovation)
16:30 – 18:00: Roundtables – Diaspora & African Women Collaboration

· 09:00 – 10:30: Keynote – Empowerment Through Education & Technology

· 11:00 – 12:30: Grantmakers Roundtable – Aligning Global Funding Priorities with Women’s Solutions

· 13:00 – 14:30: Lunch & Project Exhibition

· 15:00 – 16:30: Official Launch of MICIC in America

o Address by Patricia Secke, President in charge of Afrodescendants

o Special Speech by the President of MICIC introducing the organization’s global vision and role in America

o Presentation of MICIC’s strategic plan and collective identity building

16:30 – 17:30: Donor & Funders Forum – Investing in Women’s Leadership &· Sustainable Projects

09:00 – 11:00: Plenary – Women, Peace & Sustainable Development
11:30 – 13:00: Closing Workshops (Mentorship, Fundraising, Partnerships)
The Way Forward
13:30 – 15:00: Farewell Lunch
19:00 – 23:00: Charity Gala – Presentation of 3 Women’s Projects in Africa & Fundraising
Fashion Show with Donatela Creations

Institutional Visits – Choose One Thematic Track

🔹 Track 1: Women in Politics – Leadership & Diplomacy. Exposure to political leadership, diplomacy, and public policy.

🔹 Track 2: Human Rights & Humanitarian Leadership. Advocacy, justice, and humanitarian action.

🔹Track 3: Women Entrepreneurs & Economic Empowerment. Business development, investment, and global trade.

🌟 09:00 – 12:30