Women's Forum Community

Since 2007, the Rising Talents initiative detects and reveals high profile women under 40 from private and public sector, on their way to becoming influential leaders. Today, this initiative gathers over 270 talented women from all around the world, including Nobel Prize laureates, scientists and CEOs such as Alyse Nelson, CEO of Vital Voices and Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange. 
We're excited to announce our 2024 cohort who will represent the next generation of female leaders.
You will have the chance to meet them at the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024.

2024 Ambassador


Fatoumata Kebe

Astrophysicist specializing in space debris, Ephémérides

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2024 Class

Get to know our latest cohort of Rising Talents!

Aïssatou Seck

Senior Counsel, The World Bank

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Aurélie Lemouzy

Impact & Legacy Senior Manager, IOC

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Anna Shvets, PhD

Researcher in Generative AI

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Gaia Van Der Esch

Managing Director, 3ZERO

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Anne Dongmei An

Senior Solutions Architect, AWS

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Geilee Skandakumar

Board of Directors, FPA Sri Lanka

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Deniz Torcu

Executive Director, IE Business School

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Mariela Shaker

Founder, Highams Park Music Academy

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Jessica Madrid

CEO, Laser Manufacturing

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Insaff El Hassini

Head of Legal France, UniCredit

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Rising TalentsDuring the #WFGM24

During the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024, we welcomed our amazing Rising Talents promotion 2024. They were given the opportunity to share their expertise and perspectives as speakers in the following sessions :"Women Pioneering Tech-driven Change"; "Reconnecting communities through Peacebuilding and Climate Action".

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A RISING TALENT?

LIFETIME MEMBER

Become a lifetime member of the Women’s Forum Community and the impactful Rising Talents network 

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Attend Women’s Forum international events and exclusive Rising Talents receptions (unparalleled networking opportunities with special sessions reserved for Rising Talent speakers)

MENTORSHIP

Benefit from our tailor-made mentorship with top-notch academic institutions

VISIBILITY AND NETWORKING

Make the most of our platform’s media coverage and gain professional visibility across all Women’s Forum communication channels (as well as access to our network of media partners)

OPPORTUNITIES

Gain access to numerous other opportunities throughout the year (networking activities, speaker engagements in our regional Meetings, etc..)

WHO CAN APPLY?

A woman under 40 years old
Demonstrates remarkable skills, courage and leadership in her professional and personal life
Generates a positive impact in her community, professional environment, and society
Is passionate about giving back to the community, and interested in being actively involved with the Women’s Forum network
Has an international mindset and speaks fluent English
Committed to being an ambassador of the Women’s Forum, contributing to the Women’s Forum international events

RISING TALENTS COCKTAIL DURING #WFGM24 ORGANIZED BY CARITA

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