Global Female Leaders to Gather in London for the 10th Anniversary of Creative Women Forum

Global female leaders unite for the 10th anniversary of Creative Women Forum, press release

Global female leaders unite for the 10th anniversary of Creative Women Forum, press release

Global Female Leaders to Gather in London for the 10th Anniversary of Creative Women Forum

London Cult.

Business

21 May 2026

3 min.

Marking a decade of championing female leadership and creative excellence, the Creative Women Forum will return to London in June 2026 for a landmark anniversary edition. The three-day event will open at the House of Commons, bringing together some of the world’s most influential female leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and cultural changemakers.

Founded in 2016, the Creative Women Platform has united visionary women from across the globe through successful online and in-person events held in Cyprus, London, Dubai, New York, Milan, Cannes, Davos and Riyadh. Over the past decade, the platform has built an international community spanning more than 60 countries and reaching a global media audience of 473.3 million, fostering collaboration through mentorship, business networking and awards recognising outstanding female leadership.

The platform was founded by internationally acclaimed concert pianist, cultural entrepreneur and philanthropist Olga Balakleets. Alongside her international arts career, she established Creative Women to create opportunities for women in business and the creative industries to connect, collaborate and share expertise on a global stage.

The Anniversary Forum will officially open on 3 June at the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, with the main programme continuing on 4–5 June at the historic Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London. The programme will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive workshops exploring AI, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, investment, creativity and leadership. Creative Women Forum brings together award-winning entrepreneurs, CEOs, senior executives, global celebrities, influencers and distinguished international guests, including members of royal families. The event will also feature live performances by acclaimed female artists.

The Forum will conclude with a Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony honouring outstanding women from around the world. The evening will include fine dining and special live performances, with performers to be announced soon. The Gala Dinner is supported by GENERATION by Kiera and Spencer Chaplin.

Confirmed speakers and participants represent a broad range of sectors, including investment, executive leadership, fashion, culture, philanthropy, diplomacy, technology and the creative industries. The international line-up includes investor and board director Dame Tessy de Nassau; Dr Anino, founder of the global female leadership network 100 Women@Davos; Dr Karin von Bismarck, Partner at Stanton Chase and founder of WEforHER; Ida Beerhalter, Co-Head of investment organisation IOME; Karen Millen OBE, founder of the Karen Millen brand; Nisaa Jetha, founder of the Global Creative Economy Institute; Princess Sophia Wolkonsky, founder of Castillia; HRH Princess Noura Al Saud, founder of Rukun Creative Exchange and Al Mashtal Centre supporting Saudi Arabia’s creative industries; Maruja Herrera, Minister of Culture of Panama; entrepreneur and philanthropist Kiera Chaplin; HRH Queen Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, founder of Africa Fashion Week; Iwona Fluda, founder of Creative Switzerland; Marine Tanguy, CEO of MTArt; actress and human rights advocate Bianca Jagger; Baroness Manzila Uddin, Member of the House of Lords and Co-Chair of the Parliament Saudi Committee; Ana Irene Delgado, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Panama to the Organization of American States; H.E. Ambassador Dame Didi Wong, UN Global Commander Peace Ambassador, film and Broadway producer, angel investor and philanthropist; HRH Princess Katarina of Serbia; Zoya Kalinsky, award-winning women’s rights activist; Alexandra Hewazy, Head of Key Clients Global Coverage at Barclays Private Bank; Wendy Diamond, founder of LDP Ventures and Women’s Entrepreneurship Day; Norah Casey, CEO of Harmonia, broadcaster and presenter; Linda Pereira, Secretary General of CE-CPLP and UN consultant on women’s economic empowerment; Victoria Albrecht, Director of AI at Cleary Gottlieb; Ayumi Moore Aoki, founder and CEO of Women in Tech Global; Assana Magagi Alio, founder and CEO of Bridge Konekt; Dr Anca D. Goron, Creative AI Director and founder of AVA Research; Dr Christina Rahm, CEO of DRC Ventures and scientist; Princess Katya Galitzine, historian and sculptor; and celebrity fashion designer Micaela Oliveira.

Olga Balakleets, founder of Creative Women Forum, commented: “On the 10th anniversary of Creative Women Forum, we celebrate a decade of inspiring creativity, resilience and collaboration among women around the world. In today’s challenging times, the power of creative voices and shared vision is more important than ever. By building strong international bridges between women from diverse cultures — supported by their male allies — we continue to shape a more balanced, inclusive and successful society for the future”.