Women Economic Forum I Italy
Women Economic Forum
Italia 2026
Each edition of Women Economic Forum Italia is hosted in a different Italian city, celebrating the diversity of local ecosystems while strengthening a shared national and global conversation. For 2026, the Forum comes to Turin, a city renowned for its industrial heritage, technological innovation, cultural excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Why Turin
A city defined by transformation
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Our Venues
Empowering change for a brighter tomorrow
Palazzo Perrone di San Martino
One of Turin’s most distinguished historic residences, Palazzo Perrone di San Martino dates back to the late seventeenth century and was transformed into its elegant Baroque and Neoclassical form during the eighteenth century.
Located in the heart of the city, it served for many years as the French Embassy to the House of Savoy and today is home to Fondazione CRT, one of Italy’s leading philanthropic foundations.
Its magnificent Salone d’Onore, ceremonial staircase and Art Deco glass ceiling provide an exceptional setting for official ceremonies and institutional gatherings.
OGR Torino - Officine Grandi Riparazioni
Originally built between 1885 and 1895 as Northern Italy’s principal railway repair workshops, OGR has been reimagined through a €100 million restoration by Fondazione CRT into one of Europe’s leading centres for culture, innovation and entrepreneurship. Covering more than 35,000 square metres, its iconic industrial architecture now hosts international conferences, exhibitions, performances and innovation programmes.
OGR represents the spirit of modern Turin, where industrial heritage meets creativity, technology and the future.
Museo Egizio
Founded in 1824, the Museo Egizio is the world’s oldest museum devoted entirely to Ancient Egyptian civilisation.
Home to more than 40,000 artefacts, it houses one of the most important Egyptological collections in the world, second only to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Its extraordinary collections, including the Tomb of Kha and Merit and one of the world’s largest collections of ancient papyri, make it one of Italy’s most visited museums.
Palazzo Reale - Royal Palace of Turin
Built in 1584 as the principal residence of the House of Savoy, the Royal Palace of Turin remains one of Europe’s finest royal residences.
Its state apartments, Royal Armoury, gardens and museums form part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, reflecting centuries of Italian history, diplomacy and culture.
The Forum welcomes entrepreneurs, executives, investors, policymakers, researchers, academics, students, innovators and representatives from institutions, foundations and civil society.
Its greatest strength lies in the diversity of perspectives brought together in one place.
Who Attends
A diverse community of leaders
The Experience
The Women Economic Forum Italia is designed to foster meaningful exchange, not passive participation. Inspired by the idea of the modern Agora, it brings together leaders from different sectors, disciplines and generations in conversations that challenge assumptions, spark new ideas and create unexpected connections.
Through keynote conversations, thematic sessions, executive dialogues, networking experiences and cultural moments, every part of the programme is designed to encourage collaboration, because today’s most pressing challenges demand perspectives that no single organisation, industry or discipline can provide.
Inspirational addresses from internationally recognised leaders offering bold perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping our future.
Keynote Conversations
Cross-sector conversations that bring together experts, policymakers, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore complex issues from multiple perspectives, encouraging discussion rather than one-way presentations.
Panels & Dialogues
From welcome receptions and networking lunches to gala dinners and informal gatherings, the Forum creates dedicated moments for meaningful connections and new collaborations
Networking Experiences
Each edition celebrates the identity of its host city through carefully curated cultural experiences. In Turin, delegates will have the opportunity to experience iconic institutions including the Museo Egizio and the Royal Palace, creating moments where culture becomes part of the conversation.
Cultural Programme
Opening New Perspectives
The Forum opens with the Opening Ceremony at the historic Palazzo Perrone di San Martino, before moving to OGR Torino for the official inauguration of Women Economic Forum Italia 2026.
The first day explores two of the defining forces shaping our future: how education must evolve in the age of artificial intelligence and how trust, information and democracy can thrive in an increasingly technological world.
The day concludes with an evening of music and celebration in one of Turin’s most elegant historic residences, offering delegates their first opportunity to build meaningful connections.
Highlights-
Opening Ceremony
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Welcome Reception
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Inaugural Luncheon
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Education in the Age of AI
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Truth, Trust & the Future of Information
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Evening Celebration
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Leadership in a Changing World
The second day explores how leadership must evolve in response to profound economic, technological and societal transformation.
From the future of work and women’s economic leadership to fashion as cultural expression, food systems, natural resources and global diplomacy, the programme examines how today’s decisions will shape tomorrow’s society.
The day concludes with an exclusive networking dinner at Ristorante Del Cambio, one of Italy’s most historic restaurants and a place deeply connected with the country’s political and cultural history.
Highlights
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Society & the Future of Work
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Economic Leadership & Financial Power
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Fashion, Identity & Cultural Transformation
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Food, Water & Planetary Resilience
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Women, Peace & Global Cooperation
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Networking Dinner at Del Cambio
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Looking Ahead
The Forum’s final day focuses on the global challenges that will define the decades ahead—from climate and energy transition to health, resilience and international cooperation.
The Closing Ceremony reflects on the key ideas and collaborations that emerged throughout the Forum before announcing the next host city for Women Economic Forum Italia 2027.
The afternoon celebrates Turin’s extraordinary cultural heritage through visits to two of its most iconic institutions, before delegates gather for a final farewell dinner.
Highlights
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Climate & Energy Transition
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Health & Wellbeing
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Closing Ceremony
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Looking Ahead to WEF Italia 2027
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Cultural Visits
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Farewell Dinner
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Programme at a Glance
The Forum extends well beyond the conference rooms.
Throughout the three days, delegates will participate in networking receptions, curated lunches and dinners, cultural visits and informal gatherings designed to foster meaningful relationships and encourage conversations beyond the stage. These shared experiences are an integral part of the Forum, creating the conditions for ideas to evolve into long-term collaborations.
