International Conference 2022:
The Path to Economic Equality
We held our conference on 22 and 23 February 2022.
The third WES International Conference was a collaborative event which brought together over 300 global delegates to discuss and lay out solutions for a future in which women across the world achieve economic parity.
Panel discussions and delegate workshop sessions across the two-day conference were held to review access to finance; the impact of culture; digital, technology and education; leadership; wellbeing and net zero.
Read our conference report
See the video recordings and details of the agenda and speakers below.
Conference 2022 Keynote and Panel Sessions
Conference 2022 Keynote and Panel Sessions
Carolyn Currie manifesto help communities thrive
Carolyn Currie manifesto to add billions
Lord Jack McConnell SDGs Keynote: Women's Enterprise Scotland International Conference 2022
A 2-day conference focussing on the economic empowerment of women vital for recovery from Covid and achieving gender equality in the economy, work and business.
Why Attend
Your opportunity to learn, be inspired and engage with thought leaders.
Hear from those breaking down barriers to achieve outstanding success.
Build new relationships with those who have a shared interest in advancing women’s business ownership and success.
The international thought leadership powered by the expertise of delegates, will put attendees at the forefront of the women in business agenda. Ensuring the very latest projects, thinking and best practice are available to inform future strategies and actions as we rebuild economies.
Keynote Speakers
Lord Jack McConnell
Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on the UN Global Goals
Dr. Gillian Marcelle
CEO Resilience Capital Ventures LLC
Pheona Matovu
Co-Founder Radiant and Brighter
Yvette Hopkins
Leadership Expert
Paula Ritchie
Regional Enterprise Director, Natwest Group
Jackie Brierton
CEO GrowBiz
Prof. Barbara Orser
University of Ottawa
Gillian Martin
Member of Scottish Parliament