Good for women.
Good for business.
Women in Work’s award-winning Summit is not just an event.
It’s a dynamic movement redefining workplace equity.
For the third year, more than 300 senior leaders – from CEOs and government ministers to HR campaigners and equity pioneers – will come together on 9 October to shape policies that empower women at every stage of life.
At the WiW Summit, transformative insights meet actionable strategies, proving that when it’s good for women, it’s good for business.
Will you be in the room where it matters?
Join us in turning ambition into measurable progress as we set new standards for equity aligned with commercial success.
“I am passionate about all women in the workplace being supported through every stage of their careers. But there are still huge inequities, from the gender pay gap, prohibitive cost of childcare to a lack of universal menopause support. Women are leaving the office in their droves, and that's a brain drain of talent that businesses can't afford to lose.
My dream is that, in a decade's time, there won't be any need for such a summit, because we'll have finally achieved that golden goal of an equitable and supportive workplace, and quite literally across the board.”
Mariella Frostrup
Co-Founder & Host
Why do we need to do this?
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At a macro level, potential economic gains across the OECD from an increase in women in employment amount to a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of more than US$6 trillion per year. (PwC, 2022)
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At a micro level, companies with senior-level gender equity and particularly intersectionality also do better. McKinsey research shows companies in the top quartile for gender equity on executive teams were 25% more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the bottom, while companies with more than 30% female executives were more likely to outperform companies that don't.
Gender equitable companies also earn 2.5 x higher cash flow per employee with teams that are up to 35% more productive.
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Women leaders are leaving at the fastest rate for 10 years (McKinsey, 2022). Women in tech, especially, could see drop-out rates of up to 70% (Accenture)
Maximum output.
The WiW Summit delivers actionable insights to empower you with the confidence to implement policies, benefits, and practices that support women at every critical life stage— from menstruation to menopause.
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Hear about the powerful, succinct and evidence-based business case for investment into female-focused initiatives and programmes
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Understand how to turn clinical, legal, and societal research into clear, actionable insights that resonate with the board and drive business decisions.
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Suggest ways to build lasting alliances with the C-suite and senior leaders who will champion and advocate for women in the workplace.
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Move from awareness to action, and ultimately to results. Overcome obstacles, dissent, cynicism, and other barriers to drive meaningful change.
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Measure what matters, to demonstrate real results. Hear from those who’ve “been there and done that”, with rapid-fire case studies highlighting what works and what doesn’t.
In good company
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The C-suite, senior leadership teams, and business unit directors across organisations of all sizes and scales.
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HR, compensation, people, culture, talent, rewards and benefits, and wellbeing across organisations of all sizes and scales.
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Professionals with expertise or a focus on women in the workplace, including consultants, vendors, law firms, startups, and service providers.
Partner with us
We are currently seeking sector partners, media partners and sponsors to join us at the 2025 event and we invite you to take a look at our partner brochure for 2025.
“The quality, passion and knowledge of the speakers was fantastic. I've come away with so many ideas of things I want to implement.”
Women in Work at Davos 2025
At Davos this year, women’s inclusion and equity took centre stage, driving key conversations across the summit.
The Goals Dinner, co-hosted by Women in Work, Project Everyone, and UN Women, set the tone for urgent action on gender equity in workplaces and economies.
💡 Key insights included:
McKinsey & Company highlighted that closing the gender gap could boost global GDP by $28 trillion.
Diane von Furstenberg spoke on the power of resilience and leadership.
Octopus Energy shared how gender equity drives business success, with over 50% female leadership and no gender pay gap.
The conversation also put a spotlight on women’s health, with Mount Sinai Health System presenting initiatives to reduce maternal mortality and chronic diseases. Menopause policieswere also in focus, highlighting the need for workplace support.
The takeaway? Collaboration is the key to real change.
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WiW GEM Report
The WiW100 GEM Report analyses 400 of the largest UK companies across 24 sectors to compare Board representation, pay gaps and parental policy transparency. We reveal the WIW100, companies that have met all three WiW measures, committed to driving lasting change in the workplace.
Our goal isn’t to call out under-performers, but to highlight those leading the way and eager to improve.
Download the full WiW Gender Equity Measure Report 2024 to discover the businesses that are doing the most to close the gender equity gap.
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WiW Assemble
Welcome to a radical new way to accelerate change. A process that will help companies transform their organisations by transforming the role women play in the organisation. A process that brings together employees, both women and men from across the organisation to work through ways of working that work for everybody in the organisation. A process that will develop sustainable and holistic solutions that will help turn theory into action. And as a result, we help you narrow the gender pay gap, balance the representation of Women in your organisation and develop Family & Female Policies that treat your employees like a family.
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Read the latest news
Exploring how businesses can attract, retain & advance female employees throughout all critical life stages. Read all the latest reports, insights and research here.
A note on inclusivity: We recognise that many of the health issues discussed at WiW Summits affect not only women but also trans men, non-binary individuals, and anyone who menstruates and these topics are relevant to a broader spectrum of experiences. Our events are committed to inclusivity, and our programs and support networks are available to all who are impacted—regardless of gender identity.