Global Summit Council (GS Council) is bringing together women and girls from around the world for the Global Women Leadership Conference 2026, a four-day international gathering taking place from November 15–18, 2026, at Istanbul Congress Center in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Built around the theme “Women Leading with Confidence, Voice, Purpose, and Global Impact,” the conference is designed to provide an international platform for women at different stages of their leadership journeys to strengthen their confidence, develop practical skills, expand their professional networks, and connect with a diverse international community.

Across four days, participants will engage in activities and discussions focused on leadership development, public speaking, confidence building, mentorship, personal branding, career growth, professional communication, entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, international networking, and community impact. The programme moves beyond conventional conference listening, offering engagement through keynote conversations, women leadership circles, communication labs, confidence-building workshops, mentorship sessions, career-growth discussions, community-impact planning, networking, and cross-border collaboration to connect women across generations and geographical boundaries.

Ultimately, GS Council aims for participants to leave Istanbul with stronger confidence, practical leadership skills, new international perspectives, meaningful professional relationships, and ideas they can take back to their workplaces, businesses, educational institutions, projects, and communities.

Why to attend

Strengthen your confidence and develop practical leadership skills to lead with voice and purpose.

Participate in interactive women leadership circles, communication labs, confidence-building workshops, and mentorship sessions.

Focus on key areas including public speaking, personal branding, career growth, professional communication, entrepreneurship, and community-impact planning.

Expand your professional networks and engage in cultural exchange, cross-border collaboration, and international networking.

Connect across generations by interacting with a diverse international community ranging from students beginning their journeys to experienced professionals and executives.

Take back actionable ideas, new international perspectives, and meaningful relationships to your workplace, business, educational institution, project, or community.

Who should attend

Women and girls aged 13–65

Students

Young leaders

Aspiring speakers

Educators

Entrepreneurs

Creators

Executives

Professionals

Community leaders

Policy-minded participants

Social-impact builders

Changemakers from different countries and professional backgrounds