The past two decades have brought about significant progress for the economic empowerment of women. Increased access to educational resources and training has given rise to a world where more women are equipped with the tools they need for success. In this panel we explore the strides we have made on the route to gender equality, and what is left on the horizon.

Moderator

Henny Sender, Chief Correspondent, International Finance, Financial Times

Speakers

Kamal Ahmad, Founder, Asian University for Women

Betelhem Dessie, Technology Education Entrepreneur; Project
Manager, iCog-Labs, Anyone Can Code

Leili Gerami, Chairman, LEGE Investments; Partner, Maven Pictures

John Wood, Founder, Room to Read