First Lady Olena Zelenska, Billie Jean King and Jessica Alba Join Speakers for Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi – February 1, 2023 – Forbes today announced an expanded list of its second annual speakers Forbes 30/50 Summitwhich will gather generations of women on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and 50 Over 50 Franchise lists from March 7-10 during International Women’s Day.

Attracting young super-achievers and legends and icons with invaluable experience, the event will provide attendees with a platform to share and build new bonds, collaborate and innovate across technology, leadership and everything Leaders need to become smarter.

Adds to list of previously confirmed speakers including Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenskawho will appear virtually; sports icons and champions of equality Billie Jean King; Founder and CCO of The Honest Company jessica alba.The full slate bears the resemblance of a trailblazer and a leader of power:

• Hillary ClintonFormer U.S. Secretary of State, Senator, First Lady, Lawyer, Author and Activist
• Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Co-Founder of the Malala Foundation
• Gloria Steinem, journalists and activists
• Aisha CurryJuly Sweet Founder and CEO
• Mandana DayaniCreator & Cofounder, I am a voter.
• I’m AbduFounder and CEO, EbonyLife Media
• Catherine O’Haraemmy award winning actress and author
• Amna Al Qubaisiformula car driver
• Sun YiFounder and CEO, Carrot Fertility
• Joann C. JenkinsCEO of AARP
• His Highness Ramia Bint Majid Al Saud Al SaudAlwaleed Philanthropies Secretary and Board Member
• Misty CopelandBallerina, American Ballet Theatre, author and philanthropist
• Francine KasudasExecutive Vice President and Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer, Cisco
• Lauren WatkinsPresident of Pravida Foods
• Dina RadenkovicCo-Founder and CEO, Gameto
• Suneera MadhaniFounder, Stax
• aurora jamesFounder of Fifest Percent Pledge and Creative Director and Founder of Brother Vellies
• Karen WassengFounder and Designer, KW Eyewear and Co-Founder, KE Partners
• jessica smithCo-founder and COO of TOUCH Talent
• naira alhajaUAE’s first female film writer, director and producer
• Lin JiaSocial Media Influencer, Cooking With Lynja
• Kelly Sawyer PatricoffCo-CEO, Baby2Baby
• Rochelle NiemeyerCo-founder and CSO, Nostics
• Pico VelázquezFounder and CEO, VIIRA
• Olga KravchenkoMusemio Co-Founder and CEO
• zahra runCEO of UAE Skating Club and Chairman of Figure Skating Committee and UAE Winter Sports Federation
• Alice NelsonPresident and CEO, Global Partnerships, Vital Voices
• Dr Judith RichterFounder and CEO of Medinol
• Shafiqa KhplawakPoet, author and women’s rights activist
• Simon Sanders-TownsendWriter, Democratic strategist and host of MSNBC’s “SYMONE”

Hosted by Founder of “Know Your Value” and Co-Host of MSNBC Morning Joe Mika Brzezinski and MSNBC contributor, Forbes Women’s Editor Maggie McGrath and author Huma Abedinthe summit is focused on forming world-changing alliances and being a powerful catalyst for change.

The agenda will provide a platform for speakers to share insights and experiences as part of a series of engaging discussions focusing on a range of topics including breaking down prejudices to extend life, impacting business and changing the face of storytelling wait. The summit will also offer a rich cultural experience for attendees, including an opening dinner and a desert party closing dinner at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Forbes 30/50 Summit by cisco. carrot fertility is a co-sponsor. AARP and Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas is a sponsor.

For more information on this event, please visit: Forbes 30/50 Summit.

Press contact:pr@forbes.com

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