8 WOMEN 2026

2026

Every year on 8 March, the GLF celebrates women leading positive change around the world. This year, we’re spotlighting eight visionary women from sport to sustainable finance who inspire us to dream bigger.

Payal Arora

Inclusive AI champion

Tariye Gbadgesin

CEO, Climate Investment Funds

Alessandra Yupanqui

Andean Indigenous storyteller

Francia Márquez

Vice President of Colombia

Asisat Oshoala

Philanthropic Footballer

Billie Eilish

Musical artist with impact

Kristel Quierrez

Indigenous youth advocate

Retno Marsudi

United Nations diplomat

This International Women’s Day also marks the launch of our year-long

GLF Women campaign: a call to reimagine leadership, the economy and care from the ground up.

Throughout the year, we’ll feature speakers and panels across our events to explore new models of leadership.

Previous campaigns

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