First Edition of 'Women and the Economy' Conference Kicks Off on the 17th
The 'Li Wa Likum' initiative announces the launch of the Women and the Economy conference in October 2026, under the patronage of the Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
“Li Wa Lakum,” a Kuwaiti non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering individuals through financial literacy, knowledge sharing, and community development, announced yesterday, Wednesday, the launch of the first edition of the “Women and the Economy” conference. The event is scheduled for October 17, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Kuwait hotel, and October 18, 2026, at the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Investment Companies Union. The conference will be held under the patronage and attendance of Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Marzouq, Kuwait’s Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs, and in collaboration with Kuwait University and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences.
The “Women and the Economy” conference provides a prominent platform to enhance women’s economic participation and contribute to building a more inclusive, productive, and sustainable economic future for Kuwait and the region. The two-day event brings together policymakers, chief executives, global experts, investors, academics, and emerging female leaders from across the region and beyond, fostering dialogue, analysis, and practical collaboration aimed at achieving tangible results. Purposeful discussions will translate into concrete commitments by linking women’s economic potential with institutions, opportunities, and capital capable of transforming that potential into sustainable impact.
The conference program includes remarks by Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Marzouq, Kuwait’s Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs, as well as a speech by Tiba Al-Humaidi, founder of the “Li Wa Lakum” initiative, who will highlight the importance of women’s economic inclusion as a national priority. The morning sessions will feature two panel discussions. The first, titled “Current Reality,” will bring together policymakers, economists, and private sector leaders to review the current state of women’s participation, challenges, and success stories. The second session, titled “The Future of Women in the Economy,” moderated by H.E. Qadsi Rashid, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Kuwait, will focus on the roles of artificial intelligence, fintech, and policy in shaping a more inclusive economic landscape.
