Beyond equality & empowerment

The world calls for diverse, courageous and innovative minds to solve its most pressing problems in order to adapt, survive and thrive. The historic confirmation of Kamala Harris as vice president of the United States — becoming the first woman, Black American and South Asian American to do so — marked a momentous signal to the world that women’s voices and influence are set to expand even further in redefining politics, business and community engagement in the face of an ever-changing new normal.

The South China Morning Post’s Women of Our Time conference puts the spotlight on the myriad achievements of female trailblazers and pioneers in Asia who have been influential in tackling the many challenges posed by an ongoing pandemic and a depressed economy, against a backdrop of ever-changing global diplomacy. As efforts toward diversity and inclusion become less of a novel concept, and rather an ingrained facet of global business and politics, the conference will look beyond ideas of empowerment and equality to examine how today’s women in power and tomorrow’s emerging female leaders are sparking new ideas that spur generations of followers and collaborators in building a new world for a more sustainable future.

Featuring influential keynote speakers, interviews spotlighting inspiring stories of female industry champions, and panel discussions highlighting how today’s emerging trailblazers are redefining their industries, the conference will magnify how women in Asia have been and will continue to be crucial in piloting substantial change and spawning opportunities for a new generation in the face of mounting challenges and relentless uncertainties.