WILD: Women in Leadership Deliver, the pioneering female networking platform is back leading a ground breaking event in Riyadh. The special event to celebrate International Women’s Day, takes place on 4th March, 6pm-8.30pm at the new VOV gaming centre, ROSHN Front. The ALL STAR panel consists of diverse female leaders, both Saudi Nationals and expats, moderated by Emma Burdett, WILD Founder.
“We are thrilled to be holding this special IWD event in Riyadh again. Last year, WILD took over the VOV Gaming Center in the Zone and created a huge, impactful event, which everyone still speaks about in the Kingdom. It had tremendous feedback from all who attended, providing a platform for women to inspire and have a voice,” says Emma.
Participants can expect to hear from and network with current and future leaders in the region
As the region gears up for the much anticipated Vision 2030, a key component is gender equality and a desire for 30% of females in leadership. The Saudi state’s pledge to this investment is more than just a promise, it is a key driver for the Kingdom’s ongoing transformation.
“Women’s networks are a vital component of achieving gender equality. Women can come and be heard in a safe space, feel supported, and find natural access to role models and mentors. The work we do through WILD is pivotal in attracting and retaining female talent and is in line with the Kingdom’s Vision,” explains Emma.
The guest speakers include the Founder and CEO of WILD, Emma Burdett; Senior Director of Architecture, Red Sea Global, Yannic Leveque; Assistant Manager, SEVEN, Abeer AlJanahi; Managing Director, CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, Jena Ladhani; and VP of Business Development, Real Estate Registry – Najla Tarabzouni
Participants can expect to network with both existing and future leaders in the region. The event will highlight the significance of creating communities in which women can engage, connect, be heard, and prosper, all critical elements in the pursuit of gender equality.
“It is an honor to be celebrating International Women’s Day next week with female leaders and future female leaders in Riyadh, KSA at the ‘Women In Leadership Deliver’ event ‘Amplify Voices. Inspire Inclusion’ by Emma Burdett CEO & Founder of WILD. My vision, mission, and objective here in KSA is to support the creation of opportunities for the youth of KSA, in alignment with #vision2030 which strongly supports SDG Goal 5: Gender Equality. I am empowered every day by CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) and Dar Al Riyadh Group on my objectives here in #KSA to drive our client outcomes with my amazing team located across the Kingdom. ESG is at the heart of our journey here, with SDG goals delivery at the forefront of our minds. I am excited for the opportunity to be part of the panel on the 4 March, which promises to be a spectacular event,” said Jena Ladhani, Managing Director, CBRE Global Workplace Solutions.
This year, WILD has partnered again with VOV Gaming. Esports is a sector that is male-dominated and an industry that would like to promote more female leadership.
“VOV Gaming is delighted to host WILD Women Collective’s event at our ROSHN Front flagship venue. We are proud to be contributing to the excellent work the WILD team is doing to support women’s empowerment and leadership in Saudi Arabia,” concludes Sa’ed Totah, Chief Marketing Officer, VOV.
In celebration of IWD, we are able to offer all women a special code for an IWD gift: IWDGift