Women Shaping Wealth Summit 2026 to Bring Global Leaders, Investors and Changemakers to Riyadh.
RIYADH(Web Desk):: Riyadh is set to host the Women Shaping Wealth Summit 2026 on September 28–29, bringing together more than 3,000 participants and 250+ speakers for two days of discussions focused on capital, investment, entrepreneurship, leadership and the growing economic influence of women.
Organised by PLAYBOOK, the global leadership and career development platform for women, the summit will bring together investors, founders, business leaders, policymakers and innovators from Saudi Arabia, the wider GCC and international markets.
The summit is designed to explore how women are increasingly participating in wealth creation, investment and economic decision-making. Its programme will focus on moving the discussion beyond financial inclusion towards ownership, access to capital, investment participation, influence and leadership.
The two-day event will feature three key content tracks: Money in Motion, focusing on finance, entrepreneurship and capital; Wealth in Wellbeing, exploring health, longevity, performance and economic value; and Power in Networks, examining leadership, influence and policy.
Wafa Al Obaidat, Founder of PLAYBOOK, said the summit aims to bring influential women and leaders together to create meaningful opportunities and connections.
“Women today are founders, investors, executives, policymakers and decision-makers influencing where capital goes and what it builds,” Al Obaidat said. “Women Shaping Wealth is about bringing those voices into one room and turning conversations into access, relationships and measurable opportunities.”
The summit will feature prominent regional and international speakers, including HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, who will deliver virtual opening remarks.
Alongside keynote sessions and panel discussions, the event will host a Live Demo Day connecting female founders with investors, as well as startup and founder showcases, speed networking, mentorship and peer sessions.
The Pledges for Progress platform will provide another key element of the programme, inviting leaders and organisations to make measurable commitments that can be followed up after the summit.
Strategic partnership opportunities and MOU signings will also form part of the event, with organisers seeking to turn discussions and networking into tangible business collaborations and long-term outcomes.
The summit comes as the GCC continues to experience significant developments in entrepreneurship, investment and women’s participation across the economy. Women are increasingly taking on roles as business owners, investors, executives, board members and policymakers, contributing to the development of new industries and economic opportunities.
Al Obaidat said the summit’s success would ultimately be measured by the opportunities created for participants.
“We don’t want people to leave Riyadh simply feeling inspired. We want them to leave with a new investor connection, a business opportunity, a mentor, a partnership, a commitment or a clearer path towards building and deploying wealth,” she said.
With Riyadh emerging as an increasingly important regional centre for investment, entrepreneurship and innovation, the Women Shaping Wealth Summit 2026 aims to connect Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC with a global network of women leaders, investors and entrepreneurs shaping the future of capital and opportunity.
Event Details:
Dates: September 28–29, 2026
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Organised by: PLAYBOOK
