#WEDO2026 - Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization Membership!

Join WEDO to Make a Positive Imprint in This World!

Welcome to the WEDO community! We’re so excited to invite you to the #WEDO2026 Summit at the United Nations.

Want to attend in person? Attendance is a WEDO Members-only experience. To become a member and secure your place at the Summit, a membership contribution is required. Your support helps fuel WEDO’s mission and expand opportunities for women and girls around the world.

Not ready to make a membership contribution yet? No worries—we also offer a free virtual membership, so you can stay connected with the WEDO community from anywhere. Please note that virtual membership does not include access to in-person events.

As a WEDO member, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits, including a coveted ticket to the Annual Summit, bi-monthly NYC events, inspiring newsletters, and opportunities to connect with changemakers and women leaders.

Through the WEDO Foundation, we believe entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful ways to break the cycle of poverty, restore confidence, create economic independence, and transform lives. Whether we're empowering women in villages around the world, providing AI education to underserved communities, connecting founders with investors, or supporting women rebuilding their lives after incarceration, our mission remains the same:

Create opportunity where it's needed most.

Join us and be part of a global movement empowering women and girls to create lasting impact.

#JoinWEDO - Become a Member of WEDO

Join the Movement. Build the Future.

The #WEDO2026 Summit brings that mission to life.

Whether you're building a company, launching your next idea, investing in the future, or looking to surround yourself with people who inspire you to think bigger, you'll find your community at WEDO.

Grow your network - Discover new opportunities - Learn from extraordinary leaders - Build lifelong relationships - Make a lasting IMPACT!

This is more than a Summit.

This is a global movement.

This is where YOU belong.

Join UNICORN founders, visionary CEOs, FORTUNE 500 executives, investors, FAMILY OFFICES, entrepreneurs, INNOVATORS, media leaders, PHILANTHROPISTS, and changemakers from around the world to learn, connect, collaborate, and create impact together!

All memberships run on a calendar-year basis, ending on December 31 regardless of purchase date, and are non-refundable.

Life-Changing Trips

Experience the thrill of our year-round events, including life-altering trips to witness firsthand the impactful WEDO work you support!

Exclusive Member Benefits

Stay informed and inspired with our enlightening newsletter and indulge in special perks crafted exclusively for our esteemed members!

Access to Year-Round Events

Join our bi-monthly events in New York City, featuring the world's most successful women entrepreneurs, investors, and important people who will inspire you and support your entrepreneurial journey!

By becoming a member, you will be part of a global movement of change-makers who are committed to advancing women's entrepreneurship and empowerment. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and be part of something meaningful.

Attend the #WEDO2026 Summit

As a WEDO member, you are invited to attend the highly anticipated #WEDO2025 Summit on November 13, 2026, at the prestigious Delegates Dining Room inside United Nations headquarters in New York City. This includes the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Summit, the Pioneer Award Luncheon, and the Closing Reception.

Our Mission

Our mission at WEDO is to ignite leadership and innovation among women entrepreneurs, driving economic growth, influencing policies, and advancing communities worldwide. The goal is mighty: empower the 4 billion women and girls around the globe, especially uplifting the 388 million living in poverty. We believe that elevating women financially is a fundamental step in eradicating poverty.

#WEDO2026 Summit Highlights

We are excited to warmly welcome YOU to our #WEDO2026 summit as we collaborate with an extraordinary lineup of CEOs, Web 3.0 pioneers, philanthropists, family offices, business leaders, women entrepreneurs, changemakers, royal families, C-suite executives, impact investors, celebrities, influencers, UN dignitaries, government officials, and remarkable individuals like YOU. Together, we are united in our shared mission to support WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS!

We are excited to announce that some of the world’s most successful women entrepreneurs and leaders have already confirmed they will join us at the United Nations this year to celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.

Confirmed lumanaries include Mindy Grossman, Vice Chair Consello Group, Board Kendra Scott/Fanatics former CEO of WW International and former CEO of HSN; UNICORN Allison Ellsworth, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi; UNICORN Kendra Scott, Founder and Executive Chairwoman of the Kendra Scott jewelry brand; UNICORN Julie Wainwright, Founder and CEO of The RealReal and a pioneering e-commerce entrepreneur; and Janki Lalani, Advisor Parkwood Ventures (BEYONCE family Office) entrepreneur, investor, and global advocate supporting women-led businesses.

We are honored to welcome these inspiring leaders as we celebrate and elevate women entrepreneurs around the world.

WEDO Summit Impactful Highlights Include:

• WEDO AI FREE Education Program – Empowering 1,000,000 disadvantaged women with the world's AI experts, fostering innovation, and enhancing their entrepreneurial journeys.

• Microloans for 10,000 Women – Funding entrepreneurial dreams for impoverished women through our partnership with Opportunity International.

• Supporting Defy Ventures' 6th Cohort – Celebrating an 84% success rate in empowering incarcerated women through EIT entrepreneurship programs.

• Mentorship for Disadvantaged Female Students – Sponsoring young girls in transitional settings to attend our summit and network with influential leaders.

• Recognizing Women's Entrepreneurship Day – Proclaimed by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, New York Mayor Eric Adams, and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, with recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives under Congresswoman Grace Meng.

• 
  WEDO - Women Entrepreneurs DO make a difference: See here to learn about our IMPACT!
  
  

Make a Difference with WEDO

Join NOW to become a WEDO member and contribute to a global movement that transforms lives and shapes a brighter future for all. Together, we empower women worldwide, showcasing the boundless potential and impact of women entrepreneurs!

We deeply value your collaboration in creating positive change for WOMEN!

Double Your Impact

Did you know you can double your impact with a CORPORATE MATCHING PROGRAM? Check if your company—or your spouse’s—offers matching funds and make your contribution go twice as far - click here!

Important Notice

Join early to get the most out of your membership, as WEDO memberships operate on a calendar year basis.

Please note that all donations are tax-deductible and final. Once purchased, we regret that refunds or exchanges cannot be provided. Thank you for your understanding, and we eagerly anticipate your membership in our foundation!

#JOINWEDO - Become a member! 

The impact is real. The mission is powerful. And the time is now!

By joining WEDO, you’re not just becoming a member—you’re becoming a force for change. You’re empowering women, driving innovation, and shaping a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

WEDO make a difference. Be a part of it. Join today and let’s change the world together!

$50 Empowers a Woman or Girl to Rise with AI Education

Our groundbreaking WEDO AI Education Program—created with world-renowned AI experts—gives underserved women and girls the knowledge and confidence to shape their own futures through innovation and entrepreneurship. Designed for those with limited tech access or English skills, it opens doors to opportunity, enabling them to harness AI and lift their families and communities into the digital economy.

$1,000 Launches a Woman’s Entrepreneurial Journey

In partnership with Opportunity International, we’re helping 10,000 women turn determination into opportunity through life-changing microloans. With a 98% repayment rate, these women reinvest 90% of their income into educating their children, supporting their families, and uplifting entire communities—proving that when women rise, the world rises with them.

$2,000 Transforms the Life of an Incarcerated Woman Through Entrepreneurship

In partnership with Defy Ventures at York, we’re giving incarcerated women a second chance through entrepreneurship—achieving an inspiring 84% success rate in breaking the cycle of incarceration. While it costs taxpayers $100,000 a year to imprison someone, a $2,000 investment gives her the tools, dignity, and hope to rebuild her life and create lasting change.

$60 Ignites a Girl’s Dream Through WEDO Arts Entrepreneurship

Our WEDO Arts Entrepreneurship Program empowers underprivileged and differently-abled girls to unleash their creativity, pursue their passions, and build confidence through art and innovation. With mentorship and opportunity, these young changemakers are breaking barriers, discovering their power, and transforming their futures.

Join Us in Changing the World—One Woman at a Time

Every dollar you give sparks opportunity, dignity, and hope. Your support fuels education, entrepreneurship, and empowerment for women and girls who need it most. Together, we can build a more equitable, innovative, and compassionate world—where every woman has the chance to rise.

Donate today. Empower a lifetime. #JoinWEDO - www.joinwedo.org

Our Speakers this year include....