

IWEC Foundation 18th Annual Conference will be held in
Bahrain from February 8-10, 2026
The International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge Foundation (IWEC Foundation) is a 501c(3) registered nonprofit organization with headquarters in New York City. As a global initiative, we provide market intelligence, networking, educational, and mentoring opportunities for successful women business owners. We support them in gaining and expanding access into international markets and in growing their visibility and brands. Our partners are chambers of commerce and global women business organizations.
Since its inception, the IWEC Foundation’s network has grown to a vibrant group of 538 successful women business owners from 48 countries. We believe that closing the gap between female and male entrepreneurship not only fuels economic growth but also drives the social and cultural empowerment of women everywhere.
The 18th edition of the International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) Annual Conference will gather in Bahrain. Successful businesswomen and other world class thought leaders from all over the world to share experiences, challenges, and best practices with the objective of enlightening the transformational power of women’s leadership
📅Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM to Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM AST