Women in Work at Davos 2025

At Davos this year, women’s inclusion and equity took centre stage, driving key conversations across the summit.

The Goals Dinner, co-hosted by Women in Work, Project Everyone, and UN Women, set the tone for urgent action on gender equity in workplaces and economies.

đź’ˇ Key insights included:

  • McKinsey & Company highlighted that closing the gender gap could boost global GDP by $28 trillion.

  • Diane von Furstenberg spoke on the power of resilience and leadership.

  • Octopus Energy shared how gender equity drives business success, with over 50% female leadership and no gender pay gap.

The conversation also put a spotlight on women’s health, with Mount Sinai Health System presenting initiatives to reduce maternal mortality and chronic diseases. Menopause policieswere also in focus, highlighting the need for workplace support.

The takeaway? Collaboration is the key to real change.