Thank you very much for approving and supporting the inclusion of our contribution in the invitation process for the Global Summit of Women. We truly appreciate your engagement and partnership in helping us reach and inspire the next generation of women leaders.

As previously shared, the 2026 Global Summit of Women will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, on June 4–6, 2026, with a confirmed and comprehensive program bringing together distinguished women leaders from business, academia, civil society, and public life. Held under the theme “Women: Building Bridges to a Bold Tomorrow,” the Summit highlights women’s leadership at a time of global transformation.

Further details:
https://globewomen.org/globalsummit/

As part of the Summit’s Youth Outreach Program, 25 outstanding female university students with strong ideas on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the future of women will be selected as “Top Women Scholars” and invited to attend the full Summit. Please find the visual and accompanying materials to disseminate this call to university students through relevant communication channels.

To apply, students are required to submit an essay of 1,500–2,000 words (1.5 spacing, 12 pt, Times New Roman) on the topic:
“The Future is Female-Led: How Can You Make a Difference?”

Application link for student essay submissions:
https://forms.gle/7G4Y97VppkTojHJ98

Essays will be evaluated by a distinguished jury based on originality, clarity of thought, and alignment with the themes of women’s leadership and empowerment. Travel and accommodation for out-of-town students will be provided.

In addition to the selected 25 scholars, university students will also be invited to participate in the Youth Forum on June 5, 2026. Participation in the Youth Forum will be organized through a separate invitation and application form, which will be shared to collect the details of interested students.

At this stage, we would be grateful for your support in disseminating the essay call within your networks and encouraging eligible students to apply.

Warm regards,

Youth Outreach Committee
Duysal Aşkun Çelik, PhD – Professor of Organizational Behavior & I/O Psychology
Elif Yolbulan Okan – Professor of Marketing, Department Chair, BAU
Emine Sabancı Kamışlı – Vice Chairperson, ESAS
Melek Pulatkonak – Founder, TurkishWIN
Selen Okay Akçalı – President, Yanındayız
Tülay Perazzini – Founder, Salt & Brand Consultancy