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The 2024 FCEM World Congress is being proudly held in Sydney, Australia. Join us, alongside 500 women from around the world, as we gather ‘Down Under’ for the 71st FCEM World Congress, the highlight of our annual calendar.
Register NowUnder the theme of Connecting the Dots: Women leading globally, the 2024 FCEM World Congress hosted by Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (WCEI) Australia, will bring together women business owners and leaders from across more than 70 countries.
The 2024 FCEM World Congress will offer delegates the opportunity to connect with like-minded businesswomen through plenary conference sessions, business to business forums, interactive workshops and nightly social events, culminating in a spectacular gala dinner.
Founded in France by Yvonne Foinant in 1945 at the end of World War II, the association spread through Europe and then expanded into various countries across the five continents. FCEM brings together in a vast wave of friendship and solidarity, women who share a common interest: entrepreneurship.
After more than 70 years of existence, today the FCEM network includes member associations from more than 70 countries, comprising five hundred thousand women across five continents.
October 23, 2024 - Day 1
Curated cultural city tours hosted by WCEI members. Tour themes will include culinary, architecture, fashion, art and technology.
Concurrently:
October 24, 2024 - Day 2
Plenary Conference
Interactive Workshops
Evening:
Cultural Evening
October 25, 2024 - Day 3
Plenary Conference
Business Matching
FCEM Annual General Meeting
Flag Raising Ceremony
Evening:
Gala Dinner
Australia is home to the world’s oldest living culture. Indigenous cultural insights will be woven through the Congress experience.
* A full line up of speakers and panellists will be released closer to the date.
A range of hotel options across different budgets are available within 2 kilometres of the main Congress venue. Special rates have been secured for the below hotels; click HERE to visit our WCEI accommodation page to arrange your Sydney accommodation at these special rates.
Accompanying partners will have the opportunity to explore Sydney, with a selection of exciting Indigenous tours offered for a unique and authentic experience.
The Congress is only made possible through the generous support of our partners, including:
