The Monaco Women Forum 2026 has wrapped up after bringing together more than 200 leaders, experts and decision-makers for a programme focused on some of the biggest forces shaping the world today…
Over the course of four high-level panels, the event explored subjects ranging from global finance and digital assets to space strategy, medicine and longevity, reinforcing Monaco’s role as a meeting point for international dialogue and forward-looking ideas.
This year’s edition featured keynote addresses from Pierre-André Chiappori, Aarti Holla-Maini and Olivier Minazzoli, adding further weight to discussions that were designed not only to inform but also to spark collaboration. Organisers presented the forum as a space where professional networks deepen, new partnerships emerge and major issues are examined through a distinctly international lens.
The programme concluded with the 14th edition of the Monte-Carlo Woman of the Year Award, celebrated during a gala dinner attended by 190 guests. Professor Maria Blasco received the 2026 title in recognition of her work on telomeres and ageing, while Professor Sarah Berry was given a special award for her research in personalised nutrition and long-term health.
Beyond the annual event itself, organisers also highlighted the growing role of the Monaco Women Network, which continues the forum’s mission throughout the year through meetings, discussions and member events. In that sense, the forum was presented not simply as a one-day gathering, but as part of a wider and evolving community built around leadership, exchange and opportunity in Monaco.
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