Monaco Women Forum

What Monaco Women Forum does

Monaco Women Forum is a private, Monaco-based conference and professional networking organization founded in 2012 by journalist Cinzia Sgambati-Colman, operating under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco. The organization runs three interconnected products: the annual Monaco Women Forum international conference (9th edition in 2026, gathering 200+ participants across four thematic panels on Finance, Space, Health, and Longevity), the Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l'Année gala and awards ceremony (14th edition in 2026, with approximately 190 guests), and the year-round Monaco Women Network community, which organizes monthly happy hours, expert roundtables, and member-exclusive events. The business serves two primary customer bases: individual women leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers seeking high-caliber networking and visibility, and corporate sponsors and institutional partners — including Standard Chartered, EFG, CFM Indosuez, Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, ELT Group, Siemens Healthineers, Bitcoin Suisse, UNOOSA, Google, the European Commission, and Visit Monaco — seeking access to an elite, curated Monaco-based audience.

The revenue model is a hybrid of three streams: annual Monaco Women Network membership at 150 EUR/year providing preferential event pricing and priority access; one-time event tickets and gala attendance fees; and customized corporate sponsorship packages offering logo placement, client hospitality, and premium access. Distribution is primarily direct and invitation-driven, with membership enrollment self-serve via the Weezevent platform. The organization has 1-10 employees and is operated by WSM Group, with no disclosed external funding or institutional investors. The underlying technology stack is minimal — a Wix-hosted website, standard social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), and a third-party ticketing platform — and the business is fundamentally an events, community, and brand-equity play rather than a technology or software business.

Name

Monaco Women Forum

Legal name

Monaco Women Forum

Website

https://monacowomenforum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Monaco Women Forum is a private, Monaco-based conference and networking organization founded in 2012 that runs an annual international women's leadership forum, the Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l'Année awards gala, and a year-round Monaco Women Network membership community, serving women leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate sponsors across finance, space, health, and technology sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking Events

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Women leadership conference
• Professional networking events
• Corporate sponsorship programs
• Annual international forum
• Women recognition awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Monaco

HQ country

Monaco

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual Monaco Women Network membership at 150 EUR/year providing preferential rates on events, exclusive member-only gatherings (breakfasts, afterworks, lunches, intimate dinners), access to replays and exclusive content, and priority access to the Monaco Women Forum and Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l'Année gala.
2. Event Tickets and Gala Attendance: Revenue from the annual Monaco Women Forum conference and the Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l'Année gala dinner, with approximately 190 guests at the 2026 gala.
3. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship opportunities for the annual Monaco Women Forum and Monaco Women Network events, providing brand visibility, prospect and client relationship building, and access to an elite network of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers in Monaco. Sponsorship tiers include logo placement, premium access, and client hospitality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Monaco Women Forum organizes an annual international conference in Monaco that brings together 200+ global leaders, experts, and decision-makers across finance, technology, health, and space sectors. The Forum operates alongside the Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l'Année annual awards gala and the year-round Monaco Women Network professional community, providing exclusive networking, sponsorship visibility, and recognition for exceptional women leaders.

Product overview

Monaco Women Forum operates as a unified conference and networking platform organized around three interconnected offerings: the annual Monaco Women Forum international conference (9th edition in 2026), the Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l'Année awards gala (14th edition in 2026), and the year-round Monaco Women Network professional community. These three products work together to advance women's leadership and innovation across finance, technology, health, and space industries, serving over 200 annual forum participants and offering ongoing networking opportunities through membership programs priced at 150 EUR/year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l'Année: Annual award ceremony recognizing and celebrating exceptional women across various sectors worldwide, created in 2012
• Monaco Women Network

Products and services

• Monaco Women Forum Annual Conference

Quantifiable outcome

• The Monaco Women Forum 2026 brought together 200+ participants from across Europe in a single day, with four expert panels covering finance, space, health, and longevity.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• H.S.H. Princess Charlene of MonacoflagshipOthers · 1 January 2026Under the High Patronage and Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco. The Princess provides institutional legitimacy, royal endorsement, and ceremonial presence at the annual Forum and gala, elevating the event's prestige and international standing.
• NanoTemper TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Major sponsor and panel speaker (Dr. Philipp Baaske) at the 2026 Health panel on biophysical tools for accelerating drug discovery and sustainable health models. NanoTemper provides expertise and brand visibility as a core partner of the Forum.
• ELT GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Major sponsor of the Monaco Women Forum. CEO Domitilla Benigni participated as a speaker at the 2026 Space panel on international cooperation and electromagnetic spectrum governance. ELT Group is a strategic partner providing expertise and sponsorship support.
• Bitcoin SuissecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the Monaco Women Forum. Sarah Curiger represented Bitcoin Suisse as a panel speaker at the 2026 Finance panel discussing digital assets, tokenization, and MiCA regulation in Europe.
• Visit MonacocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official sponsor of the Monaco Women Forum. Visit Monaco supports the Forum as part of Monaco's tourism and international promotion strategy, providing visibility and institutional backing.
• Standard Chartered LuxembourgcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor and panel speaker. Laurent Marochini, CEO of Standard Chartered Luxembourg, spoke at the 2026 Finance panel on crypto regulation, digital assets, and inclusive leadership in financial markets.
• EFG InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the Monaco Women Forum. EFG International is a private banking group that supports the Forum's mission and gains visibility among Monaco's elite financial and business community.
• SMEG MonacominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the Monaco Women Forum, providing product support for events and hospitality at Forum gatherings.
• MoppexminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the Monaco Women Forum, providing brand visibility and event support.
• Tatler AsiacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner providing editorial coverage of the Monaco Women Forum. Tatler Asia published feature articles on the Forum and Valentina Colman, Vice-President of the Forum, expanding reach across Asia-Pacific.
• She Loves TechcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partner connecting the Monaco Women Forum to the global She Loves Tech network. Leanne Robers, founder of She Loves Tech, won the Monte-Carlo Woman of the Year Award 2023, linking the two organizations through shared mission.
• United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of UNOOSA, delivered opening remarks at the 2026 Space panel. Rosanna Hoffmann from UNOOSA co-moderated the Space panel on international cooperation, governance, and space security. UNOOSA is recognized as an official partner.
• GooglecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as a partner of the Monaco Women Forum, contributing to the Forum's technology and digital ecosystem representation.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as a partner, reflecting the Forum's connection to European regulatory and policy discussions, particularly on digital assets (MiCA regulation), sustainability, and innovation policy.
• Thales Alenia SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Aerospace and space technology partner contributing expertise and sponsorship to the Forum's space sector panels and discussions.
• Airbus Defence and SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Space sector partner providing high-level expertise and sponsorship support for the Monaco Women Forum's space panel discussions.
• Monaco Economic BoardcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Institutional partner providing organizational support and audience access to the Monaco Women Forum events, including representation of Monaco's business community.
• International University of MonacominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Academic partner whose students attend Monaco Women Network events, providing a pipeline of emerging talent and cross-generational networking.
• Formula EflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Exclusive Monaco Women Network conference 'Redefining Motorsport: Sustainability, Innovation & Inclusion in Formula E' held on May 13, 2026 at Société Nautique de Monaco, days before the Monaco E-Prix. Featured Formula E's Vice President Sustainability (Julia Pallé), CMO (Ellie Norman), VP Sporting (Cara Pelchen), and driver Nerea Martí. Formula E connects the Forum to 422+ million global fans and the electric motorsport ecosystem.
• Centre Cardio-Thoracique de Monaco (CCM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborated on the Monaco Women Network roundtable 'La Santé Cardiovasculaire des Femmes' (January 22). Four CCM physicians (Drs. Binet, Ceruti, Truffier, Wehrlin) led discussions on women's cardiovascular health, risk factors, prevention, and gendered differences in cardiac care.
• CFM Indosuez MonacocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor and panel speaker (Ziad Mghizal) at the 2026 Finance panel discussing crypto-actives, tokenization, and new global investment strategies. Represents Monaco's wealth management sector.
• Société GénéraleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as a historical partner of the Monaco Women Forum, contributing to the Forum's finance sector representation.
• PayPalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as a partner of the Monaco Women Forum, supporting the Forum's fintech and digital payments sector representation.
• University of MichiganminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as an academic partner of the Monaco Women Forum, contributing to the Forum's research and innovation sector representation.
• UCL (University College London)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as an academic partner of the Monaco Women Forum, contributing to the Forum's international research community representation.
• DIS Presidenza del ConsigliominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as an institutional partner of the Monaco Women Forum, providing governmental representation.
• Monaco City Hall / Mairie de MonacocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Monaco Women Network event featuring Marjorie Crovetto, Second Deputy Mayor of Monaco, at an exclusive evening at Galerie Berrino. Mayor Georges Marsan attended with members of the Communal Council. The event connects the Forum to Monaco's civic leadership.
• Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-CarlocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Anne Laure Carrega, Secretary General of Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo, participated as a speaker at the 'Women Leaders in the Art World' panel. The auction house contributes expertise on art market trends and gender equity in the art world.
• Maison d'ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-presented the 'Breaking Boundaries: Women Leaders in the Art World' panel discussion with the Monaco Women Network on July 10, 2025 at One Monte-Carlo, as part of the One Masters Monaco art fair organized by Art & Jewels of the World.
• One Masters Monaco / Art & Jewels of the WorldcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Exclusive private collectors' salon showcasing fine art, antiques, and jewelry at One Monte-Carlo (July 9-11, 2025). Partnered with Monaco Women Network to host the 'Breaking Boundaries: Women Leaders in the Art World' panel discussion featuring four distinguished art experts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TEDWomen: TED's dedicated women's-programming franchise producing an annual conference plus year-round content; comparable to MWF in combining a high-profile annual gathering with a multi-sector agenda and global media amplification.
• The Atlantic Women's Summit: A media-branded executive summit for women leaders convened by The Atlantic; directly comparable to MWF on format (panels + sponsorships + VIP networking) and on cross-sector agenda (tech, finance, health).
• Women's Forum (formerly Women in the World): The leading international women-leadership summit operator (founded as Women in the World under Tina Brown), running the annual Women's Forum Global Meeting in Paris and global editions; directly comparable as a high-profile, multi-sector women-majority executive summit with paid tickets and corporate sponsorship.
• Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit: Fortune's annual flagship summit for senior executive women; comparable to MWF as a curated, invite-driven gathering that monetizes corporate sponsorships and VIP attendance around marquee women leaders across finance, tech, and health.

Regional players

• ElleWomen Forum: Media-branded (Elle) women-leadership forum that convenes executives across Europe; comparable in format (panels + networking + sponsorships) and demographics to MWF's European gathering.

Emerging players

• WomenLift Health: A nonprofit driving women's leadership in global health through annual convenings and fellowships; comparable to MWF in mission and in convening female executives across a defined vertical, though narrower in sector.
• Women in Tech Global: Global community and conference series for women in technology; overlaps with MWF on the technology/leadership pillar and on monetization via sponsorships, but is sector-specific and digital-first.
• She Loves Tech: A global startup competition and conference for women in technology, whose founder (Leanne Robers) won the Monte-Carlo Woman of the Year 2023; comparable to MWF in mission and audience, although tech-only and global in execution.

Broad incumbents

• World Economic Forum (Davos): The preeminent annual executive summit in Davos that MWF explicitly positions itself against ('Davos for women'); not a women-focused event, but the dominant incumbent whose business model (corporate membership + sponsorship + headline speakers) sets the benchmark MWF competes with for sponsor dollars.
• UN Women (Global conferences and CSW): The UN entity driving the global women's leadership agenda, including the annual Commission on the Status of Women; comparable to MWF as a high-level convening authority on women in leadership, with overlapping sponsor and speaker pools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@monacowomenforum9789
• Facebookfacebook.com/MWForum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monaco-women-forum
• Instagraminstagram.com/monacowomenforum

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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