Future of Work for Women Summit

Millions of women around the world are eager to work but face unique barriers. Tradeoffs between job opportunities and traditional household roles are often a factor limiting women’s access to employment. This gender gap in labor force participation, particularly pronounced in low-income countries, not only hampers economic development but also limits women’s financial prospects. 

The summit will convene business leaders, researchers, policymakers, philanthropists and nonprofit pioneers to share insights and foster partnerships positioned to drive the future of women’s work across various sectors. Rohini Pande, Henry J. Heinz II Professor of Economics and Director of the Economic Growth Center at Yale, will deliver a keynote address.

This event is made possible with the support of the King Center on Global Development, the Hoover Institution, and Myna Mahila USA, with additional funding from data.org, the Center for South Asia, and the Center for Social Innovation.

The Future of Work for Women Summit 2025 is an event within the broader Future of Work for Women Initiative. The Initiative is a collaborative effort to help 100 million women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)—or 10% of unemployed women in these countries—enter the workforce by 2040.