Greece will host the 72nd FCEM World Congress for the first time, from November 3 to 5, 2025, in Athens.
This event constitutes a significant national milestone, offering Greece the opportunity to further highlight its commitment to empowering women in business while strengthening its role as a center of innovation, dialogue, and international collaboration.
This context allows to provide a brief overview of FCEM – Les Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises Mondiales, the global movement behind the Congress. Established in 1945 in France, FCEM is the world’s largest international network of women entrepreneurs, currently representing more than 5 million members in 120 countries across five continents. A non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and non-sectarian body, FCEM’s mission is to promote the visibility of women business leaders, advocate for the elimination of barriers to entrepreneurship, strengthen solidarity and intercultural understanding, and foster global partnerships and professional advancement for women.
The Greek Association of Women Entrepreneurs (SEGE) is the national organization representing and advancing women’s entrepreneurship in Greece. Since its establishment in 1997, SEGE has been at the forefront of promoting gender equality in the business world, offering a wide range of initiatives in advocacy, capacity building, networking and mentoring. Its work supports the personal and professional growth of women entrepreneurs and contributes meaningfully to the country’s social and economic development. Having a unique international profile, SEGE plays a central role in connecting Greek entrepreneurship with global networks and in shaping international dialogue on women’s economic empowerment.
The 2025 FCEM World Congress will provide a unique platform for over 1,000 women entrepreneurs from around the world to connect, share ideas, and explore new opportunities. Participants will include pioneering startups, accomplished business leaders, visionary innovators, and influential investors from a wide array of sectors, all united by a shared commitment to advancing women’s entrepreneurship, fostering inclusive economic growth and shaping the future of global business leadership. The agenda will feature high-level keynote addresses, thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive workshops and curated networking sessions, all led by distinguished stakeholders. Beyond its content, the Congress embodies a strong commitment to creating lasting value, with its outcomes contributing to initiatives that support women’s professional development and economic empowerment in Greece.
This event constitutes a significant national milestone, offering Greece the opportunity to further highlight its commitment to empowering women in business while strengthening its role as a center of innovation, dialogue, and international collaboration.
This context allows to provide a brief overview of FCEM – Les Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises Mondiales, the global movement behind the Congress. Established in 1945 in France, FCEM is the world’s largest international network of women entrepreneurs, currently representing more than 5 million members in 120 countries across five continents. A non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and non-sectarian body, FCEM’s mission is to promote the visibility of women business leaders, advocate for the elimination of barriers to entrepreneurship, strengthen solidarity and intercultural understanding, and foster global partnerships and professional advancement for women.
The Greek Association of Women Entrepreneurs (SEGE) is the national organization representing and advancing women’s entrepreneurship in Greece. Since its establishment in 1997, SEGE has been at the forefront of promoting gender equality in the business world, offering a wide range of initiatives in advocacy, capacity building, networking and mentoring. Its work supports the personal and professional growth of women entrepreneurs and contributes meaningfully to the country’s social and economic development. Having a unique international profile, SEGE plays a central role in connecting Greek entrepreneurship with global networks and in shaping international dialogue on women’s economic empowerment.
The 2025 FCEM World Congress will provide a unique platform for over 1,000 women entrepreneurs from around the world to connect, share ideas, and explore new opportunities. Participants will include pioneering startups, accomplished business leaders, visionary innovators, and influential investors from a wide array of sectors, all united by a shared commitment to advancing women’s entrepreneurship, fostering inclusive economic growth and shaping the future of global business leadership. The agenda will feature high-level keynote addresses, thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive workshops and curated networking sessions, all led by distinguished stakeholders. Beyond its content, the Congress embodies a strong commitment to creating lasting value, with its outcomes contributing to initiatives that support women’s professional development and economic empowerment in Greece.
