Belgrade Women’s Conference · Second edition
RISE 2026
Building Alliances for Rising Generations
· 11:00 · Palace of Serbia, Belgrade
Opening in
RISE 2026 is live now at the Palace of Serbia.
RISE 2026 was held on at the Palace of Serbia. Photographs of the day
RISE 2025 · 30 September 2025 · Palace of Serbia
The first edition, on film
Three minutes of the day the series began, and five moments from it, in the organisers’ own words.
Five moments
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Leadership Without Rivalry. Together We Rise.
RISE 2025 created a space for solidarity, meaningful connections and collective action towards a future in which women's empowerment becomes the standard. This year, we continue in the same rhythm.
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Strong Women Shape the Future.
RISE 2025 brought women’s leadership to the forefront, celebrating the strength, determination and achievements of women who are shaping our societies.
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Where Leaders Come Together.
RISE 2025 brought together political leaders, ministers, international organizations and business representatives in Belgrade to build international alliances, but also the alliances between men and women.
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Leadership Through Dialogue
An open conversation on leadership, shared responsibility and the role of women in shaping the future.
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Inspiring Change
RISE 2025 explored how women's voices can shape policies, strengthen international dialogue and transform decision-making. And we are looking forward to new experiences this year.
Sponsors
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Panel 3 - Louder than Violence
Four panels, one day
Together, we build. Together, we rise.
- Panel 1 11:30–12:00 Alliances for the Future Connecting Generations. Crossing borders. Creating Opportunities. RISE 2026 creates space for dialogue and cross-generational alliances that give young women the networks, confidence and opportunities to lead.
- Panel 2 12:30–13:00 Her Voice Her Voice. Her Strength. Her Impact. RISE 2026 explores how political participation, mentorship and international cooperation can create stronger pathways for women to lead.
- Panel 3 13:00–13:30 Louder than Violence We are Stronger Together. RISE 2026 brings together institutions, experts and advocates to strengthen prevention, improve protection and build societies in which every woman and girl can live free from violence.
- Panel 4 14:30–15:00 All Women on Board When Women Rise, Economies Grow. RISE 2026 puts women’s entrepreneurship, access to capital and leadership at the heart of building stronger, more innovative and resilient economies.
Participants
28 speakers and moderators on 7 October.
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RISE 2026 gallery
Photographs from 7 October will appear here during the conference.