Moscow, 2026 — The V Anniversary International Forum “Woman of the Third Millennium” and the International Exhibition and Fair “By Hands of a Woman” will be held under the patronage of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. The corresponding decision was supported by the President of the CCI of Russia, Sergey Nikolayevich Katyrin.
For the organisers of the Forum — the Regional Public Organisation “International Women’s Union” — this is high recognition of many years of work and acknowledgement of the project’s significance at the state level.
What This Means for the Forum
The patronage of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation is not just a status. It means:
- Recognition of the Forum as a significant international platform for the development of women’s entrepreneurship, business ties and public diplomacy.
- Additional opportunities for participants — access to the resources and expertise of the CCI system of the Russian Federation, support in establishing business contacts with the entrepreneurial community of Russian regions and foreign countries.
- Strengthening international dialogue — the Forum under the patronage of the CCI of Russia becomes an even more attractive platform for foreign delegations, business circles and women leaders from different countries.
About the Forum and Exhibition
The V Anniversary International Forum “Woman of the Third Millennium” will be held on 18–19 November 2026 in Moscow, at the Cultural Centre of the Main Department for Servicing the Diplomatic Corps (GlavUpDK) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
Forum theme: “Woman of the Third Millennium: A Multipolar World — a Dialogue of Trust, Investment and Cultural Unity.”
The year 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of Peoples in Russia. The Forum will become a key international platform for strengthening ties between women leaders from 89 regions of Russia, CIS countries, Asia, Africa, Arab states, the Persian Gulf states, China and other countries.
The event is held with the support of the CIS Executive Committee, with information support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Rossotrudnichestvo and the Information Centre of the Government of Moscow.
The Forum will host the International Exhibition and Fair “By Hands of a Woman” — a space for presenting the products of artisans, craftspeople, designers, producers of eco-products, technology start-ups and tourism companies from Russian regions and abroad.
What Is in the Programme
- Strategic sessions on women’s entrepreneurship, public diplomacy, technology, tourism, medical tourism, creative industries, youth policy and investment.
- The International Exhibition and Fair “By Hands of a Woman.”
- Award ceremony for the winners of the VII International Photo Contest “Mum and Children in National Costumes” (with the support of the Federal Agency for Nationalities Affairs of Russia).
- Award ceremony for the winners of the International Photo Contest “Woman Farmer: Faces of the Earth” (jointly with the UN FAO, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia).
- Presentation of the International Award “Woman of the Third Millennium.”
- Meeting of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000.”
- Closed business breakfast.
History of the Forum
The International Forum “Woman of the Third Millennium” has been held since 2021. Over this time, it has become one of the most authoritative platforms for discussing the role of women in the modern world.
Results of 2021–2025:
- More than 1,000 participants from 50+ countries.
- 20+ signed cooperation agreements.
- 6 international exhibitions.
- 5 working languages.
The IV Forum (2025) brought together more than 500 delegates from 40+ countries. Official foreign delegations from China, Lebanon and Qatar, as well as representatives of CIS, BRICS, Asian and African countries, took part in the Forum.
How to Take Part
- Participation in the business programme (speaker / delegate)
- Participation in the exhibition “By Hands of a Woman” (limited number of places)
- Participation in the International Award “Woman of the Third Millennium”
- Sponsorship and partnership
- Registration on the official website: www.woman3000.org
Quote from the Founder
“The patronage of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation is a great honour and a great responsibility for us. This Forum is not just an event, but a focal point of women’s strength and a launchpad for those ready to change the world. Your ideas, creativity, strength and the hands that create the future — all of this is needed by the planet. Show it to everyone and join us!”
Amirova Alfiya Ravilyevna — founder of the Forum, President of the ROO “International Women’s Union”
Contacts for Media and Participants
- Phone: +7 (968) 441-84-51, +7 (967) 148-38-32
- Email: iwuorg@gmail.com, iwuorg@mail.ru
- Website: www.woman3000.org
- Organiser: ROO “International Women’s Union” — www.iwuorg.com
- General Information Partner: Online publication “Embassy Life” — embassylife.ru
Official partner — Carlton Moscow Hotel: special accommodation conditions for delegation members.
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