International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually across the world on March 8th, and WorldDenver is proud to host one of the largest IWD celebrations in the country. We expect over 900 community and business leaders, elected officials, students & supporters as we celebrate women and girls’ success around the world. We invite you to be part of this growing movement!
Questions? Contact Lauren@worlddenver.org
Event Day Schedule
8:30 a.m. | Registration opens with coffee & pastries for Expert Community Panel
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Expert Community Panel on Women's Global Health @ Studio Loft | Free and open to all (RSVP Here)
10:00 - 11:15 a.m. | Coffee & Networking Hour + Luncheon Check-In @ Bonfils Lobby
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Keynote Luncheon @ Seawell Ballroom | (Purchase Tickets Here)
Presenting Sponsor
2024 Event Chairs
Keynote Speaker Sponsored by:
Master of Ceremonies
Individual and Organizational Honorees
Expert Community Panel on Women's Global Health Presented by
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Networking Hall Sponsor
Thank you, 2024 Sponsors!
Accessibility Sponsor
Leader Sponsors
Media Sponsor
Advocate Sponsors
Delta Dental of Colorado
Merrill Private Wealth Hoover-Thisted Team
Ireland Stapleton Pryor and Pascoe
Trestle
BOK
Scheuber Wealth Management
Charles Schwab
Stantec
FirstBank
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Beyond Our Borders
Friendship Bridge
The Salazar Family Foundation
El Pomar Foundation
Patron Sponsors
Patricia Barela Rivera
Norma Horner & John Estes
Baret Walker
Maria Gonzales
Denver Botanic Gardens
Future Leader Sponsors
Delta Dental of Colorado East West Urban Management, LLC
Kent Denver Norma Horner & John Estes
Pat Wynne Denver Art Museum
Otten Johnson Denver Water
Posner Center for International Development
Special Thanks
TARRA
Changing Faces Design
Serendipity Catering
Glauber Santos
Dapper Events
Watch Previous Celebrations of International Women's Day!
Watch 2023 Honorees Lucille Echohawk and Friendship Bridge
Watch 2022 Honorees Beyond Our Borders & Women's Regional Network and Marti Awad
Watch 2021 Keynote with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley and Lauren Buitta
What is International Women's Day?
Each year on March 8th, countries around the world lift up the achievements of women leaders in their societies to recognize and celebrate the leadership role that women play in business, academia, government, community-building, and families. Started by women in Europe just after the turn of the 20th Century, International Women’s Day had its roots in the labor movement and quickly embraced universal suffrage as well. Modern celebrations of International Women’s Day are as varied as the cultures of the world; in many countries, International Women’s Day is a national holiday.
Previous Themes and Honorees
WorldDenver recognizes women who have done remarkable work across nations, and each year, we select one or more women to honor at our annual celebration.
2022: Women Solving Global Issues through Leadership, Compassion, and Innovation
Keynote: Elizabeth Nyamayaro
Humanitarian and United Nations Special Advisor
Honorees: Beyond Our Borders & Women's Regional Network
and Marti Awad
SVP, Wealth Enhancement Group, former IWD Event Chair
2021: Women in National Security
Keynote: Amb. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Co-Founder, Leadership Council for Women in National Security
and Lauren Buitta
Founder and CEO, Girl Security
Honorees: Janine Davidson
MSU Denver President, Former Undersecretary of the Navy
and Lockheed Martin Space
Watch 2021 Program
2020: Women in Sports
Keynote: Lauryn Williams
Three-time Olympic Champion
Honorees: Joanne Posner Mayer
Physical Therapist and Fitball Pioneer
and Cigna
A Global Health Services Company
2019: Women in Tech
Keynote: Adriana Gasciogne
Founder, CEO of Girls In Tech
Honoree: Jill Tietjen
STEM Champion, Women's Advocate, Author and Speaker
2018: Women in Space
Keynote: Dr. Mae Jemison
Astronaut, Scientist, Doctor
Honorees: Cynda Collins Arsenault, 2018 Pathfinder Award Winner
Co-founder, Board Chair and President of Secure World Foundation
Dr. Mae Jemison, 2018 Trailblazer Award Winner
Astronaut, Scientist, Doctor
2017: Women in Global Health
Keynote: Sheryl WuDunn
Pulitzer Prize Winner
Honorees: Dr. Neena Jain
Founder, emBOLDen Alliances
Ann Moore
Inventor, The Snugli Baby Carrier
2016: Women in Entrepreneurship
Keynote: Nancy Phillips
President, CEO, and co-founder of ViaWest Inc.
Honoree: Patricia Foley Hinnen
Founder & CEO, Capital Sisters International
2015: Women Leading Change Around the World
Keynote: Lieutenant General Michelle D. Johnson
Superintendent, US Air Force Academy
Honoree: Terry Odendahl
CEO, GlobalGreengrants Fund
2014: Promoting Global Women's Issues
Keynote: Jacqueline Hinman
President & CEO, CH2M Hill
2013: International Women's Day Luncheon
Keynote: Deedee Corradini
President, International Women's Forum