On the 3rd and 4th of October, the Moroccan city of Tangier will hold the 16th edition of MedaWomen, the reference forum for women entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean region. This event, which will take place at the Palais des Arts et Culture in Tangier, is an ideal opportunity to raise the issues faced by women entrepreneurs, discuss development alternatives, learn about regional and international experiences in this field, and create synergies and partnerships with stakeholders of all kinds. After 15 editions, this forum has consolidated its position as the main meeting place for decision-makers, associations, women entrepreneurs, financial institutions and development players in general. It is also an opportunity to discover Moroccan society, its history and culture, through a range of parallel activities.

Under the theme “From the Mediterranean to the world. Women’s leadership without borders”, this year’s edition will focus on the impact of women entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean economic development and worldwide. It should be noted that one in three start-ups in the Mediterranean region is founded or led by women, which is a higher percentage than in Silicon Valley. In this sense, women are becoming a force to be reckoned with on the start-up scene across the region, and entrepreneurship is key to boosting women’s economic inclusion and to attract future investment in the region.