Creative Women Platform wrapped up its annual forum, themed “Gateway to a Sustainable Future”, with a three-day programme in the heart of London, uniting global leaders, creatives, and changemakers to explore the future of sustainability across sectors.
The Opening Session was hosted at the UK Parliament by Rupa Huq MP.
The opening featured addresses from Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale, HRH Princess Noura Bint Saud Bin Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Founder of Rukun Creative Exchange & AlMashtal Creative Incubator.
Alongside speeches from Olga Balakleets, Founder & CEO of Creative Women Platform, Rebeca Riofrio, Chair of the Parliamentary Society for Arts, Sports and Fashion and Honorary Ambassador of Creative Women Forum in Saudi Arabia, and Maxim Jago, Futurist and Founder of The Creativity Conference.
Image: Rod Leon.
Topics spanned sustainability in real estate, finance, culture, media, mental wellbeing, climate action, and impact investment. Other notable speakers included Marine Tanguy, Marie-Noelle Keijzer, Dr Viola Edward, and Islee Salinas, Chair of the Advisory Board.
Royal contributions made the event truly exceptional. HRH Princess Noura and Sarah, Duchess of York, delivered compelling, heartfelt keynote interviews, while HRH Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia and Shaikha Fouz Al Sabah lent their voice to the global call for sustainable change.
BBC Apprentice star Linda Plant lit up the forum with her journey “From Market Stall to Stock Market.”
Maxim Jago’s interview with award-winning director Martha Fiennes was a highlight, while Getty Images’ Creative Director Jacqueline Bourke presented a report on climate change.
Panels were enriched by global CW Chairs from the USA, UAE, Italy, Sweden, Greece, Puerto Rico, Spain, Mexico, and Argentina.
The forum culminated in a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony featuring performances by harpist Glenda Allaway, soprano Anush Hovhannisyan, singer-songwriter John Gallant, and Ericka Janes of X Factor UK and The Voice fame.
Award Winners – Outstanding Achievement
HRH Princess Noura, Sarah, Duchess of York, Martha Fiennes, Marine Tanguy, Rebeca Riofrio, Amira Fouad, Gabriella di Laccio, Ilenia Lombardi
Sustainability Award Winners
Marie-Noelle Keijzer, Alysia Helming, Dr Renuka Thakore, Irina Gorbounova, Tessa Clarke
A beautiful convergence of vision, innovation, and purpose – the Creative Women Forum 2025.
