FemmeQ Summit 2023 to be held from 24 to 27 October in Strasbourg, France: Register now!

Feminine intelligence exists in all of us. It is what empowers us to nurture rather than destroy, to regenerate rather than deplete, and to create compassionate dialogue.

Over millennia, however, in the pursuit of power and control, feminine intelligence has been condemned as a weakness or vulnerability unique to women. It is considered unworthy of a place within mainstream society, economics or politics.

But this ancient wisdom is awakening, and its role is now critical. It is needed to restore integrity to our human and social systems, and will determine the quality of human lives and the future of the planet.

FemmeQ is an international movement committed to creating new paradigms of thinking and acting in core sectors of society using feminine intelligence.

Taking forward the journey towards conscious leadership, the sixth international FemmeQ Summit is all set to take place from 24 – 27 October 2023 in Strasbourg, France.

eShe is proud to be media partner for the FemmeQ Summit.

“Feminine intelligence is a deep knowing that we are all part of a living universe; an innate sense of responsibility for the survival, thriving and flourishing of human and planetary life,” says Karen Lee Downes, cofounder and managing director, FemmeQ.

An acclaimed entrepreneur, author, athlete and leadership coach based in Costa Rica, US and UK, Karen believes the embodiment of feminine intelligence “brings the concentration of love, energy and life-force to something that is of the greatest importance beyond self-interest.”

The Summit will take place at Château de Pourtalès, a 250-year-old fairytale castle nestled in a beautiful park at the historical centre of one of Europe’s most dynamic and multi-cultural cities, Strasbourg, France.

Two dozen transformation catalysts and workshop facilitators from around the world will share their time and wisdom over three days this October. They include:

Dr Scilla Elworthy, world-renowned peacebuilder, author, the founder of the Oxford Research Group and Peace Direct, and a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee based in Oxford, UK

Indra Adnan, London-based political entrepreneur, futurist, psychosocial therapist, co-initiator of The Alternative UK, a political platform that raises compelling local and global issues outside of traditional politics and state players

Thais Corral, social innovator, entrepreneur, women’s rights and ecological activist, founder of Sinal do Vale, a Brazilian regeneration campus for action learning, which serves as a centre for the regeneration of ecosystems, communities and individuals

Dr Sangeeta Sahi, integrative and transformational medical doctor, founding president of the Unified Human Foundation, UK and USA, developing innovation and natural solutions for environmental, health and cultural / community sustainability

Elise Buckle, international gender champion, sustainability activist, and cofounder of SHE Changes Climate, recognised as one of the top ten most influencers women leaders in 2022

Laurel Kivuyo, Tanzanian environmentalist, sustainability advocate, and founder of Climate Hub Tanzania, which is building climate resilience and promoting inclusion of youth, women, and indigenous people in climate mitigation efforts

The complete list of speakers is available here. Download the Summit schedule here.

Early-bird discount on the registration fee is available until 31 August 2023.

For more information, write to Karen Downes at karen@theflourishinitiative.com or Karen Wooldridge at karen@stand4peace.org