Europe's first flagship ISOUL Women Leadership Award ceremony

Following successful editions in San Francisco in 2025 and Los Angeles in March 2026, the ISOUL Women Leadership Award is coming to Europe. On October 3, 2026, Paris will host the first flagship European ceremony, bringing together approximately 200 curated women leaders for an evening dedicated to leadership, entrepreneurship, investment, innovation and impact.

The Paris edition will expand the event's international reach, connecting women who lead companies, invest capital, build new ventures, sit on boards and shape culture and communities.

From San Francisco and Los Angeles to Paris

The ISOUL Women Leadership Award has been developed as an international platform celebrating women whose leadership translates vision into tangible impact.

The 2025 San Francisco ceremony and the March 2026 Los Angeles edition established the award's presence in the US. The Paris ceremony represents the next stage of this international development and the organisation's first flagship award ceremony in Europe.

Today, the ISOUL community includes 5,000+ followers across 29 countries, more than 512 association events and 200+ annual memberships.

The organisation's mission is to elevate the mindfulness of humanity through the hearts of women and to create a global ecosystem that unites, empowers and supports women at every stage of growth — helping their vision become impact and their leadership reach the world stage.

About ISOUL

ISOUL is an international community and platform focused on women's leadership, entrepreneurship, investment and impact. Through its community, events and Women Leadership Award, ISOUL connects women leaders across countries and creates opportunities for visibility, collaboration and growth.

The ISOUL Women Leadership Award has previously taken place in San Francisco (2025) and Los Angeles (March 2026). The next edition will take place in Paris on October 3, 2026, marking the organisation's first flagship ceremony in Europe.

Founder & CEO of ISOUL - Jane Milovanova.

8 Awards Celebrating Different Forms of Leadership

The Paris ceremony will feature 8 award categories and 8 winners, recognising different dimensions of women's leadership:

• Global Visionary Leader
• Innovator of the Year
• Top Influencer
• Rising Star
• Investor in Women
• Entrepreneur of the Year
• Impact in Women's Lives
• Fashion Icon of the Year

Together, the categories recognise leadership across entrepreneurship, innovation, investment, influence and social impact.

The previous Los Angeles edition featured women leaders including Oksana Tsvigun, Annie Semenova, La Keisha Landrum Pierre, Kim Baituken, Anna Chernikova, Nina Svet, Fatima Nasir Bachkami, representing different areas of business, entrepreneurship, investment, innovation and social impact.

Around 200 Women Leaders in One Room

The Paris event is designed as a curated gathering of approximately 200 women leaders, including:

• Founders and CEOs
• Investors and angel investors
• Board members
• Fund managers
• Entrepreneurs
• Creators with audiences of 1 million+ followers

The evening will bring together decision-makers from different sectors and markets, creating opportunities for meaningful connections, new partnerships and cross-border collaboration.

An Evening from the Red Carpet to the Networking Dinner

The programme will follow four key stages:

1. Arrivals
Red carpet, press wall, sponsor visibility and photo opportunities.

2. Stage
Keynotes and leadership talks from founders and influential voices.

3. Award Ceremony
Seven winners will be announced on stage across the seven award categories.

4. Networking
A curated networking experience connecting women leaders, founders, investors and other decision-makers.

The event will take place on October 3, 2026, in Paris at a premium venue.

Strong International Media Reach

ISOUL has built an international media and social presence around its community and events. The community reaches more than 10 million people through US business press and international media, while the combined Instagram audience of its leaders exceeds 250,000. Its newsletter has more than 12,000 subscribers.

ISOUL has also been featured in publications including NY Weekly, CEO Weekly, San Francisco Post and INKL.

The Paris ceremony offers media an opportunity to meet and interview internationally active women leaders, cover the award ceremony and access stories around entrepreneurship, investment, innovation, women's leadership and impact.

ISOUL Invites Media Partners to Join the Paris 2026 Edition

ISOUL is currently welcoming selected media organisations to become media partners of the ISOUL Women Leadership Award Paris 2026.

Media partners will have the opportunity to support the international visibility of the event while gaining access to a curated community of women founders, CEOs, investors, creators and business leaders.

Potential media partnership opportunities may include:

• Pre-event announcement and editorial coverage
• Interviews with founders, speakers, nominees and winners
• On-site media access
• Red carpet and event coverage
• Photo and video content opportunities
• Post-event editorial coverage
• Social media collaboration
• Inclusion in selected event communications