2025 Impact Awards Ceremony

The World Expo, a celebration of human accomplishments and innovation, serves as an ideal canvas to showcase the women impact entrepreneurs reshaping our world.

The Impact Awards honor the remarkable journeys of these visionaries, who are not only addressing social and environmental challenges, but crafting a narrative that paves the way for future generations.

Women impact entrepreneurs draw their strength and inspiration from a rich tapestry of relationships—the communities they uplift, their mentors, and their peers. Together, they weave a powerful fabric of change, demonstrating that when we join forces, the possibilities are boundless.

Join us in honoring the unwavering spirit of women impact entrepreneurs, as they show us what the future could look like if everyone became a part of meaningful change.  

Artistic Performance

Opening Remarks

June Miyachi

President and CEO of Cartier Japan

Fireside Chat

Wingee Sin

Global Program Director of Cartier Women's Initiative

Sandi Toksvig

Broadcaster, Writer, Comedian and Gender Equality Champion

Awards Announcement

"Preserving the Planet" category

Lightning Talks by Impact Awardees Kresse Wesling (Elvis & Kresse), Kristin Kagetsu (Saathi), and Tracy O'Rourke (Vivid Edge)

Keynote Speech

Cyrille Vigneron

Chairman of Cartier Culture and Philanthropy

Awards Announcement

"Improving Lives" category

Panel discussion featuring Impact Awardees Caitlin Dolkart (Flare), Namita Banka (Banka Bio), and Yvette Ishimwe (IRIBA Water Group)

Awards Announcement

"Creating Opportunities" category

Lightning Talks by Impact Awardees Jackie Stenson (Essmart), Mariam Torosyan (Safe YOU), and Rama Kayyali (Little Thinking Minds)

Closing Remarks

Amal Clooney

Co-Founder of the Clooney Foundation for Justice and Leading Barrister in International Law

Closing Artistic Performance