Set for September 7 at The Home of The Human Safety Net, the event will bring together leaders from film, culture, philanthropy, media, and business
VENICE, VENETO, ITALY, September 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — During the Venice Film Festival, World Woman Foundation will introduce the World Woman Venice Agenda on September 7, 2026, at The Home of The Human Safety Net, situated within the historic Procuratie in Piazza San Marco, Venice.
Co-organized with Jane Owen PR and ITALY NOW serving as Strategic Partners, this full-day event will assemble filmmakers, actors, producers, cultural leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers for a series of discussions on how storytelling, creativity, and leadership can drive social change, strengthen communities, and foster a more inclusive future.
The agenda kicks off with opening remarks from Rupa Dash, CEO of World Woman Foundation, and Alexia Boro, Director Procuratie, The Home of The Human Safety Net. Following these, panels will address topics including storytelling, cinema, women’s leadership, investment in human potential, cultural exchange, and creative leadership.
Confirmed participants include acclaimed writer and screenwriter Ilaria Bernardini; award-winning actress, singer, and producer Manasi Parekh; filmmaker and documentary director Michela Scolari; award-winning director and producer Maria Soccor; filmmaker and director Sophie Venecia Reyes; Rashaana Shah, film producer and founder of Mulberry Films; Javier Garcia Puerto, South Europe Cinema Programmer at Soho House; Claudia Cattai, Head of Ceremonies at Balich Wonder Studio; entertainment lawyer Divya Shahani; Joseph Gulino, Vice Chair International at the National Italian American Foundation; Gianluca Bisol, of Venissa and a 28th-generation winemaking family; Jane Owen, CEO of Jane Owen Public Relations; and Ilaria D’Uva, CEO of D’Uva.
Discussion panels will include “Storytelling for a More Human Future,” “From Screen to Society: How Stories Shape Culture,” “The Future We Imagine: Creating New Narratives,” “Investing in Human Potential,” “Stories That Move Humanity — Art Across Borders,” “Women Leading the Next Chapter,” and “Creative Leadership — Where Culture, Commerce & Equality Converge.”
This gathering will also further World Woman Foundation’s #EqualityMoonshot, a campaign aimed at investing in one million women and girls by 2030 through expanded access to capital, commerce, capacity-building, and content creation.
After the program, attendees will enjoy an exclusive guided tour of The Home of The Human Safety Net, a global network dedicated to unlocking the potential of people in vulnerable circumstances. The tour includes the interactive exhibition A World of Potential and the temporary exhibition We Rise by Lifting Others by Marinella Senatore, Italian artist of the year 2026, followed by an intimate closing reception for speakers, partners, and invited guests.
Contessa Chiara Modica Donà dalle Rose, a prominent Venetian art patron, curator, and cultural leader, will receive the World Woman Honoree Award 2026 for her contributions to advancing equality, art, and cultural dialogue on the global stage.
EVENT DETAILS: The World Woman Venice Agenda, part of the Venice Film Festival, will be held on September 7, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM, at The Home of The Human Safety Net, Procuratie, Piazza San Marco 105, Venice, Italy.
About World Woman Foundation
Established in 2013, World Woman Foundation is a global nonprofit committed to advancing women’s leadership and building a more equitable future. Through mentorship, education, entrepreneurship, technology, media, and global forums, the Foundation links women and girls with resources, opportunities, and networks designed to generate meaningful change. Led by co-founder and CEO Rupa Dash, the Foundation’s #EqualityMoonshot aims to invest in one million women and girls by 2030.
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