Thailand wins 2027 Global Summit of Women hosting rights

Thailand has been selected to host the 2027 Global Summit of Women in Bangkok, bringing more than 1,000 delegates from over 60 countries to one of the world’s leading forums on women’s leadership and economic empowerment. The return of the summit is expected to boost Thailand’s profile as a destination for international business events and new partnerships.

Why it matters: - Thailand’s selection puts Bangkok back on the map for a major global forum focused on women’s leadership, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. - The summit is expected to draw more than 1,000 delegates from the public and private sectors, creating opportunities for networking, investment and international cooperation. - The return of the event can strengthen Thailand’s standing as a host for international conferences and business events.

What happened: - Thailand was officially chosen to host the 2027 Global Summit of Women. - The announcement came during the closing ceremony of the 2026 summit in Istanbul, Türkiye, held June 4-6, 2026. - Delegates from more than 60 countries gathered in Istanbul for the handover. - Thailand will host the 2027 summit in Bangkok in June 2027.

The details: - The Global Summit of Women was founded more than 35 years ago by President Irene Natividad. - The annual summit brings together presidents, ministers, CEOs, entrepreneurs and other thought leaders. - The summit typically welcomes more than 1,000 delegates from around the world. - The Thai delegation was led by Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Thailand’s former minister of tourism and sports. - Delegation members included Ms. Supatra Chirathivat, Dr. Narudee Kiengsiri and representatives from the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai business executives. - Mrs. Kobkarn accepted the hosting honor on Thailand’s behalf during the official handover ceremony. - Dr. Supawan Teerarat, president and director of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, highlighted Thailand’s convention facilities, hospitality and tourism infrastructure. - The ceremony ended with Thai cultural performances from the country’s four regions, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. - Thailand previously hosted the Global Summit of Women in 2022. - Bangkok will host the 2027 summit after the 2026 event in Istanbul. - The summit is widely known as the “Davos for Women.” - Narisa Chauvidul-Aw, CEO and founder of KogoPay and KogoX, was part of the Thai delegation. - Narisa Chauvidul-Aw said the summit featured discussions on FinTech, Web3, tokenisation and artificial intelligence. - Narisa Chauvidul-Aw said the event offered a chance to showcase Thailand’s capability, hospitality and innovation.

Between the lines: - Thailand’s second time as host suggests the country is using major international convenings to deepen its role in regional business diplomacy. - The emphasis on convention infrastructure, tourism assets and cultural programming points to Bangkok’s pitch as both a practical and symbolic venue for global events. - The presence of fintech and digital-innovation leaders in the delegation signals that Thailand wants the summit to be tied to broader conversations about inclusion and technology.

What’s next: - Organizers and Thai hosts will prepare for the 2027 summit in Bangkok in June 2027. - The event is expected to bring fresh partnerships, investment opportunities and visibility for Thailand’s business-event sector. - The summit will also give Thai leaders a platform to showcase the country to women executives, policymakers and entrepreneurs from across the world.

The bottom line: - Thailand’s win as host underscores Bangkok’s growing appeal as a global meeting place for women leaders, business decision-makers and innovation networks.