EmpowerHer Energy Sets 18 November 2026 Global Launch, Connecting Women Across 22 Countries

International initiative will launch through a coordinated series of activations, with participating cities including Beirut, Amman, Bucharest, Warsaw, London, Accra, Lagos, New York, Washington, D.C., Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Ramallah and Damascus. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) September 20, 2026 - BEIRUT - EmpowerHer Energy, an international advancement platform designed for women working across energy and traditionally male-dominated sectors, will officially launch on 18 November 2026 through a coordinated activation spanning 22 countries. The first announced participating cities include Beirut, Amman, Bucharest, Warsaw, London, Accra, Lagos, New York, Washington, D.C., Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Ramallah and Damascus, with additional locations and participating markets to be announced. Coordinated from Beirut and designed as an international platform from inception, EmpowerHer Energy aims to address a persistent challenge facing women across technical and capital-intensive industries: access to professional networks has increased, but access to decision-makers, verified development, investment, business opportunities and leadership pathways remains fragmented.

EmpowerHer Energy is being developed to connect these elements within one advancement ecosystem. “Women do not need another platform that measures success by the number of conversations it hosts. They need a system that helps convert capability into credible opportunities, capital access, visibility, leadership and influence. EmpowerHer Energy is being built to connect those stages and to engage the companies, investors and senior decision-makers who can help remove the barriers between them. - Raluca Buna, Founder of EmpowerHer Energy”.

Beyond Networking
EmpowerHer Energy is positioned as more than a professional membership network. Its model follows an integrated advancement pathway:
CONNECTION → ASSESSMENT → DEVELOPMENT → VERIFICATION → OPPORTUNITY → VISIBILITY → LEADERSHIP → SPONSORSHIP.
Through this model, members will be able to identify where they stand professionally, understand what may be limiting their progression, access relevant development and mentorship, strengthen the credibility of their experience and pursue employment, leadership, business and capital opportunities.

The initiative is designed for women across energy, infrastructure, oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, engineering, construction, manufacturing, mining, logistics, real estate development and other traditionally male-dominated sectors. It will also work with employers, investors, sponsors, mentors, experts and executive allies whose participation is essential to changing how opportunity is distributed.

Five Connected Areas of Action
• Community and Activations: International and local chapters, leadership events, sector-focused communities and opportunities for collaboration across markets.
• EmpowerHer Academy: Professional education, leadership development, technical learning, credentials and practical preparation for career and business advancement.
• Career, Business and Capital Opportunity Exchange: Access to employment, board, speaking, procurement, tender, partnership, consortium and investment opportunities.
• Visibility and Media: Editorial features, expert positioning, research, podcasts, speaking opportunities and initiatives designed to increase the visibility of qualified women.
• Allyship and Executive Sponsorship: Structured engagement with senior leaders and industry allies who can open access to influential networks, leadership assignments, capital and decision-making environments.

The platform is also developing assessment and advisory mechanisms for both individuals and organizations. Individuals may receive guidance on career readiness, development priorities and suitable professional pathways. Participating companies will be encouraged to assess their own preparedness to attract, support and advance women effectively.

A Global Launch with Local Relevance
The 18 November launch will connect participants across multiple regions through locally led activations operating within one international framework. The initial city network reflects EmpowerHer Energy’s intended geographic reach across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America: Beirut, Amman, Bucharest, Warsaw, London, Accra, Lagos, New York, Washington, D.C., Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Ramallah, and Damascus. Rather than applying a uniform program to every location, EmpowerHer Energy intends to work with local ambassadors, industry experts and partner organizations to identify the barriers and opportunities most relevant to each market.
The global framework will establish shared standards and objectives, while local leadership will inform programming, partnerships and sector priorities. “A global initiative must be capable of responding to local realities. The barriers experienced by a professional in Beirut, Accra, Warsaw, Ramallah, Damascus or New York may not be identical. What should remain consistent is the quality of the support, the credibility of the opportunities and the commitment to measurable advancement. - Raluca Buna”.

Engaging the Other Side of the Opportunity Equation
A central feature of EmpowerHer Energy’s model is its focus on both women and the institutions that influence their advancement. Companies will be invited not only to recruit from the community, but also to examine whether their culture, leadership practices, recruitment processes and professional-development systems are prepared to retain and advance diverse talent. Investors and funders will be able to engage with women-led businesses and projects through structured fundability pathways, while experienced executives and specialists will contribute as mentors, advisors, instructors, speakers and sponsors. This two-sided approach is intended to address both professional readiness and institutional preparedness, recognizing that women cannot be expected to solve structural barriers through individual development alone.

Governance and Accountability
EmpowerHer Energy is developing a multi-board advisory structure to support the integrity of its programs and decision-making. The proposed architecture includes:
• Strategic Advisory Council
• Talent and Opportunity Advisory Board
• Fundability Advisory Board
• Balance Program Advisory Board
• Academy, Skills and Credentials Council
• Senior Ally Council

These bodies are expected to help establish assessment standards, review opportunity pathways, strengthen program quality, support ethical decision-making and ensure that platform development remains connected to real market needs. The initiative will also incorporate safeguards relating to privacy, fair assessment, data governance, conflicts of interest and bias monitoring. Technology may support recommendations and matching, but consequential decisions will remain subject to transparent criteria and appropriate human review.

Building the Infrastructure for Advancement
EmpowerHer Energy enters the market as businesses and governments face growing pressure to expand talent pipelines, address skills shortages and improve women’s representation in technical and senior leadership roles. Its ambition is not simply to increase participation. It is to build an international infrastructure through which women can progress from professional potential to economic influence. “Representation matters, but representation without access to opportunity, capital and authority is incomplete. Our goal is to build the practical pathways that allow women to enter these industries, remain in them, lead within them and shape their future. - Raluca Buna”. Ahead of the global launch, EmpowerHer Energy is inviting companies, sponsors, investors, development institutions, industry associations, experts, mentors and media partners to participate in the initiative. Individuals will also be able to register their interest in membership, programs, international chapters and upcoming opportunities.

About EmpowerHer Energy
EmpowerHer Energy is an international advancement platform for women across energy and traditionally male-dominated sectors. It connects community, professional development, verified capability, career and business opportunities, capital access, visibility, mentorship and executive sponsorship within one integrated ecosystem. The platform is being developed to serve individual professionals, entrepreneurs, employers, investors, governments, development agencies and industry partners across multiple international markets. The official global launch will take place on 18 November 2026, connecting 22 countries through coordinated international and local activations. Website: empowerher.energy.

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