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Women in Web3 Gala: Empowering Women to Shape the Future of Innovation and Humanity
| FantaSea Yacht, Marina del Rey, Los Angeles | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
— On November 8, 2025, global innovators, investors, and visionaries will gather aboard the FantaSea Yacht in Marina del Rey for the Women in Web3 Gala, a night celebrating women’s leadership and innovation in shaping the digital future with compassion, inclusion, and purpose.
Co-hosted by Jing Zhao Cesarone, Founder & CEO of the Global CSR Foundation (GCSRF) and Chair of the UN World Women Organization Global Women Leadership Summit, and Sara Kazimi, Co-host and Founder & CEO of the World Orphanage Foundation, the gala unites technology and humanity under one shared vision — to empower women while uplifting global communities.
“Technology with heart and leadership with purpose — when women rise, the world evolves.”
— Jing Zhao Cesarone, Founder and CEO, Global CSR Foundation
“When technology carries empathy and innovation walks with integrity, humanity transcends limitation. We’re not just coding the future — we’re healing it.”
— Sara Kazimi, Founder & CEO, World Orphanage Foundation
Leading Voices and Conversations
The evening will feature keynote remarks by Meredith Storey from the UN Global Compact’s PRME Initiative, unveiling the Innovation Studio, and Geneva Wasserman, EVP at Dentsu, discussing “The Ownership Economy.”
Three dynamic panels will highlight innovation, leadership, and collaboration:
• Panel I – The Future of Digital Empowerment: Web3, AI, and the Ownership Economy
Moderator: Tamara Book (Dynasty Business Development Holdings)
Panelists: Esra Ozturk (Luffa), Greer Griffith (McDermott Will & Schulte LLP), Rosalind Panda (Oqulus Tech), Marina Solovyov (SkillRise Education)
• Panel II – Empower Her Future: Capital, Innovation, and Web3 Leadership
Moderator: Stephen Meade (Green Wave Funding)
Panelists: Brandi Veil (Being Investments), Camila Clarke (Clarke Capital Advisors), Yasmeen Drummond (Miracle Capital), Kelly Ann Winget (Alternative Wealth Partners)
• Panel III – He for She in Web3: Collaboration for Collective Impact
Moderator: Sara Kazimi
Panelists: Dr. Neel Anand (Cedars-Sinai), Moe Ali (CatalXst Inc.), Armen Sevada ( Founder & CEO) Luis Ruelas (Social Shop Network)
The closing keynote will feature Anna Riabokon, Head of Operations & Governance at the RARI Foundation.
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An Evening of Purpose
Beyond thought-provoking dialogue and high-level networking, the gala features a charity fundraising silent auction supporting global humanitarian initiatives, including Light Up Africa and The World Orphanage Project, dedicated to empowering women, children, and communities through education and sustainable innovation.
Acknowledgment of Sponsors and Partners
With gratitude to our sponsors and partners for their generous support:
The Digital Chamber · McDermott Will & Schulte LLP · Global Agriculture Development · Leobella Foundation · Pacific Rim Chamber of Commerce · American International Chamber of Commerce · Web3 Today Live · Rwawa · Aris
About the Organizers
The Global CSR Foundation (GCSRF) creates global platforms for dialogue, partnership, and impact—advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals through responsible leadership and innovation.
The World Orphanage Foundation (WOF) improves the lives of orphans and vulnerable children through education, healthcare, and empowerment programs worldwide—uniting social responsibility, innovation, and compassion under one global movement for humanity
