Saadia Zahidi

Saadia Zahidi

Keynote Speaker: Member of Executive Committee & Head of Education; Gender & Employment Initiatives; World Economic Forum

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Saadia Zahidi Biography

Saadia Zahidi is a Member of the World Economic Forum Executive Committee, and leads its Education, Gender and Work System Initiative team to share new insights, gather best practices, promote change strategies, and empower leaders to drive progress. She founded and co-authors the Forum's Global Gender Gap Report, Human Capital Report, and Future of Jobs Report. She is also a member of the UN Secretary General’s High Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment. Saadia was named to BBC's 100 Women in 2013 and 2014 and won the first FT/McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize for authors under 35. Her book, Fifty Million Rising, on womenomics in the Muslim world was released in 2018.

Saadia Zahidi is a Member of the Executive Committee and Head of the Education, Gender and Work practice at the World Economic Forum. Under her leadership, her team works with leaders from business, government, civil society and academia to develop and implement strategies to close skills gaps, prepare for the future of work and foster gender equality. Saadia founded and co-authors the Forum's Future of Jobs Report, Global Gender Gap Report, and Human Capital Report, and her team is responsible for several other publications. In her previous roles at the Forum, she has led the civil society and international organization portfolios and served as an Economist with the Global Competitiveness Programme.

She was selected as one of the BBC's 100 Women and won the inaugural FT/Mckinsey Bracken Bower Prize for prospective authors under 35. Her book, Fifty Million Rising, on womenomics in the Muslim world, will be released in the fall of 2017. She holds a BA in economics from Smith College, an MPhil in International Economics from the Graduate Institute of Geneva and an MPA from Harvard University's Kennedy School. Her interests include the future of work, the impact of technology on employment, education and skills, gender parity and income inequality.

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Saadia Zahidi Videos

Saadia Zahidi: Author of "Fifty Million Rising"
Opening Press Conference | Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils
Gender Parity: Awareness, Analysis, Action | Saadia Zahidi

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What topics does Saadia Zahidi speak about?

Saadia Zahidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, College, Political, Social Justice, Government, Economy and TED.

Where does Saadia Zahidi travel from?

Saadia Zahidi generally travels from Jonction, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Saadia Zahidi?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Saadia Zahidi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Saadia Zahidi for your next private or corporate function.

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Saadia Zahidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Creativity, College and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book Saadia Zahidi for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Saadia Zahidi generally travels from Jonction, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shiza Shahid, Seth Berkley and Tiffany Shlain. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Saadia Zahidi for an upcoming event.

Saadia Zahidi Videos

Saadia Zahidi: Author of "Fifty Million Rising"
Opening Press Conference | Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils
Gender Parity: Awareness, Analysis, Action | Saadia Zahidi
Countries Closing the Gender Gap The World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap
  • How do I book Saadia Zahidi to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Saadia Zahidi for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Saadia Zahidi, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Saadia Zahidi or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Saadia Zahidi for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Saadia Zahidi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Saadia Zahidi, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Saadia Zahidi speak about?

    Saadia Zahidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, College, Political, Social Justice, Government, Economy and TED.
  • Where does Saadia Zahidi travel from?

    Saadia Zahidi generally travels from Jonction, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Saadia Zahidi?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Saadia Zahidi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Saadia Zahidi for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Saadia Zahidi or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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