Get Ready for
Women Lead Expo
“Courage to Lead” — Highlighting the strength,
resilience, and innovation of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and
changemakers.
Get Ready for
Courage to lead
Highlighting the strength, resilience, and innovation of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
“Courage to lead”
Highlighting the strength, resilience, and innovation of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. The Ethiopian Women Leads Expo, scheduled for March 16 ,2025 in the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plazaarea, The event aims to foster collaboration, inspire growth, and strengthen community ties, leaving a lasting impact on all participants.
March 16, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Honoring Helen Mesfin
We are thrilled to honor a remarkable woman whose work has touched countless lives and inspired positive change. Helen Mesfin, the host and producer of the Helen Show on EBS TV, has become a household name for her dedication to empowering women and creating spaces where important conversations thrive
Beyond her success in broadcasting, Helen has used her platform to uplift her community in extraordinary ways. Through her annual event, “Empower the Community” in Washington, D.C., she has brought together families, leaders, and changemakers to share resources, engage in impactful dialogue, and create pathways for growth and opportunity
Helen’s ability to blend her expertise in media and hospitality with a heart for service has made her a beacon of inspiration and a catalyst for meaningful change.
Our Sponsors
The Women Leads Expo is an exciting opportunity for vendors to showcase their products and services to a vibrant, engaged audience of entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders.
Title Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Organizer
Haney Events is a premier event management company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional experiences. Backed by extensive expertise in producing large-scale concerts, corporate launches, and bespoke awards across Ethiopia and internationally, Haney Events excels in turning visions into reality. From conceptualizing creative themes to executing flawless productions, we bring professionalism, innovation, and dedication to every project. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, a cultural celebration, or a private affair, Haney Events ensures that each moment is unforgettable.
Partner
The Ethio-American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) is established by businesses and business owners to tackle various problems they face in the process of starting and doing business as well as growing it. In addition, EACC was established to strengthen and expand the Ethio-American Business Community and aims to make it competitive, strong, and vibrant.
Our Speakers
Panel Discussions: Inspiring Leadership Stories, where we will bring together dynamic women leaders to share their journeys, challenges, and insights into leadership. Panelists will include accomplished entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers who embody the spirit of courage and resilience.
Wayna Wondwossen
Panelist
Helen Hadush
Panelist
Rakeb Atnafou
Panelist
Munit Mesfin
Moderator
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite sponsors to join us in making Women Lead Expo 2025 a resounding success and a powerful platform for empowering women, celebrating achievements, and fostering meaningful connections. Your sponsorship will directly support the event’s mission to uplift women and create a global community of changemakers.
Title Sponsor
$2500
highest level of visibility and exclusivity
Primary Supporter of Women Lead Expo
Golden Sponsor
$1500
significant branding and
engagement opportunities
Strong visibility throughout the event
Silver Sponsorship
$500
Strong visibility
Opportunity to engage with the Ethiopian Diaspora community at the event
event schedule
The “Courage to Lead” event will begin at 6:00 PM and feature a dynamic program including networking opportunities, a reception, and live music. The evening will also include keynote speakers, a panel discussion, and a celebration of achievements. The event will conclude at 9:00 PM.
1-st
Event
March 16th 2025
Silver Spring Civic Building at
Veterans Plaza
Showcase Booths
Booths featuring women-led businesses, startups, and
creative projects.
Diverse categories: technology, fashion, food, health, and art.
Event attendees enter the Hall
Showing tickets and entering the main Hall
Taking pictures at the billboard
2-nd
EVENT
March 16th 2025
Silver Spring Civic Building at
Veterans Plaza
3-rd
event
March 16th 2025
Silver Spring Civic Building at
Veterans Plaza
Networking Sessions and reception
Acoustic Band playing
attendees have reception while networking.
Speed networking and mentorship programs connect entrepreneurs
with seasoned professionals and potential investors.
Panel Discussions and Keynotes
3 Key not speakers
4 panelist will share their experience
4-th
EVENT
March 16th 2025
Silver Spring Civic Building at
Veterans Plaza
5-th
event
March 16th 2025
Silver Spring Civic Building at
Veterans Plaza
Celebrate Achievements
we will be awarding Helen (Helen show )
documentary video about Helen before awarding her.
music and Closing
3 Key not speakers
4 panelist will share their experience
6-th
EVENT
March 16th 2025
Silver Spring Civic Building at
Veterans Plaza
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Women Lead Expo – “Courage to Lead”.
Make sure to grab your ticket early and be part of the empowerment, connection, and celebrating women on women’s day.