Vegan Women Summit® (VWS) is a global events and media organization created to empower women to build a kinder, more sustainable world.


Attendees of all backgrounds, including all genders, are invited to participate in the VWS community.

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Recognizing True Leaders: Introducing The VWS Awards


The VWS Awards is a cross-sector industry awards show to recognize companies, nonprofits, and individuals that are leading the way in empowering women, and making a meaningful impact on the planet and animals.

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2022 Industry Report: The State of Women in the Future of Food.


In December 2022, VWS surveyed 120 women founders in the food technology industry across six continents. The results highlight the experiences, challenges, and opportunities for women innovators.

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A place to thrive.
A network to call home.


We are shaping the future by empowering the next generation of compassionate leaders. Vegan Women Summit® (VWS) is a global events and media organization dedicated to empowering women to build a kinder, more sustainable world.

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“VWS is putting women together to connect in a network to do other great things.”

Nicole Marquis

CEO of HipCityVeg

“I love that VWS focuses on women doing compassionate activities. There’s a real community of women supporting the mission of promoting the environment and plant-based eating for compassionate and ethical reasons. I love watching the Vegan Women Summit events and I’ve really enjoyed them!”

Maggie Baird

Actress & Founder of Support + Feed

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Our Events

VWS hosts events with the goal to foster a community of strong, ambitious rising leaders.


VWS Pathfinder


VWS Pathfinder is the world’s first female founder summit and pitch competition dedicated exclusively to plant-based innovation. This interactive online event features top speakers and industry experts, and connects participants from all around the globe from the comfort of their own home.

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The Vegan Women Summit


The leading global destination for the future of food, fashion, beauty, and beyond brings together the world’s most powerful CEOs, celebrities, athletes, investors, activists, and more, for one common purpose: empowering the next generation of women changemakers to build a kinder, more sustainable world.

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VWS Connect


VWS Connect is a virtual networking event series where mission-driven employers meet with rising talent looking to build a kinder, more sustainable world.

For employers, VWS Connect provides the opportunity to present your company and engage directly with the VWS community.

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