Celebrating achievements and contributions of women from around the world.
The International Women’s Festival (Divas of Colour Festival)
Divas of Colour Festival, is the leading global platform for connecting and celebrating high-achieving women of colour.
Founded in 2014, this London-based flagship event has evolved into the largest annual gathering of its kind, attracting influential leaders from all professional backgrounds.
The festival is designed to cultivate a community of excellence by providing ambitious professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders with the strategic tools, elite networks, and visibility required to expand their global influence. It is held on the last Saturday of every March, serving as the grand finale to the International Women’s Month celebration.
The festival culminates in a high-profile, red-carpet experience. With a dress code of Glamorous, Formal, or Cultural Elegance. It creates an environment where heritage meets corporate sophistication, enabling cross-border professional connections.
The festival is a carefully curated ecosystem divided into three core sections:
Conference and advocacy
The cornerstone of our mission is to empower and equip women to compete and succeed in every area of their lives.
High-level discourse: Through powerful keynotes, robust panel discussions, and fireside chats, we provide women with the strategic insights needed to advance their professional development and achieve holistic success.
Economic empowerment: We are dedicated to closing the financial gender gap by providing the information and knowledge necessary for financial independence. Each year, we explore macro-economic trends, wealth creation, and strategic asset management for professionals and entrepreneurs alike.
Systemic advocacy: We lead critical discourse on systemic challenges; including healthcare disparities, workplace equity, and essential health milestones, to drive meaningful societal change and address the unique cultural challenges women face.
Exhibitions and Open Stage
This pillar serves as the festival’s hub for visibility, commercial growth, and creative expression.
Business exhibition: A multi-sector environment designed for women-led brands, authors, and corporate partners to launch products, secure international partnerships, and scale their commercial ventures.
The Open Stage: We champion cultural influence by providing a platform for rising creative talent. From literature to spoken word, this stage allows participants to master public speaking and refine their executive presence.
Awards Ceremony
Our annual awards ceremony provides a prestigious stage to recognise the contributions of diverse women on a global scale.
International Women’s Awards: We honour an elite cohort of leaders who set the standard for the next generation across technology, business, the arts, and social advocacy. Finalists are rigorously selected based on professional integrity and their transition from local success to global impact.
Fellowships and recognition: The event formally confers fellowships upon outstanding women, amplifying their voices to challenge industry standards and lead the most important conversations of our time.
2027 Festival
Registrations, bookings and nominations are now open for the 2027 edition.
