Forbes Women of Influence Summit, third edition in Palma

On Wednesday, March 26, Palma will become the epicenter of female leadership with the third edition of the Forbes Women of Influence Summit 2025. The exclusive event will take place at Finca Son Mir, bringing together the most influential women in the institutional, business, and cultural sectors of the Balearic Islands.

Organized by Forbes Women, this event aims to highlight female talent, foster leadership, and promote equal opportunities in the business world. Through panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking spaces, attendees will analyze the impact of women on the economy and the society of the future.

A High-Level Program

The event will kick off with a conversation between Marga Prohens, President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, and Andrés Rodríguez, President of SpainMedia and Director of Forbes Women. They will discuss the role of women in the economic development of the region and the challenges they face in leadership positions.

Next, the panel discussion Today’s Leading Businesswomen will bring together top executives from the Balearic business scene to debate sustainability, leadership, and brand expansion in international markets. Moderated by Gloria Lomana, President of 50&50 Gender Leadership and the Advisory Board of Forbes Women, the panel will feature:

Corinna Graf, CEO of Puerto Portals
María Cruz Rivera, Regional Director of CaixaBank Balears
Inés Rotger, President of the Balearic Family Business Association
Paula Serra, General Director of Audiovisuals at Grupo Serra
María Umbert, VP of Communication at Meliá Hotels International

Another highlight of the event will be the interview Trailblazing Businesswomen, where Carmen Sampol, CEO of Grupo Sampol, will engage in a conversation with Ignacio Quintana, CEO of SpainMedia and Forbes Spain, about generational continuity in family businesses and the evolution of the Balearic business landscape.

Culture will also take center stage in the panel discussion Culture as a Hallmark of the Balearic Islands, where key figures from art, music, and literature will share their insights on the impact of female talent on the region’s cultural identity. Panelists include:

Anna Tur, DJ, producer, and electronic music broadcaster
Elena Gual, internationally acclaimed contemporary artist
María de la Pau Janer, writer and 2024 Planeta Prize winner

As the event nears its conclusion, the panel The Future of Balearic Business will explore new entrepreneurial models and innovation as a driving force for change. Moderated by Beatriz Díez Mayans, Director of AgenciaCom, the discussion will feature:

Maca de Castro, Michelin-starred chef
Mar Aldeguer, Founder of Coolook
Mar Muñoz, CEO of IT Travel
Pilar Montañés, CEO of Subaida

To close the event, the President of CAEB, Carmen Planas, will deliver a speech on the role of female talent in the business world.

Presentation of the List of the Most Influential Women in the Balearic Islands

Coinciding with the event, Forbes Spain will unveil its highly anticipated List of the Most Influential Women in the Balearic Islands. This recognition highlights the contributions of outstanding women in fields such as business, politics, culture, sports, and innovation. Many of them will be present at the event, further cementing its status as a benchmark for female leadership in the region.

The Forbes Women of Influence Summit is sponsored by Meliá Hotels International, CaixaBank, and Grupo Sampol, companies committed to promoting female talent and equal opportunities in the business world. The event also has the support of the Government of the Balearic Islands and Sigmados.