# Dubai Women's Day Forums The W Hotel Will Host the 'What She Said' Event for Inspiring Women By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-02-22 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-she-said References: [buro247.me](http://www.buro247.me/culture/news/what-she-said-to-make-its-dubai-debut.html) & [theangle.whotels](http://theangle.whotels.com/topic/what-she-said/) Just before [International Women's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ywca-launches) on March 8th, the W Hotel will be hosting the globally renowned 'What She Said' forum, for the first time in the Middle East. The event will feature a panel of three inspiring women, including "Raha Moharrak; the youngest Arab and first ever Saudi woman to conquer Everest, Engy El Shazly; the first Arab Hijabi ballerina and Somaiah Al Dabbagh; a Pro Bikini competitor and personal trainer." In order to make the event as inclusive as possible, it will be open to the public on a first come, first served basis. After a panel discussion, guests will be have a chance to participate in a [high intensity fitness class](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confidence-court) activated by GuavaPass. The event will take place on March 7th at the W Dubai Al Habtoor City's Wet Deck. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Inclusive Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating more inclusive events that are open to the public on a first come, first served basis. - **Inspiring Women:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in supporting and showcasing inspiring women in various industries. - **Fitness Activations:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in combining fitness activities with events, creating unique and engaging experiences for participants. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore disruptive innovation by hosting inclusive events that appeal to a diverse range of guests. - **Sports and Fitness:** The sports and fitness industry can tap into the trend of fitness activations, offering unique workout experiences in conjunction with events. - **Entertainment and Media:** The entertainment and media industry can contribute to showcasing and supporting inspiring women through various platforms and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Women's Day-Inspired Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-gamer.md) - [Immersive Book-Influencer Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookworm-bash.md) - [Women-Empowering Hotel Group Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radisson-hotel-group.md) - [Female Leadership Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/female-leadership-initiative-in-jordan.md) - [Global Inclusive Retail Initaitives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-led-wednesday.md) - [Car Education Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-education-clinics-she-auto-knows-winter-car-clinic-returns-to-empower-w.md) - [Female Leadership Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marriott.md) - [International Women's Day Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ywca-launches.md) - [Comprehensive Self-Care Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-oasis.md)