In April, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali reframes Kartini Day with quiet confidence. The annual Celebrate Women 2026 returns, less ceremony, more substance. Here, empowerment feels considered, never performative, and deeply personal.
On Friday, 24 April 2026, the gathering unfolds at Bali International Convention Centre. This year’s theme, “Between Work, Life, and Empowerment,” feels both timely and unresolved. It invites women to question balance, ambition, and the shifting language of success.
Voices That Shape the Conversation
The speaker lineup reads like a study in modern influence and intention.
Cinta Laura Kiehl brings intellect, advocacy, and a distinctly global perspective. Her work bridges education, youth empowerment, and cultural dialogue with rare clarity.
Meanwhile, Maria Mutiara approaches storytelling as both preservation and provocation. Through The Rahayu Project, she reframes culture and environment as living, evolving narratives.
Then, Ardani Hardy, certified yoga teacher trainer and founder of Bali Yoga Hub. She offers a quieter, inward lens. Her work blends movement, mindfulness, and emotional depth into a form of self-leadership.
Together, these women create a layered dialogue across media, wellness, and social impact.
The conversation feels fluid, intimate, and refreshingly unpolished.
Beyond the Stage, A Social Ritual
However, the experience extends beyond the expected talk show format. Live performances, a lifestyle bazaar, and curated moments of leisure shape the afternoon.
A thoughtful afternoon tea anchors the atmosphere, encouraging conversation over performance.Guests move easily between listening, reflecting, and connecting. There is no urgency here, only a sense of considered presence.
A Space for Reflection, Not Resolution
“Celebrate Women is more than an event — it is a space for connection, reflection, and growth,” said Sander Looijen. “Through these inspiring voices, we hope to encourage meaningful dialogue around purpose, balance, and confidence.”
Rooted in Raden Ajeng Kartini’s enduring legacy, the gathering feels quietly radical. It shifts the focus from achievement to becoming. From expectation to authenticity.
Event Details
- Event: Celebrate Women 2026
- Date: Friday, 24 April 2026
- Venue: Bali International Convention Centre, Nusa Dua
- Doors Open: 12:00 PM
- Talk Show Begins: 2:00 PM
- Price: IDR 350,000 net per person
- Inclusions: Afternoon tea and non-alcoholic beverages
- Early Bird: 10% savings for bookings before 10 April 2026
Ultimately, the event reads less like a program, more like a pause.
A moment to gather, to listen, and perhaps, to redefine what empowerment now means.
