{
  "id": 8536130,
  "title": "Melania Trump to launch ‘IMPERIA’ during UNGA week: Why women CEOs are at the centre of it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/melania-trump-to-launch-imperia-during-unga-week-why-women-ceos-are",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-19T20:38:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/melania-trump-to-launch-imperia-during-unga-week-why-women-ceos-are-at-the-centre-of-it-11789844321946.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melania Trump is set to launch IMPERIA, a new forum aimed at women in senior corporate leadership, during her visit to New York and Washington from September 22 to 25. The initiative will be unveiled on September 23 at the New York Stock Exchange, where Melania is expected to ring the opening bell. IMPERIA aims to support women in senior corporate leadership by building business relationships, influencing policy, and collaborating across industries. The invitation-only forum focuses on a select group of senior executives, providing opportunities for meaningful connections and discussions among powerful women. Melania Trump's connection to IMPERIA is evident as it aligns with her interests in women's leadership in business, technology, and education, particularly through her Fostering the Future Together program. The forum is described as a \"Davos for Women\" by her senior adviser, Marc Beckman, and is expected to bring together women with decision-making power in business to create opportunities for them to work across sectors. The launch of IMPERIA at the NYSE also emphasizes the business-focused nature of the initiative. Melania's public work in her second term has increasingly intersected with technology and the future workforce, as seen in her Fostering the Future Together initiative, which focuses on children's education, technology, and online safety. The timing of IMPERIA's launch, alongside her participation in the United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Week and President Donald Trump's official state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlights the diverse areas of Melania's public role, including children's technology and education, women's leadership in business, and ceremonial responsibilities.",
  "summary": "Melania Trump is set to launch IMPERIA, an invitation-only forum for female CEOs and C-suite executives, during UNGA week. Her four-day schedule will also include her Fostering the Future initiative and a White House state visit for Xi Jinping.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}