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Antalya · December 9, 2026 · Pre-registration open

E-Com
Women 50
2026

Part of the WORLDEF Awards 2026, E-Com Women 50 honors 50 visionary and inspiring women leaders shaping the future of e-commerce and retail — from digital-first brands and AI-powered transformations to exceptional customer experiences. Pre-register in 2 minutes; the public vote decides the 50 women celebrated on stage at WORLDEF Prime Antalya 2026.

50Women honored
2 minTo pre-register
5Votes per voter
9 DecAwards ceremony · Antalya
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Celebrating the Women of E-Commerce

E-Com Women 50 honors the 50 women leading e-commerce brands and stores. Be one of them.

First names in · E-Com Women 50

The women you'll
be standing beside.

A taste of who's already pre-registered. Founders, brand builders, store owners — the women shaping e-commerce.

Why join

Four reasons
this is worth two minutes.

One pre-registration. Four outcomes that compound long after the list is announced.

Recognition

Be named among the top 50 women leading e-commerce — a title that stays with you and your brand.

The WORLDEF network

Direct access to the WORLDEF community of founders, buyers and decision makers — the rooms where deals happen.

Global visibility

Your story packaged into features, clips and the WORLDEF magazine. Distribution to 50+ markets.

Own the spotlight

Every contestant gets a dedicated public profile — your name, your brand, your story, in front of the community.

How it works

Three steps.
One list.

No long forms. No gatekeeping. If your story is strong, the rest is logistics.

Pre-register

Your name, your brand or store, and how to reach you. Two minutes — that's the whole first step.

Complete your profile

Add your brand story, photo and social links. The WORLDEF team reviews every profile — you'll hear back within 10 days.

Public voting & the Top 50

The community votes with LinkedIn and WhatsApp verification. The most-voted women make the E-Com Women 50 list.

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Stories we want to celebrate

Six categories.
Pick one. Or invent your own.

The best stories don't fit neatly. If yours bends a category, even better — say so in the form.

01 · Founder Story

How she built it

From first sale to a real brand — the honest story of building an e-commerce business from scratch.

02 · Brand Growth

The numbers behind a breakout

Campaigns, launches and pivots that scaled a store — what worked, what didn't, and what you'd do again.

03 · AI & Innovation

Tech that moves her business

Practical AI and technology in merchandising, support, ads and creative — with the real cost-to-value math.

04 · Cross-Border

Selling beyond her market

Marketplaces, fulfilment, payments, regulation. The mechanics of taking a brand from one country to twelve.

05 · Community & Creator

Why people buy from people

Brand-led commerce, creator partnerships and community-owned distribution — built and led by women.

06 · Impact & Leadership

Opening doors for others

The women whose leadership creates room for the next generation of founders. Bring the scar tissue.

The journey

From pre-registration to the stage
in four phases.

From nominee lists to the WORLDEF Prime Antalya 2026 stage — you'll know where you stand at every step.

  1. 1
    Phase 01

    Pre-registration & nominee lists

    1 August – 25 September 2026
  2. 2
    Phase 02

    Public voting

    9–26 October 2026
  3. 3
    Phase 03

    Winners announced

    26 October – 9 December 2026
  4. 4
    Phase 04

    WORLDEF Awards Ceremony

    December 9, 2026
Organizing committee

The women bringing
this initiative to life.

A special thank you to our organizing committee members for their dedication, incredible effort, and leadership in bringing E-Com Women 50 to life as part of the WORLDEF Awards 2026.

Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

Who can participate in the E-Com Women 50 competition?+
The competition is open to women who founded or lead e-commerce brands and online stores — founders, co-founders, CEOs and business leaders from MENA and Türkiye.
What do I need to submit?+
Pre-registration only needs your basic details and your brand or store. Later you'll add your brand story — how you built it, how it grew, and what makes it stand out.
How long does pre-registration take?+
Pre-registering takes only 2–3 minutes. You just need your name, your brand or store, and your contact details.
When is the pre-registration deadline?+
The pre-registration period runs from 1 August – 25 September 2026.
Can I update my profile after pre-registering?+
Yes! After pre-registering, you'll receive an email to add more details to your profile. A compelling profile helps voters understand your story. Profile update window: 25 September – 9 October 2026.
How does the public voting work?+
Public voting runs from 9–25 October 2026. Voters verify with LinkedIn or WhatsApp — one verified person, five votes, one vote per contestant.
How are the Top 50 selected?+
The top contestants from public voting enter WORLDEF's evaluation phase (25–26 October 2026), when WORLDEF reviews them to confirm the final E-Com Women 50 list.
When will the Top 50 be announced?+
The E-Com Women 50 will be officially announced on October 26, 2026, and will be contacted directly with further details about the celebration.
Where will the E-Com Women 50 be celebrated?+
If selected, you'll be honored at the E-Com Women 50 celebration hosted by WORLDEF, taking place December 9, 2026.
What are the participation terms?+
Participation runs through nomination and public voting. For the full participation terms, reach the WORLDEF team at [email protected].
Can I enter more than once?+
Each participant can enter with one brand or store profile.
Who covers travel and accommodation for the celebration?+
Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the selected contestants. WORLDEF provides the platform and the celebration; participants are kindly expected to cover their own arrangements. Questions? Write to [email protected].
Pre-registration closes September 25, 2026

Two minutes now.
A place among the 50.

Profiles go live in the order pre-registrations come in. The form takes longer to read about than to fill out.

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  • Chosen on merit · No gatekeepers
  • Decision within 10 days
  • Featured across WORLDEF channels
  • Your story filmed, edited, distributed
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