On December 16, 2014  in Doha (State of Qatar) the International Business Women Forum, which is held under the patronage of a member of the ruling family of Qatar sheikha Jawaher Al Thani, was innaugurated.

The event was attended by delegations from more than 25 countries. They included women who hold positions of presidents, heads of boards and CEOs of leading international companies and corporations.

The delegation of Ukraine was led by the President of the Congress of Businesswomen Mrs. Valentina Shevchenko.

On December 17, 2014 the hero of Ukraine Mrs. Alla Kovalenko delivered a speech before the delegates. Participants of the event were briefed on the capabilities of Ukrainian industrial sector, including food technologies.