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8th Annual Global women in Leadership Summit

25th-27th September 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands

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On behalf of EVG we are delighted to announce The 8th Annual Global Women in Leadership Summit 2024 set to take place on the 25th-27th of September 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This year we have introduced an Intensive Workshop on the first day of the event which is optional.

The theme of this year‘s event is Leading With Purpose, In a world brimming with challenges and opportunities, the notion of purpose in leadership has become very crucial. Leaders are not just tasked with steering their organizations towards success; they are called to do so with a profound sense of purpose that transcends mere profit margins and bottom lines. Purpose is what ignites our passion, drives our decisions, and ultimately defines our legacy.

Join us on this 2-3 days transformative summit as we uncover what it truly takes to be a purpose-driven leader where actions aligns with mission. The event will also foster networking opportunity where meaningful connections that goes beyond the event are forged.

Throughout this summit, we will delve deep into the concept of leading with purpose and explore its transformative power in shaping not only our organizations but also the world around us. We will hear from trailblazing women who have harnessed the power of purpose to drive change, foster innovation, and inspire those around them.

Agendaof the event schedule

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September 27, 2024 09:00

OPENING KEYNOTE: Distinction in Leadership: How To Leverage and Lead With Your Leadership Distinction™

Onyi Anyado
Global Leadership Speaker | Futurist | Corporate Trainer, Onyi Anyado Media House

• Allyship in leadership: How to effectively support Women’s development in the workplace in the 2020’s and beyond.

• How to locate and lead with legacy in mind.

• The characteristics of the yardstick 21st leader of distinction.

September 27, 2024 09:30

KEYNOTE: Harnessing Ancient Greek Virtues for Modern Leadership

Helena Jochberger
Vice-President and Global Industry Lead, CGI

As we stand at the crossroads of innovation and progress in technology, the wisdom of ancient Greek philosophers remains profoundly relevant. Helena will explore these virtues and their significance in guiding effective leadership today.

•Emphases on the cultivation of virtues as essential for achieving a well-rounded and fulfilling life.

•Exploring the framework that supports effective and ethical decision-making, promotes personal growth, and fosters a positive organizational culture.

•By embodying these virtues, women can enhance their leadership capabilities, influence positive change, and contribute to a more just and balanced society.

September 27, 2024 09:50

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION:Leading with purpose and Overcoming adversity

LIDIA TIMKOVSKAYA
Empowerment & Leadership Coach | Chief Career Empowerment Officer

These sessions share inspiring stories of leaders who overcame adversity, offering insights and actionable takeaways to support your leadership journey.

• Explore how leaders harness purpose to navigate challenges and drive change.

• Share personal stories, anecdotes, and actionable steps for overcoming adversity.

• Group discussion on strategies and best practices for staying motivated.

• Create an action plan with steps to empower women as purpose-driven leaders.

September 27, 2024 10:40

Coffee Break

September 27, 2024 11:00

BREAKOUT SESSION

September 27, 2024 11:40

Lunch Break

September 27, 2024 12:40

PANEL DISCUSSION: WorkForce Transformation: Empowering Current and Emerging female leaders

EMMA WAINER
Leadership Coach for Women in Business | Executive Speaker Coach, Speaking at Work

SHABIYA YOUNUS-TITSING
Chief of Staff DEI | Business Transformation & Change Management, Adidas

HEENA JETHWA
Leadership and Transformation Coach | Founder, Khushi

VASILEIA FORMOZI
Noble-purpose Leader | Digital Transformation & Change Enablement, Pfizer

STINA BELFRAGE
Global Head of Internal Audit, Acino

Learn how to accelerate your career as a woman in business. Get actionable advice from our panelists as they share insights and personal experiences to empower you on your journey to success.

• Addressing the evolving landscape of work.

• Unveiling the secrets and tips of leading with purpose.

• Repositioning yourself as a woman in business to achieve greater success.

• Maximizing the benefits of flexible working initiatives.

• Identifying mentors, sponsors, and advocates to support your career growth.

• Implementing best practices for developing teams and influencing organizational culture.

September 27, 2024 13:40

CASE STUDY: Virtual Teams: How to Motivate Remote Workers and Build Virtual and Hybrid Teams

PETER IVANOV
Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | Virtual Team’s Coach

• How to motivate home office workers and build a powerful virtual and hybrid culture.

• How to empower teams to deliver projects faster and develop for the future.

• Exploring best practices and real-life case studies on high-performing virtual and hybrid teams.

September 27, 2024 14:30

INSPIRATIONAL & CLOSING KEYNOTE: The Impact of Women Leadership in Emerging Tech

LAVINIA OSBOURNE
Web3 Thought Leader and Business Coach, WIBT

In this keynote, Lavinia Osbourne, Founder of Women in Blockchain Talks, will highlight the importance of women’s leadership in emerging technologies, and how it can and will contribute to a more diverse and innovative tech industry. The future is here! The future is now! 

• Sharing strategies to empower women in emerging tech

• Case study on the gender gap in tech vs. blockchain tech

• Importance of diversity in emerging tech leadership in general

• Filter-down effect of increased economic opportunities for women. 

September 27, 2024 15:00

End of the DAY 2 / End of the conference

September 26, 2024 11:00

A: The power of Authentic Leadership

LIDIA TIMKOVSKAYA
Empowerment & Leadership Coach | Chief Career Empowerment Officer

• Exploring the importane of authenticity in

Leadership.

• How leaders can leverage their unique strength,

values and experiences to lead with authencity

and integrity.

• The benefits of authentic leadership in building

trust, fostering engagement and driving

organizational success.

September 26, 2024 11:00

B: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

VALENTINA KORDI
Mindset & High-Performance Executive and Business Coach, Valentina Kordi - People Development Services

• Emotional intelligence and its importance in

effective leadership

• Strategies for enhancing self-awareness,

mindfulness practices, self-reflection, and

seeking feedback

• Exploring the importance of empathy, compassion,

and perspective-taking in building and fostering a

supportive work environment.

• Developing self-awareness and practicing

self-regulation.

September 26, 2024 15:10

B: Investing in Yourself: B Navigating Entrepreneurial Leadership

EMMA WAINER
Leadership Coach for Women in Business | Executive Speaker Coach, Speaking at Work

• Tapping into untapped potential, fostering innovation within the startup ecosystem, and redefining your purpose.

• Exploring the challenges and opportunities such as funding, mentorship, and networking.

• Tips for crafting compelling pitches, identifying investors, and navigating the fundraising process.

September 27, 2024 11:00

A: Future skills for women A leaders in STEM/Tech

ANNA HAKKERS
Leader in Cybersecurity & Data Security | IT Risk Manager, Philips

• Empowering women leaders for an AI-Driven Future

• Discussing challenges and opportunities for women in a male-dominated industry

• Fostering gender diversity and inclusion in STEM and tech sectors

• Importance of skills development and leadership training for women in STEM.

September 27, 2024 11:00

B: Womens Role in Climate Action and Sustainability

STINA BELFRAGE
Global Head of Internal Audit, Acino

• Tackling climate change, reversing declines in nature, and securing an environmentally sustainable economy for all.

• Getting more women on board.

• Exploring the role of women in driving sustainability and energy transition efforts, carbon reduction initiatives, and the development of eco-friendly technologies.

September 27, 2024 11:00

C: Women Leading Disruptive Innovation in Cross Industry Fields

ANCA IORDANESCU
VP Engineering, Stores of the Future | Founder of WomenInTech Alliance

Ikea’s journey - Ikea was disrupted and needed to adapt to the new digital world

• What is the store of the future? What innovations are already in

place? How we test and make mistakes?

• Diversity and leadership at Ikea Digital

September 25, 2024 09:00

Workshop is not accessible / not recorded.

September 25, 2024 09:30

Registration and Welcome Speech

September 25, 2024 10:00

WORKSHOP 1: Leading without Authority - The power of influence and empathy

SELIN EVREM PATTNI
Head of Legal Global Supply Chain & Senior Corporate Director, Henkel

In this workshop attendees will learn various ways they can lead and empower

their teams through:

• Active Listening & Leading with empathy

• Leading by example by demonstrating commitment, work ethic and integrity.

• Communicating with purpose by being open to feedbacks and creating a space where everyone is seen and heard

September 25, 2024 11:00

WORKSHOP 2: Crisis Management: How failure and conflict forge better leaders

LUCY SETIAN
Director Patient Experience Strategy and Solutions, Hematology, Novartis

Exploring different ways leaders can effectively manage crises and lead teams

through challenging situations. This session will provide a safe and supportive space for participants to learn, share their experiences, and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to handle difficult and challenging situations at work.

• Turning challenges to opportunities.

September 25, 2024 12:00

Lunch Break

September 25, 2024 13:00

WORKSHOP 3: Positioning Yourself for success: Building a personal brand and developing your executive presence

EMMA WAINER
Leadership Coach for Women in Business | Executive Speaker Coach, Speaking at Work

• Defining your unique value, what sets you apart from others, Identifying your strength, skills, value and expertise.

• Build a consistent presence at work: Showcase expertise to enhance visibility, credibility, and influence.

• Developing your executive presence by projecting confidence, conveying message with conviction, active listening and handling challenging situations with poise and professionalism.

• Identifying areas for improvement and refinement

September 25, 2024 14:00

WORKSHOP 4: Fostering a culture of Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

TASH CROOK
Interim Global DEO Manager | National Diversity Awards Speaker, Tash Crook Consultancy

This workshop discusses what DEI means in today’s workplace and how to embed it to overall organizational culture.

• How to create DEI strategies that enhance business initiatives and foster equity in the workplace

• Evaluate current business practices to embrace DEI policies in all aspects of your organization

September 25, 2024 15:00

End of the Workshop

September 25, 2024 16:00

Pre-Event Activity /Optional/

September 26, 2024 08:20

Welcome Coffee

September 26, 2024 08:50

Chairperson Opening speech

September 26, 2024 09:00

OPENING KEYNOTE: Understanding the role of purpose in Leadership

HEENA JETHWA
Leadership and Transformation Coach | Founder, Khushi

• Emphasis on the significance of aligning leadership with clear sense of purpose

• Exploring how purpose-driven leaders inspire teams, foster innovation and

contribute to greater good

• Key drivers of a purpose in leadership

September 26, 2024 09:40

KEYNOTE: The importance of leadership development and mentorship initiatives to support career growth

LIDIA TIMKOVSKAYA
Empowerment & Leadership Coach | Chief Career Empowerment Officer

• How to identify and spotlight mentor/sponsors

• Best practice for establishing effective mentoring relationships and building networks

• Facilitating connections, support groups and network of allies for women leaders

• Encouraging business empowerment leadership, and career advancement programs for emerging and established women leaders.

September 26, 2024 10:30

Coffee Break

September 26, 2024 11:00

BREAKOUT SESSION

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September 26, 2024 11:40

FIRESIDE CHAT (INTERVIEW): Building a Successful Personal Brand: Skyrocketing Your Career and Leading with Excellence

SOUKAYNA IKHICHE
Author & Founder | Partner Consultant at Zalando

• Getting started with personal branding.

• Building a strong online presence.

Branding strategy and audience building.

• Strategies for overcoming self-doubt, building confidence, and embracing your strengths.

• Establishing authority in your field by leading with confidence and developing a growth mindset.

September 26, 2024 12:20

KEYNOTE: She Leads! Navigating Through Change in Business & Beyond

VASILEIA FORMOZI
Noble-purpose Leader | Digital Transformation & Change Enablement, Pfizer

• Embracing Leadership in Uncertainty: Learn how women can leverage their unique strengths to lead effectively through business transformations in uncertain times.

• Discover strategies to enhance personal and professional resilience, enabling leaders to thrive amidst change and adversity.

• Participate in interactive exercises designed on how to embrace uncertainty and navigate yourself and your team through changing times.

• Gain insights into motivating and steering teams with confidence during transitions, with an emphasis on clear communication and vision.

• Engage in a guided reflection to identify personal leadership goals and develop a forward-thinking strategy to lead teams in a continuously changing environment.

September 26, 2024 13:10

Lunch Break

September 26, 2024 14:20

PANEL DISCUSSION: Future of Work: Embracing transformation in digital era by leveraging technology and digital tools

PETER IVANOV
Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | Virtual Team’s Coach

MARIA ZELKOVSKAYA
Business Transformation Executive | SME Business Mentor, DANONE

LUCY SETIAN
Director Patient Experience Strategy and Solutions, Hematology, Novartis

STEPHANIE WAGENAAR
Senior Director, Digital Enterprise Advisory at Avanade

LAVINIA OSBOURNE
Web3 Thought Leader and Business Coach, WIBT

Join our top industry leaders as they share up-to-date information about emerging trends, tools, and technology to design, develop, and implement digitally empowered economies that are ethical, gender-balanced, and sustainable.

• Leveraging technology and digital tools to enhance the impact of purposeful leadership

• Exploring ethical leadership in digital era

• Application of AI and its complexities

• How do leaders promote digital inclusion and diversity to create a more equitable and accessible opportunities.

September 26, 2024 15:10

BREAKOUT SESSION

September 26, 2024 16:00

Coffee Break

September 26, 2024 16:00

KEYNOTE: Setting your personal boundaries to maintain work-life balance

MUTHU DURAISAMY
Chief Financial Officer - Global Division SVP | Advisory Board, ABB

• Identifying and establishing personal boundaries.

• Addressing new and existing stressors related to families and remote work.

• Prioritizing roles to effectively manage time across various responsibilities.

• Taking care of yourself: prioritizing mental health and wellbeing at work by practicing self-care.

September 26, 2024 17:00

INSPIRATIONAL & CLOSING KEYNOTE: From backseat to the board room: Unveiling Leadership potential beyond expectations

MARIA ELENA ALVAREZ
Head of Transformation for Eurodrone, AIRBUS

Listen to inspiring story from our thought-leader as she shares transformative journey from overlooked beginnings to influential leadership roles.

Embracing the backseat experience: sharing personal anecdotes and pivotal moments.

• Discussing the invaluable lessons and insights gained from challenges and setbacks.

• The journey to the frontline: Sharing the model she has developed to thrive the performance of a team.

• Words of encouragement to other leaders to continue to strive for excellence in their own leadership journey

September 26, 2024 17:40

End of the DAY 1

September 26, 2024 19:00

Networking Dinner

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Connect with a diverse community of global experts, pioneers and top female industry leaders to foster valuable business connection.

EMPOWERING WOMEN'S VOICES

Amplify the impact of women’s leadership by participating in a forum dedicated to providing a platform for their voices.

COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES

Identify potential collaborative opportunities with like- minded professionals, fostering a collaborative ecosystem that nurtures idea exchange and partnerships.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Engage in workshops, interactive sessions and panel discussion led by industry experts providing opportunities for skill development and knowledge enhancement

EXPOSURE TO INNOVATION

Explore a diverse range of innovative products, solutions and technologies showcased by leading organizations and startups.

PRE EVENT ACTIVITY

Diamond Museum Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Diamond Museum is a must for everyone interested in diamonds and jewellery. Let yourself be enchanted by glittering gemstones and experience 400 years of diamond history in the only diamond museum in Europe.

You will be taken on a journey that began hundreds of kilometres below the surface of the earth and ends in the ring on your finger. Admire our wonderful collection of unique objects and crowns and learn about the magical world of diamonds.

VENUE

Parkinn by Radisson Blu Amstedam city west

La Guardiaweg 59, 1043 DE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Enjoy stylish accommodation close to Amsterdam city center

Discover the allure of Milan from the prestigious NH Collection Milano President, an exquisite 5-star hotel nestled in the heart of the historic center. Situated a mere 500 meters from the iconic Cathedral and the renowned shopping haven, Via Monte Napoleone, this modern gem beckons with its impeccable style and comfort.

The hotel’s contemporary elegance is evident in every corner, with thoughtfully designed rooms featuring parquet floors and elegant, modern furnishings. Convenience is paramount, as the hotel is conveniently situated a short 5-minute stroll from San Babila Metro Station. For travelers arriving or departing, Linate International Airport is a mere 6 km away, ensuring seamless connections.