Agenda
Day 1
Day 2
DAY 2
11.00 – 12.00 CET:
12.00 – 12.10 CET:
Opening Announcement
12.10 – 12.30 CET:
Opening Keynote
Dealing with Unconscious Bias: How Intersectionality Impacts Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Keynote Speaker: Claudia de Castro Caldeirinha, Founder and Executive Director of Redscope Consulting
12.30 – 13.00 CET:
Panel Session 1
Prioritising our mental health and building resilience as leaders
Panelists:
- Aylin Bumin – District Marketing Manager, UPS West Europe
- Jennifer Eversen – Senior Director Professional Services Benelux, Salesforce
- Olga Fedorova – Knowledge Representation Specialist, Elsevier
Moderator: Barbara Piper – International MentorCoach and Compassion Entrepreneur
CONCURRENT PANEL SESSIONS (13.00 – 14.00 CET)
Inclusion Corner
13.00 -14.30 CET The State of Gender Inclusion in Workplaces
Diversity and Inclusion Heads and Human Resources leaders discuss how women are disproportionately affected by Covid-19. How do we ensure that women feel engaged, seen and supported despite the remote work model? How can leaders ensure that women issues continue to be a strategic priority post-Covid-19?
Panelists:
- Aylin Bumin – District Marketing Manager, UPS West Europe
- Elena Gentili – Staff Relations and Welfare Officer at Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
- Lencola Sullivan-Verseveldt, Shell Netherlands
- Research Insights: Eleni Gkiola, Co-founder of Find Out Why
Moderator: Melissa Romero, Founder & Chair Lean In | Netherlands
Founder Table Chat
Spotlight Interview
Building resilience to prepare for the unknown: How are small businesses adapting and surviving in the face of covid19. Business founders share their stories of survival.
Panelists:
- Ari Weinzweig – CEO/Co-founding partner of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, USA
- Ana Monforte – Founder at Grapekeeper
- Ann Ekwueme – CEO, Zibbahbyannekwueme
- Sukai Ceesay – CEO, Royal Blue and Orange Intl’l
Host: Ebere Akadiri – Founder Rise and Lead Women and CEO, Ataro Foods
Panel Session
Eye on Africa: Investing in African Tech Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Panelists:
- Temitope Omotolani – Managing Director, Crowdyvest
- Uche Aniche – Founder/CEO, Havillah Hills
- The Honourable Akwasi Opong-Fosu
Moderator: Martha Mghendi-Fisher, Founder of European Women Payments Network
14.00 – 14.45 CET:
EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
Leadership and Professional Development Track (14.45 – 15.15 CET)
14.45 – 15.15 Stand Out with A Strong Personal Brand: Practical Steps to Building Your Personal Brand, Enhancing Your Online Presence and Building Valuable Professional Relationships
Speaker: Emeka Nwarulor – Founder of Big Brand Academy
15.20 – 16.00
Buddies, Balls & Boobs: the 5 golden rules
Transform your life, work and get confident in challenging times. Mariëtta & Boris, will share their personal stories.
Speakers: Mariëtta Robbé Groskamp (Country Director Netherlands & Entrepreneur), Boris Helleman (Marketing Manager T-Mobile Netherlands)
Marketing and Growth Track (14.45 – 15.15 CET)
14.45 – 15.30 How to get more clients by being featured in the media
Do you know the difference between advertising and PR? A must-attend session for any entrepreneur who wants to grow an impactful business.
Speaker: Simone Sauter – PR & Publicity Expert
15.30 – 16.00 CET
Three ways to survive as a young woman in technology.
Key takeaways:
Personal branding is key.
Stand your ground.
Learn the language of Mars.
Speaker:Marloes de Ruiter
Entrepreneurship Track (14.45 – 15.15 CET)
14.45 – 15. 30 Global Attraction Secrets: 3 Keys to Attract your Ideal Clients and Impact Thousands Globally
Suppose you are a purpose-driven entrepreneur who is looking to position yourself as an authority in your industry, attract more of your ideal clients and make a bigger impact. In that case, you need to attend this session.
Speaker: Francine Beleyi – Digital Strategist, Change Consultant, Educator, Speaker and Podcaster
15.30 – 16.00 CET
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (16.00 – 17.00 CET)
The State of Female Entrepreneurship Post Covid-19 and The Way Forward
16.00 – 16.30 CET:
Secrets of Scaling a Service-Based Business
Join Eleanor Beaton, for this training where she will show you practical strategies so you can STOP the exhaustion and overwhelm of trading dollars for hours and START scaling your service-based business.
Speaker: Eleanor Beaton – Internationally-recognised authority in women’s leadership | CEO, SafiMedia
16.30 – 17.00 CET: Kelly Diels – Founder & Feminist Marketing Consultant, #WeAreTheCultureMakers
Moderator: Ana Monforte – Founder at Grapekeeper
How to Build An Equitable Culture in Workplaces and Society; Creating An Equal Opportunity for All. What Steps Can Leaders Take in Building An Inclusive Environment?
16.00 – 17.00 CET
Panelists:
- Simone Filippini – Leadership4SDGSs Foundation, Global Council SDG16
- Nwanneakolam Vwede-Obahor – Regional Representative of the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the United Nations in the East Africa Regional Office
- Rhonda Ocha, Director Market Delivery, Mastercard Europe
- Marian Spier – Founder of TEDxAmsterdamWomen and FEM-START
Moderator: Vivian Acquah – Founder of Viva La Vive
17.00 – 17.30 CET:
17.30 – 18.15 CET:
Closing Panel
#TakingAStandForInclusion: Going from a commitment to actions: Building an inclusive society where everyone thrives
Panelists:
- Rhonda A. Ocha – Director Market Delivery Europe of Mastercard
- Ebere Akadiri, Founder, Rise and Lead
- Marian Spier – Founder of TEDxAmsterdamWomen and FEM-START
- Cristina Falcone – VP, Public Affairs, UPS Europe
Moderator: Sheila Gemin – Client Executive Partner Banking and Insurance, Atos | Co-President PWN Global
18.15 – 18.30 CET:
Closing Speech
Speaker: Mrs. Ebere Akadiri – Founder, Rise and Lead | CEO of Ataro Foods