Women2020 Series 2013-2014
From 8 March 2013 to 6 March 2014, the Women2020 partnership, lead by the Digital Leadership Institute (formerly Zen Digital Europe), carried out a series of high-level gatherings between European business and policy leaders addressing topics related to women’s contribution to achieving the Europe 2020 vision. The following is the Women2020 Series 2013-2014 Calendar, including participants, reports, photos, partners and sponsors:
Event #1: Women for Smart, Sustainable & Inclusive Growth: Promoting the Contribution of Women to Achieving the Europe2020 Vision – 8 March 12:00-14:00 at DIGITALEUROPE, Brussels – COMPLETED – Please see Report & Photos
- Ms. Agnès Hubert, Gender Expert, Bureau of European Policy Advisers for EU Commission President Barroso
- Ms. Silvana Koch-Mehrin, Member of European Parliament
- Ms. Zita Gurmai, Member of European Parliament and PES Women President
- Ms. Saskia Van Uffelen, CEO of Bull Benelux and Digital Champion of Belgium
- Ms. Mary Collins, Policy Officer at the European Women’s Lobby, presenting EWL’s recent report on the Europe 2020 Strategy, “Ticking Clock”
- Mr. John Higgins, General Director of DIGITALEUROPE
Female Board Pool Belgium Launch: As part of the Women2020 launch on 8 March 2013, Female Board Pool Belgium will open nominations for inclusion in the Female Board Pool Belgium database of “qualified women for Europe’s boardrooms.”
Event #2: Women in STEM for Smart Growth: Promoting Women’s Education, Jobs and Leadership in STEM Sectors in Europe – 25 April 8:00-10:30 at DIGITALEUROPE, Brussels – COMPLETED – Please see Report & Photos
- Dr. Hamadoun I. Touré, Secretary-General of the United Nations International Telecom Union
- Ms. Marietje Schaake, Member of European Parliament
- Ms. Patricia Reilly, Member of Cabinet for Commissioner Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research & Science
- Ms. Linda Corugedo Steneberg, Director for Cooperation, European Commission DG Connect
- Ms. Sabine Everaet, Chief Information Officer, Europe Group at The Coca-Cola Company
- Ms. Eva Fabry, Director, European Centre for Women and Technology
- Mr. John Higgins, General Director of DIGITALEUROPE
Event #3: Women in Enterprise for Sustainable Growth: Promoting Women-led Innovation and Enterprise, and Women Entrepreneurs in Europe – 15 May 8:00-10:30 at Google, Brussels – COMPLETED – Please see Report & Photos
- Dr. Joanna Drake, Director, SME Competitiveness, European Commission DG Enterprise & Industry
- Ms. Madi Sharma, rapporteur for Women in Business and Women on Boards, European Economic & Social Committee
- Ms. Angela Steen, Public Policy Manager, Google EMEA
- Ms. Karen Wilson, OECD Directorate for Science, Technology & Industry, Structural Policy Division
- Ms. Imelda Vital, Director, Amway International EU Affairs Office
- Ms. Claire Munck, Director Business Development of Belgian Women Angel Investors & Belgian Director of Go Beyond
Event #4: Women in Leadership for Inclusive Growth: Promoting Women in Public and Private Sector Leadership – 14 November 8:00-10:30 at GSMA, Brussels – COMPLETED – Please see Coverage & Photos
- Ms. Britta Thomsen, Member of European Parliament
- Ms. Agnieszka Skuratowicz, Member of Cabinet to EU Commission President Barroso, responsible for the Europe 2020 Strategy
- Ms. Karin Ahl, President, FTTH Council Europe
- Ms. Claire Godding, Diversity Manager, BNP Paribas Fortis
- Ms. Christel Verschaeren, CIO Organization, IBM Europe
- Ms. Therese Betchov, Senior HR and Staff Development Professional, Diversity Lead, UN International Telecoms Union
- Ms. Jaana Kajanmaa, CISCO, Senior Director, Technical Services
- Ms. Anne Bouverot, GSMA Director General
Event #5: Young Women for Europe 2020: Promoting Young Women for Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Europe – 17 December 18:00-20:30 at Zen Digital, Brussels – COMPLETED – Please see Coverage & Photos
- Mr. Mikael Gustafsson, Chair, European Parliament FEMM Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
- Ms. Amelia Andersdotter, Member of European Parliament
- Ms. Alison Storey, European Acquisition Quality Manager, CISCO
- Ms. Daniela Gomes, Partner & CEO, Octopux Consulting
- Ms. Anneke Burger-Tebbens Torringa, CIO GDF Suez Energy Holland
- Ms. Caroline Jenner, CEO, JA-YE
- Ms. Laura Hemmati, Founder, Leadarise
Event #6: Release Event for the Women2020 Action Plan – 6 March 2014, 18:00-20:30 at DIGITALEUROPE Brussels – COMPLETED – Please see Report & Coverage
On 6 March 2014, in celebration of International Women’s Day, a Women2020 Action Plan was released on the basis of the Women2020 dialogues in collaboration with our media partners, Business Incubator Magazine and New Europe.
Partners & Sponsors: The Women2020 platform is made possible by the generous contribution of our partners and sponsors.
