Join us to hear from our impressive panel as they share insights, tips and lessons learned on advancing gender equality as well as challenges and opportunities for female leaders and entrepreneurs. 

This webinar will be hosted by Oana Bizgan, Former Member of Romanian Parliament, and will feature a remarkable panel of women leaders, including:

Welcome and opening remarks by Her Excellency Therese Hydén, Ambassador of Sweden in Romania. Gender equality in Romania.

EBRD. How Companies Address Women in Leadership and Other Key Issues in Romania/The evolution of Women's Leadership in Romania.

Inspirational Speakers

• Violeta Nenita, CEO, IKEA Romania. Why is women's leadership important? Global IKEA CEO initiative.
• Alina Marchiş, Analyst and SME Finance & Development, EBRD. Women in Business - leadership and entrepreneurial roles in Romania. Factors that support the development of an environment where women can gain a more proportional share of entrepreneurship and leadership roles. Female leadership and entrepreneurship development program of the EBRD.
• Showcase: Ioana Calen, Co-Founder, Modulab. What are the main challenges for female leaders and entrepreneurs in Romania?
• ACCENTURE. Gender equality in the workplace is good for business. How active women in leadership can make Romania more successful. The impact on a country’s economy and a company’s revenues arising from gender equality policies and practices.
• Elisabeta Moraru, Country Manager, Google. How has Covid set back the cause of gender equality? Countering the regressive effect.
• Cristina Daianu, Partner & Head of Venture Tech Group, Dentons Romania. Women in law and tech. What efforts companies are currently making to address greater gender equality.
• Showcase: Evelina Necula, Co-Founder & CMO, Kinderpedia. What are the main challenges for female leaders and entrepreneurs in  Romania?
• Radu Szekely, Secretary of State, Ministry of Education. Women's Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

During the discussions, you will also hear from some or all of the following invited guests:

• Irina Matea, Customer Service Department Director & Member of Executive Committee, Orange Romania
• Andra Duta, Director of Accounting and Site Lead, Dell Technologies
• Andreea Baciu, Vice President, Global Talent Development, UiPath
• Andreea Groenendijk-Deveau, CEO and Founder of technology and media company Renard Group
• Ericson