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Global Women Forum

Bridging Europe and the Arab World. Happening on 15 November, 2023
in Berlin, Germany.

Why You Should Join The Event

The goal of the “Global Women Forum” is to promote exchange between businesswomen from Europe and the Arab region and create networks to build cultural and economic bridges between the two regions. Our networking platform is centered around sustainability and focuses on building meaningful connections among women in STEM.

“The EmpowHERed leaders shaping tomorrow.”

Our Core Values

Networking Opportunities

Exceptional networking with influential businesswomen from Europe and the Arab region.

Cultural & Economic Bridges

Bridge cultures and economies through meaningful connections.

Sustainability

Join a sustainability-focused platform to drive positive change and business growth.

Why Attend?

Explore Topics

Leadership

Mentorship

Diversity

Work-life
Balance

Women in
stem

Women
Empowerment

Our Speakers

will be updated continuously

Rana Alnasir-Boulos

Director Business Development, EITEP Institute, Germany (Chair)

Dr. Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri

CEO, Trust With Trade Group, United Arab Emirates

Ellen von Zitzewitz

Deputy Head Division VB1, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Germany

Prof. Hoda Al Khzaimi

Assistant professor at NYUAD | Director for EMARATSEC | Co chair of the WEF global future council Director for center for cyber security New York University AD, United Arab Emirates

HE Dr. Abdullah Al-Nuaimi

Former UAE Minister of Climate and Energy, United Arab Emirates

Elke Ferner

Chair, UN Women Deutschland e.V., Germany

Michelle Unger

Executive Coaching, Education, Competence and Talent Development, ROSEN Group, United Kingdom

Juliane Schreiber

CEO, This Will Worq GmbH - Mama Meeting, Germany

HRH Princess Dr. Moradeun Ogunlana

Founder and CEO, AWHPI GLOBAL FOUNDATION, United States

Dr. Dina Yacout

CEO and Founder Conseil Consulting, President of the Businesswomen Council at the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce in Egypt 2021- 2023, Egypt

Julia Möller

Senior Consultant Oil & Gas, Siemens, Germany

Soukayna Ikhiche

Sales Manager @Idealo, Ex-Google, Germany

Ghada Rahal

Future Energy Leader, World Energy Council, United Arab Emirates

Louisa Renoux

Leading Partner for Insurance Consulting, PwC, France

Angelique Mesch

Green Hydrogen Pursuit Leader, Schneider Electric, Germany

Fatima Hadj

Goalkeeper, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, United Kingdom

Dr. Carole Nakhle

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Crystol Energy, United Kingdom

Blake Wilkinson

Blockchain, Crypto-Asset & Technology Business Development Specialist, Infinity Resource, United States

Anna Riecken

Head of the Women in Leadership Unit, Equality Laws in the Public Service Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, Germany

Alice Bromage

Director, Empowering Success & Hawksley International, United Kingdom

Karmela Palma-Samson

Head, Qatar Professional Women’s Network, Qatar

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Our Agenda

Pre Event - Gala Dinner Night

Registration & Networking

Rana Alnasir-Boulos

Director Business Development, EITEP Institute, Germany (Chair)

Opening Ceremony

  • Welcome address by the organizers, emphasizing the importance of women’s contributions in redefining history
  • Welcome address by the organizers, emphasizing the importance of women’s contributions in redefining history

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Dr. Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri

CEO, Trust With Trade Group, United Arab Emirates

1st Keynote "Empowering Women to Lead"​

  • Keynote speech by a prominent leader highlighting successful initiatives and strategies for empowering women in various sectors
  • Inspiring stories of women who have broken barriers and made significant contributions

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Ellen von Zitzewitz

Deputy Head Division VB1, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Germany

2nd Keynote "Empowering Global Collaboration for Climate and Energy"

  • Keynote speech by a prominent leader highlighting successful initiatives and strategies for empowering women in various sectors
  • Inspiring stories of women who have broken barriers and made significant contributions

BMWK Support

11:00 AM-11:15 AM

Prof. Hoda Al Khzaimi

Assistant professor at NYUAD | Director for EMARATSEC | Co chair of the WEF global future council Director for center for cyber security New York University AD, United Arab Emirates

HE Dr. Abdullah Al-Nuaimi

Former UAE Minister of Climate and Energy, United Arab Emirates

Fatima Hadj

Goalkeeper, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, United Kingdom

Panel Discussion "Empowering Women in STEM for Economic Growth"

Join an inspiring panel discussion focused on empowering women in STEM fields to drive economic growth. Our esteemed panelists, representing diverse backgrounds, will share their experiences and expertise in promoting women’s economic empowerment and discuss the challenges, best practices, and opportunities for fostering inclusive economic growth through STEM

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch Break and Networking

Happening from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Parallel Breakout Session #1

Session 1: Women Shaping the Future of Energy

  • In-depth discussion on the role of women in the energy sector and their contributions to sustainable energy solutions
  • Exploring opportunities for women’s advancement and leadership in the energy industry

Michelle Unger

Executive Coaching, Education, Competence and Talent Development, ROSEN Group, United Kingdom

Ghada Rahal

Future Energy Leader, World Energy Council, United Arab Emirates

Julia Möller

Senior Consultant Oil & Gas, Siemens, Germany

Dr. Carole Nakhle

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Crystol Energy, United Kingdom

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Parallel Breakout Session #2

Session 2: Tech / AI for All: Women Pioneering Innovation in the Digital Era

Join an inspiring panel discussion focused on empowering women in STEM fields to drive economic growth. Our esteemed panelists, representing diverse backgrounds, will share their experiences and expertise in promoting women’s economic empowerment and discuss the challenges, best practices, and opportunities for fostering inclusive economic growth through STEM

Blake Wilkinson

Blockchain, Crypto-Asset & Technology Business Development Specialist, Infinity Resource, United States

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Real Talk with Inspiring Women: Open Q&A on Personal Challenges & Life Journeys

  • Engaging conversations with influential women leaders from diverse backgrounds, sharing their personal stories, challenges, and accomplishments, highlighting the impact of their work in breaking barriers and redefining history
  • Questions open to public

Juliane Schreiber

CEO, This Will Worq GmbH - Mama Meeting, Germany

Dr. Dina Yacout

CEO and Founder Conseil Consulting, President of the Businesswomen Council at the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce in Egypt 2021- 2023, Egypt

Alice Bromage

Director, Empowering Success & Hawksley International, United Kingdom

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Panel Discussion "Redefining Success: Challenging Stereotypes and Embracing Authenticity"

  • Panelists discussing the importance of gender equality in creating inclusive societies and economies
  • Sharing successful strategies, policies, and initiatives for advancing gender equality across different industries and sectors

Elke Ferner

Chair, UN Women Deutschland e.V., Germany

Louisa Renoux

Leading Partner for Insurance Consulting, PwC, France

Soukayna Ikhiche

Sales Manager @Idealo, Ex-Google, Germany

Angelique Mesch

Green Hydrogen Pursuit Leader, Schneider Electric, Germany

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Panel Discussion "Empowering Women: Striking the Perfect Harmony between Career and Life"

  • Panelists discussing the importance of gender equality in creating inclusive societies and economies
  • Sharing successful strategies, policies, and initiatives for advancing gender equality across different industries and sectors

Anna Riecken

Head of the Women in Leadership Unit, Equality Laws in the Public Service Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, Germany

Karmela Palma-Samson

Head, Qatar Professional Women’s Network, Qatar

4:00 PM - 4:55 PM

HRH Princess Dr. Moradeun Ogunlana

Founder and CEO, AWHPI GLOBAL FOUNDATION, United States

Closing remarks​

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Networking Reception and Cultural Show!

Happening from 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Pricing Plans

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Available from 1 September Optional Dinner (+100 Euro)

MERCURE HOTEL MOA BERLIN

Stephanstr. 41
10559 Berlin
Germany

Tel.: +49 30-39 40 43-0

Who supports us

Our Supporters

Crystol Energy

United Kingdom

INZEB

Greece