Bridging Europe and the Arab World. Happening on 15 November, 2023
in Berlin, Germany.
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.
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Director Business Development, EITEP Institute, Germany (Chair)
I am thrilled to embrace the role of Chairperson for the esteemed Global Women Forum, where my personal passions for cultural exchange, economic development, and women's empowerment converge. With a background as the Director of Business Development at EITEP (Euro Institute for Information and Technology Transfer in Environmental Protection), I bring a wealth of experience in fostering international collaboration and spearheading initiatives in the water, energy, environment, and infrastructure sector.
At EITEP, I have had the privilege of driving the institute's strategic growth and expansion. By organizing high-level conferences, workshops, and training programs, I have facilitated the exchange of knowledge and technology transfer among professionals worldwide. Building strategic partnerships with government agencies, industry associations, and academic institutions has been integral to our success.
My passion for women's empowerment is deeply rooted in my personal and professional journey. I firmly believe that when women are given equal opportunities, they can truly excel and make significant contributions to society. Through my work, I aim to provide a platform that not only facilitates networking and mentorship but also empowers women to embrace leadership roles, shatter glass ceilings, and drive positive change in their communities. I am committed to dismantling barriers and promoting inclusivity to ensure that women in business have the tools and support they need to thrive.
My vision as Chairperson of the Global Women Forum is to create a vibrant and inclusive networking platform that not only empowers women in business but also fosters cross-cultural understanding and promotes sustainable practices. By forging strong alliances and fostering collaboration, we will strengthen the ties between Europe and the Arab region, promoting economic growth and creating a supportive environment for women to thrive.
Together, we will build bridges, unlock opportunities, shape a brighter future where women's potential knows no bounds and pave the way for a more equitable and prosperous future.
CEO, Trust With Trade Group, United Arab Emirates
Honored with the:
Arshi Ayub Zaveri has more than 12 years of professional experience (Royal Family Offices in Abu Dhabi & Dubai) dedicated to active partnerships that require sub-structuring of strategic, economic & political management, provide business, financial and general support to MENA and Asia Pacific.
She holds academic degrees in Public Policy Economics from the University of Oxford.
Her experience is diverse and has been recognised by globally accredited institutions in several countries.
She is passionate about promoting entrepreneurs and projects in social entrepreneurship, impact investing and women-led start-ups.
Deputy Head Division VB1, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Germany
Ellen von Zitzewitz has worked over the last 15 years in several senior positions in the German Federal Government including the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, The Ministry of Environment and Nuclear Safety, the German Embassy on Moscow and the Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU. She was several years German focal point for the IRENA and coordinated the German G20 Position 2019.
2002 – 2005 she was also Advisor to the Yemeni Minister of Water and Environment in Sana’a, Yemen, and initiated the Middle East North Africa Renewable Energy Conferences as well as the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue.
Ellen von Zitzewitz holds a Master’s degree in Forest Science from the University of Freiburg, Germany.
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
Hoda Alkhzaimi is an experienced, motivated and innovative leader in industrialization, economic development, green field projects development and tech development. With over seventeen years of successfully driven numerous technological investments internationally and Locally especially in in the UAE. She has successfully led various projects towards achieving strategic, financial and operational efficiencies and synergies worldwide. She has a particular focus in leading and motivating tech-based industrial investments globally. Through her strategic, financial, and operational insight, she has overseen the successful turnaround of multiple large-scale projects, facilitated the research and development process while creating growth potential for each prospect Additionally, Hoda has an expertise in developing industrial prospects that respects different technology readiness levels and curate economic growth strategies based on those prospects. Furthermore, she takes a special interest in sustainable development goal and value-based investments. Currently she is holding the position of CO-chair for the World Economic Forum Global Cyber Security Future Council on Cyber Security and Director and founder for (EMARATSEC) NYU's Center for Emerging Advanced Research Acceleration for Technology, Director and founding member at NYUAD's Center of Cyber Security, and holds a research assistant professorship at NYU, her work in research, development for multiple portfolios ,including yet not limited to, cryptology, AI and cyber security initiatives have allowed her to make significant contributions to these field. From developing cryptology research ecosystems to heading departments, industrial ventures focused on emerging technologies hardware and software R&Ds. Hoda's passion for economic cluster development has been an undeniable force within her career.
Former UAE Minister of Climate and Energy, United Arab Emirates
Chair, UN Women Deutschland e.V., Germany
Elke Ferner, is a German politician (SPD). She was a member of the German Bundestag from 1990 to 1998 and from 2002 to 2017. From December 2013 to March 2018, she was Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.
Since 2022, she has been responsible for the structures of national gender equality policy on the board of the German Women's Council. In April 2021, she was elected Chair of the Board of UN Women Germany. UN Women Germany is a National Committee of the United Nations Women's Rights Organisation and has consultative status in the UN Economic and Social Council. Since 2019, Ferner has been the Chair of the Consumer Association of Saarland.
Executive Coaching, Education, Competence and Talent Development, ROSEN Group, United Kingdom
Global Education and Learning Leader taking competency-based training and education to the next level: from standard industry training to internationally accredited certifications. Supporting organisations with the development of talent from Junior Graduates to Senior Leaders.
Over 25 years’ experience in management, planning, lecturing, training, mentoring, facilitating, research and engineering consultancy. Following a successful career in engineering consultancy, changed career path to a ‘people-centred’ approach that specialises in competency development frameworks, assessment, and knowledge management.
Significant success in both the education and competency fields: Developed 2 award-nominated programs, winning the GPA ASME Award with an online Masters Programme at Northumbria University, UK. Also a member of the development team of the MSc in Subsea Engineering and Management at Newcastle University. Retain interests in academia by being a Visiting Lecturer at Newcastle University, UK.
Michelle is a Civil Engineer with a Masters in Pipeline Hydraulics. She has a Postgraduate Degree (PgC) in Advanced Studies in Academic Practice from Newcastle University, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. Currently studying towards a PgC in Executive Coaching at Ashridge- Hult Business School in the UK.
CEO, This Will Worq GmbH - Mama Meeting, Germany
Juliane Schreiber, born. Juliane Ungänz, was born in 1984 and grew up in Bad Hersfeld. While studying Media Studies, Cultural Studies and North American Studies, she began working for traditional media companies, including the BILD newspaper, the news channel n-tv and communication agencies in Germany and Dubai. She worked in the Equal Opportunities Office as well as the Press Office and the Centre for Teacher Education at the University of Cologne. In 2014, she managed the election campaign of the SPD mayoral candidate Thomas Geisel in Düsseldorf. In 2017, she became a mother and founded the company Mama Meeting, which deals with compatibility, working mothers and modern working mom lifestyles. In 2022, the alumni network of the University of Cologne included her in the ranks of the "Clever Minds". In 2023, she was named a TopVoice Equality by Linkedin.
Founder and CEO, AWHPI GLOBAL FOUNDATION, United States
Princess Moradeun Ogunlana is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, energy consultant, Keynote Speaker, and bridge-builder. As a recognized leader on women empowerment for Africa in the United States and around the World, the Princess is the 2022 recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from the office of the President of the United States of America President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Princess Moradeun is the Founder and CEO of African Women's Health Project International AWHPI GLOBAL FOUNDATION, a non-profit USA organization with Special Consultative ECOSOC Status with the United Nations. The Princess is the President/CEO of the Innovative Global Consulting (IGC). Her Highness is the visioneer and leader for the Africa 2-5-9 Project Initiatives, which is focused on sustainable climate change action plans for sub-Saharan Africa countries through restructuration of infrastructure and innovation development across communities across Africa.
In her capacity as a UN Ambassador for Peace and Chair of The Global Summit Group, she works on economic equity issues affecting women through groundbreaking research and training programs via the UN sustainable development goals.
The Princess operates between Texas USA, Dubai UAE, and Lagos Nigeria
CEO and Founder Conseil Consulting, President of the Businesswomen Council at the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce in Egypt 2021- 2023, Egypt
Dina Yacout is the CEO of Conseil Consulting. She is also a prominent figure in the EdTech industry with over 17 years of experience.
Throughout her career, she has made remarkable contributions to the field of education and mentorship. For the past 5 years, she has been a dedicated mentor, with a strong focus on empowering women. Her commitment to fostering women's empowerment has led her to serve as the President of the Businesswomen Council in the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce in Egypt (FEDCOC), where she actively advocates for the advancement of women in business.
In addition to her role at FEDCOC, Dina Yacout, CMKtr, MCIM also holds positions as a board member of the Ismailia Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and as a counselor of the President of the Chamber of Commerce in Ismailia for international relations.
She also serves as Egypt Ambassador for the MENA Women Business Club and holds positions as the Vice President of the Advisory Board for EUMMAS and the Vice President of the Women Forum for EUMMAS.
She is also a member of the Business Club Africa and Boardroom Africa
As the Honorary Director General (Egypt) of GCPIT, Dina Yacout, CMKtr, MCIM will play a crucial role in promoting international trade and fostering economic growth.
Senior Consultant Oil & Gas, Siemens, Germany
Julia is a multidisciplinary professional with over a decade of international experience. She is passionate about bringing people and digitalization together where technology and business needs meet.
Her practical experience was gained during several years as a Global Technical Field Engineer working for Schlumberger during various assignments in the U.S., Argentina, and Norway.
During the last years Julia combined the oilfield knowledge with digitalization at SAP and supported customers in finding optimal industry 4.0 solutions for their specific challenges.
In her current role as Senior consultant Oil & Gas at Siemens, Julia is the focal point for all customers along the entire Oil and Gas value chain within Germany to support them becoming more sustainable, efficient and safe using digitalization.
Sales Manager @Idealo, Ex-Google, Germany
Soukayna is an international sales professional, entrepreneur and speaker with a vast background in B2B Sales, ranging from startup to big tech. She is currently working as a Sales Manager at Idealo where she leads the sales development on the Italian market. Previously, she has worked at Google as an Account Manager, where she was responsible of supporting SMB businesses to grow and develop their digital presence. Soukayna has closely worked with Founders and B2B companies to successfully develop their social brand on Linkedin, where she has built a community of +18,000 people. She is widely invested in topics such as women empowerment and diversity, particulary within the tech space.
Future Energy Leader, World Energy Council, United Arab Emirates
Ghada Rahal is an Energy Warrior. With a growing passion for green energy, she has paved a devoted career roadway towards a greener sustainable future.
I has a highly accomplished Energy Consultant with extended experience in various aspects of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Sustainability and has been involved in technical support, strategic development and management of major green projects in the MENA region. Therefore, she attained extensive skills in project management, financial assessment and ability to work in diverse cultural environments through the implementation and management of national tender projects in the green energy field, and the engagement with speakers, moderators, and high-level energy experts from international backgrounds.
With her Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s Degree in Energy Studies, and throughout her work experience in the energy field in Lebanon and the Middle East, she brings the analytical skills along with the technical, research and quantitative skill set crucial to the development of both private and public projects and programs in the energy sector.
Leading Partner for Insurance Consulting, PwC, France
Louisa Renoux, Certified Public Accountant, holder of a Master management degree in insurance and risk management of Paris Dauphine University PSL joined the Staff Health Insurance Governance as external advisor to GOC appointed by the Director General in 2023. Louisa Renoux has a large experience (+20 years) in Health Protection, European lobbying, assistance worldwide. She is leading partner for insurance consulting of a global advisory consultancy firm. Prior to this, she was leading a French Health Mutual group, and she led successful lobbying campaigns at national and European levels for the French Mutual Federation (300 members) focused on the health sector. She also achieved large transformation projects within Europ assistance group dealing with different standards, cultures and organizations, in a context of exceptional external growth. She is involved in several networks promoting women and girls. As chair of Women Health Climate, she is also French Delegate for the UN CSW since 2018 and commitment maker of the UN generation equality coalition FACJ (Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action coalition) since 2021.
Green Hydrogen Pursuit Leader, Schneider Electric, Germany
Angelique Mesch holds a master’s degree in business and engineering. On completion of her studies at Clausthal University of Technology, Ms. Mesch took her first step on the career ladder as field engineer working on offshore facilities for Baker Hughes. She then moved to various global positions in technical sales, program management, engineering, product management and digital transformation consultant to now moving the needle in the green hydrogen Space for Schneider Electric. She has always worked in a male-dominated environment, in which she learned to assert herself. Ms. Mesch aims to pave the way for future generations, to which end she organizes career workshops, gives lectures and regularly brings people from different professional backgrounds together.
Goalkeeper, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, United Kingdom
Fatima Hadj is a senior executive in the banking and asset management industry, with experience in scaling businesses across financial services that have a positive impact for investors.
Graduated in Technology & Management at Ecole Centrale Paris and in Information Systems, Networks and Digital Technology at the University Panthéon-Assas, Fatima is committed to increasing the number of young girls in STEM fields with different associations and NGOs.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Crystol Energy, United Kingdom
Dr Carole Nakhle is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Crystol Energy.
She is an internationally recognised authority on the interplay between economics, energy, governance and geopolitics. With a unique breadth of experience gained from working across a wide spectrum of stakeholders, Dr Nakhle worked with major energy companies at the executive level, governments and policy makers, international organisations, as well as academic institutions and specialized think tanks. She sits on the Governing Board of the Natural Resource Governance Institute and is Lead Energy Expert with the Geopolitical Intelligence Services in Liechtenstein.
Dr Nakhle has lectured at leading academic institutions, including: the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University, Dundee University and University of Surrey in the UK and The Graduate Institute in Geneva.
She has published extensively and is an avid commentator on energy in the international media. She is the author of two widely acclaimed books: Petroleum Taxation: Sharing the Wealth and Out of the Energy Labyrinth, co-authored with Lord David Howell, former Secretary of State for Energy in the UK.
She acts as the President of ‘Access for Women in Energy’, which she founded in 2007 to support gender balance in the energy industry globally.
In 2021, Dr Nakhle was selected ‘CEO of the Year’ in the UK, by CEO Monthly Magazine. In 2020, she was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Energy Institute and featured on the Energy Council’s list of Top Female Executives in the global energy industry. In 2017, she received the Honorary Professional Recognition Award from the Tunisian Minister of Energy, Mines & Renewable Energy.
Blockchain, Crypto-Asset & Technology Business Development Specialist, Infinity Resource, United States
Blockchain, Crypto-Asset & Technology Business Development Specialist focused on connecting the Dots, Analyzing Influencing, and Preparing strategic action. Blake excels in Lobbying for organizations and Long term Partnerships by focusing on the Win-Win scenario. Blake Wilkinson was born into the world of technology and was able to test some of the early technology through IBM and Dell Inc as a child. Blake has learned from notable figures such as Alan J.Krowe, former CFO of IBM and Texico. Blake’s curiosity regarding Blockchain came from his connection to Dell Inc. in 2013 (when they start accepting bitcoin to buy their machines). Blake has been involved in blockchain technology since 2016 and first purchased ETH at 14$. Blake has an Executive business architecture consulting background and has helped in the creation of multiple startups. Blake’s outside-of-the-box thinking through his creative analytical understanding of human dynamics has helped to provide direction for the future development of those he has worked with. Blake started his career learning executive decision-making at Caplan Point Labs working as an executive intern in Chennai India. After his BSBA at Appalachian State University, he went into consulting, focusing on Venture Capital, business development, technology development, and executive decision-making. Blake spent 2 years learning and implementing a company’s IPO. Blake has also worked on projects with Kurt Warner, Guy Shalem, Greg Louganis, and other notable names in the sports and entertainment industry throughout the course of his career. In 2021 Blake went full force into Blockchain and has consulted and advised for various projects in the space. Blake is constantly learning everything new in what’s coming for the future world adoption of Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence. Blake’s main goal is to help facilitate growth and economic development by connecting like-minded individuals for the common good. “My goals are to assist the growth and economic development in the field of Finance, AI, Blockchain, IoT, NFT, the Metaverse, and Quantum Computing by bringing together like-minded people to foster the growth of the new world that upholds higher integrity, security, and validity.”
Head of the Women in Leadership Unit, Equality Laws in the Public Service Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, Germany
Anna Riecken studied law in Paris and Potsdam, graduating with the licence en droit and the the state examination. In the course of her legal traineeship, she was at the German Embassy in Tunisia, among other places. Since 2009, she has held various positions in the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs active. Since 2017, she has been head of the unit dealing with women in leadership positions.
Director, Empowering Success & Hawksley International, United Kingdom
Alice Bromage MBA FRGS FRSA- Director of Empowering Success & Hawksley International.
Alice is a resilience and leadership specialist. Alice deployed across the globe with the British Army for
over 17 years, and now does so as a coach and consultant. Her passion is developing high performance
leaders and teams that thrive in complex environments. Within the UK context, this often involves helping
businesses grow their profitability and performance, despite tough market conditions.
Alice founded Empowering-Success in 2015, providing resilience, leadership and performance coaching and
consultancy to businesses across the globe. She also runs Hawksley International, providing bespoke
security consultancy globally. One of the Alice’s favourite aspects of her role is running resilience retreats
in the Arctic, taking people swimming with Orcas, and post-covid, has retreats planned for South Africa,
Jordan, India, the Antarctic and the Highlands of Scotland; helping you put the Awe-factor back into your
business development. Her passion is creating highly profitable, sustainable business, that both thrive
financially, and help protect our planet and those around them at the same time.
Alice is the UK Ambassador for the Black Mambas; the first female anti-poaching unit in the globe, who
have received awards from the UN, Greenpeace and were part of the Apple 2020 International Women’s
Day campaign due to their contribution to protecting the Rhino, and countering Wildlife Crime. She is also
on the Advisory Council for Dream Tank, a US NGO helping youth solve the SDGs, the International
Advisory council for Athena Business School in Mumbai, India; and Advisory council for TinyG; an
international counter-terrorism network. She is also part of the Alumni for the Harvard NPLI (National
Preparedness Leadership Initiative) Programme. Alice is a lifetime Fellow of the Royal Geographical
Society, lifetime Fellow of Royal Society of Arts; passionate about being at the forefront of encouraging
disruptive thinking to help find modern and innovative solutions to todays wicked problems.
Head, Qatar Professional Women’s Network, Qatar
Karmela is the Head of QPWN and the Lead of the QPWN Mentoring Group. She has been a resource speaker for various women’s organizations on mentoring, professional development, and establishing mentoring and coaching programs. She is also a Founding Member of IAM Filipina, a non-profit organization in Qatar supporting the development of Filipinas in leadership and management roles, endorsed by the Philippine Embassy in Qatar.
By profession, she is a certified Organization Development Coach and is engaged with the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority -Strategy & Organisational Development Department. She is also a Faculty Member at the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde School of Professional and Continuing Education.
She holds double master’s degrees in LLM International Trade and Commercial Law from the University of Essex, United Kingdom, and an Executive MBA from the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business, Philippines. She is completing her dissertation for her Doctorate degree from San Beda University, Philippines. Karmela has been a consistent academic achiever and leader. Karmela has several professional certifications, including Certified Organization Development Coach, Project Management Professional, and Certified Learning and Development Professional, among others.
Karmela is a published academic journal author, focusing her research on women development and empowerment, organization development and excellence, strategic management, ESG, and human resources.
Director Business Development, EITEP Institute, Germany (Chair)
I am thrilled to embrace the role of Chairperson for the esteemed Global Women Forum, where my personal passions for cultural exchange, economic development, and women's empowerment converge. With a background as the Director of Business Development at EITEP (Euro Institute for Information and Technology Transfer in Environmental Protection), I bring a wealth of experience in fostering international collaboration and spearheading initiatives in the water, energy, environment, and infrastructure sector.
At EITEP, I have had the privilege of driving the institute's strategic growth and expansion. By organizing high-level conferences, workshops, and training programs, I have facilitated the exchange of knowledge and technology transfer among professionals worldwide. Building strategic partnerships with government agencies, industry associations, and academic institutions has been integral to our success.
My passion for women's empowerment is deeply rooted in my personal and professional journey. I firmly believe that when women are given equal opportunities, they can truly excel and make significant contributions to society. Through my work, I aim to provide a platform that not only facilitates networking and mentorship but also empowers women to embrace leadership roles, shatter glass ceilings, and drive positive change in their communities. I am committed to dismantling barriers and promoting inclusivity to ensure that women in business have the tools and support they need to thrive.
My vision as Chairperson of the Global Women Forum is to create a vibrant and inclusive networking platform that not only empowers women in business but also fosters cross-cultural understanding and promotes sustainable practices. By forging strong alliances and fostering collaboration, we will strengthen the ties between Europe and the Arab region, promoting economic growth and creating a supportive environment for women to thrive.
Together, we will build bridges, unlock opportunities, shape a brighter future where women's potential knows no bounds and pave the way for a more equitable and prosperous future.
CEO, Trust With Trade Group, United Arab Emirates
Honored with the:
Arshi Ayub Zaveri has more than 12 years of professional experience (Royal Family Offices in Abu Dhabi & Dubai) dedicated to active partnerships that require sub-structuring of strategic, economic & political management, provide business, financial and general support to MENA and Asia Pacific.
She holds academic degrees in Public Policy Economics from the University of Oxford.
Her experience is diverse and has been recognised by globally accredited institutions in several countries.
She is passionate about promoting entrepreneurs and projects in social entrepreneurship, impact investing and women-led start-ups.
Deputy Head Division VB1, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Germany
Ellen von Zitzewitz has worked over the last 15 years in several senior positions in the German Federal Government including the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, The Ministry of Environment and Nuclear Safety, the German Embassy on Moscow and the Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU. She was several years German focal point for the IRENA and coordinated the German G20 Position 2019.
2002 – 2005 she was also Advisor to the Yemeni Minister of Water and Environment in Sana’a, Yemen, and initiated the Middle East North Africa Renewable Energy Conferences as well as the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue.
Ellen von Zitzewitz holds a Master’s degree in Forest Science from the University of Freiburg, Germany.
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
Hoda Alkhzaimi is an experienced, motivated and innovative leader in industrialization, economic development, green field projects development and tech development. With over seventeen years of successfully driven numerous technological investments internationally and Locally especially in in the UAE. She has successfully led various projects towards achieving strategic, financial and operational efficiencies and synergies worldwide. She has a particular focus in leading and motivating tech-based industrial investments globally. Through her strategic, financial, and operational insight, she has overseen the successful turnaround of multiple large-scale projects, facilitated the research and development process while creating growth potential for each prospect Additionally, Hoda has an expertise in developing industrial prospects that respects different technology readiness levels and curate economic growth strategies based on those prospects. Furthermore, she takes a special interest in sustainable development goal and value-based investments. Currently she is holding the position of CO-chair for the World Economic Forum Global Cyber Security Future Council on Cyber Security and Director and founder for (EMARATSEC) NYU's Center for Emerging Advanced Research Acceleration for Technology, Director and founding member at NYUAD's Center of Cyber Security, and holds a research assistant professorship at NYU, her work in research, development for multiple portfolios ,including yet not limited to, cryptology, AI and cyber security initiatives have allowed her to make significant contributions to these field. From developing cryptology research ecosystems to heading departments, industrial ventures focused on emerging technologies hardware and software R&Ds. Hoda's passion for economic cluster development has been an undeniable force within her career.
Former UAE Minister of Climate and Energy, United Arab Emirates
Goalkeeper, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, United Kingdom
Fatima Hadj is a senior executive in the banking and asset management industry, with experience in scaling businesses across financial services that have a positive impact for investors.
Graduated in Technology & Management at Ecole Centrale Paris and in Information Systems, Networks and Digital Technology at the University Panthéon-Assas, Fatima is committed to increasing the number of young girls in STEM fields with different associations and NGOs.
Executive Coaching, Education, Competence and Talent Development, ROSEN Group, United Kingdom
Global Education and Learning Leader taking competency-based training and education to the next level: from standard industry training to internationally accredited certifications. Supporting organisations with the development of talent from Junior Graduates to Senior Leaders.
Over 25 years’ experience in management, planning, lecturing, training, mentoring, facilitating, research and engineering consultancy. Following a successful career in engineering consultancy, changed career path to a ‘people-centred’ approach that specialises in competency development frameworks, assessment, and knowledge management.
Significant success in both the education and competency fields: Developed 2 award-nominated programs, winning the GPA ASME Award with an online Masters Programme at Northumbria University, UK. Also a member of the development team of the MSc in Subsea Engineering and Management at Newcastle University. Retain interests in academia by being a Visiting Lecturer at Newcastle University, UK.
Michelle is a Civil Engineer with a Masters in Pipeline Hydraulics. She has a Postgraduate Degree (PgC) in Advanced Studies in Academic Practice from Newcastle University, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. Currently studying towards a PgC in Executive Coaching at Ashridge- Hult Business School in the UK.
Future Energy Leader, World Energy Council, United Arab Emirates
Ghada Rahal is an Energy Warrior. With a growing passion for green energy, she has paved a devoted career roadway towards a greener sustainable future.
I has a highly accomplished Energy Consultant with extended experience in various aspects of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Sustainability and has been involved in technical support, strategic development and management of major green projects in the MENA region. Therefore, she attained extensive skills in project management, financial assessment and ability to work in diverse cultural environments through the implementation and management of national tender projects in the green energy field, and the engagement with speakers, moderators, and high-level energy experts from international backgrounds.
With her Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s Degree in Energy Studies, and throughout her work experience in the energy field in Lebanon and the Middle East, she brings the analytical skills along with the technical, research and quantitative skill set crucial to the development of both private and public projects and programs in the energy sector.
Senior Consultant Oil & Gas, Siemens, Germany
Julia is a multidisciplinary professional with over a decade of international experience. She is passionate about bringing people and digitalization together where technology and business needs meet.
Her practical experience was gained during several years as a Global Technical Field Engineer working for Schlumberger during various assignments in the U.S., Argentina, and Norway.
During the last years Julia combined the oilfield knowledge with digitalization at SAP and supported customers in finding optimal industry 4.0 solutions for their specific challenges.
In her current role as Senior consultant Oil & Gas at Siemens, Julia is the focal point for all customers along the entire Oil and Gas value chain within Germany to support them becoming more sustainable, efficient and safe using digitalization.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Crystol Energy, United Kingdom
Dr Carole Nakhle is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Crystol Energy.
She is an internationally recognised authority on the interplay between economics, energy, governance and geopolitics. With a unique breadth of experience gained from working across a wide spectrum of stakeholders, Dr Nakhle worked with major energy companies at the executive level, governments and policy makers, international organisations, as well as academic institutions and specialized think tanks. She sits on the Governing Board of the Natural Resource Governance Institute and is Lead Energy Expert with the Geopolitical Intelligence Services in Liechtenstein.
Dr Nakhle has lectured at leading academic institutions, including: the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University, Dundee University and University of Surrey in the UK and The Graduate Institute in Geneva.
She has published extensively and is an avid commentator on energy in the international media. She is the author of two widely acclaimed books: Petroleum Taxation: Sharing the Wealth and Out of the Energy Labyrinth, co-authored with Lord David Howell, former Secretary of State for Energy in the UK.
She acts as the President of ‘Access for Women in Energy’, which she founded in 2007 to support gender balance in the energy industry globally.
In 2021, Dr Nakhle was selected ‘CEO of the Year’ in the UK, by CEO Monthly Magazine. In 2020, she was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Energy Institute and featured on the Energy Council’s list of Top Female Executives in the global energy industry. In 2017, she received the Honorary Professional Recognition Award from the Tunisian Minister of Energy, Mines & Renewable Energy.
Blockchain, Crypto-Asset & Technology Business Development Specialist, Infinity Resource, United States
Blockchain, Crypto-Asset & Technology Business Development Specialist focused on connecting the Dots, Analyzing Influencing, and Preparing strategic action. Blake excels in Lobbying for organizations and Long term Partnerships by focusing on the Win-Win scenario. Blake Wilkinson was born into the world of technology and was able to test some of the early technology through IBM and Dell Inc as a child. Blake has learned from notable figures such as Alan J.Krowe, former CFO of IBM and Texico. Blake’s curiosity regarding Blockchain came from his connection to Dell Inc. in 2013 (when they start accepting bitcoin to buy their machines). Blake has been involved in blockchain technology since 2016 and first purchased ETH at 14$. Blake has an Executive business architecture consulting background and has helped in the creation of multiple startups. Blake’s outside-of-the-box thinking through his creative analytical understanding of human dynamics has helped to provide direction for the future development of those he has worked with. Blake started his career learning executive decision-making at Caplan Point Labs working as an executive intern in Chennai India. After his BSBA at Appalachian State University, he went into consulting, focusing on Venture Capital, business development, technology development, and executive decision-making. Blake spent 2 years learning and implementing a company’s IPO. Blake has also worked on projects with Kurt Warner, Guy Shalem, Greg Louganis, and other notable names in the sports and entertainment industry throughout the course of his career. In 2021 Blake went full force into Blockchain and has consulted and advised for various projects in the space. Blake is constantly learning everything new in what’s coming for the future world adoption of Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence. Blake’s main goal is to help facilitate growth and economic development by connecting like-minded individuals for the common good. “My goals are to assist the growth and economic development in the field of Finance, AI, Blockchain, IoT, NFT, the Metaverse, and Quantum Computing by bringing together like-minded people to foster the growth of the new world that upholds higher integrity, security, and validity.”
CEO, This Will Worq GmbH - Mama Meeting, Germany
Juliane Schreiber, born. Juliane Ungänz, was born in 1984 and grew up in Bad Hersfeld. While studying Media Studies, Cultural Studies and North American Studies, she began working for traditional media companies, including the BILD newspaper, the news channel n-tv and communication agencies in Germany and Dubai. She worked in the Equal Opportunities Office as well as the Press Office and the Centre for Teacher Education at the University of Cologne. In 2014, she managed the election campaign of the SPD mayoral candidate Thomas Geisel in Düsseldorf. In 2017, she became a mother and founded the company Mama Meeting, which deals with compatibility, working mothers and modern working mom lifestyles. In 2022, the alumni network of the University of Cologne included her in the ranks of the "Clever Minds". In 2023, she was named a TopVoice Equality by Linkedin.
CEO and Founder Conseil Consulting, President of the Businesswomen Council at the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce in Egypt 2021- 2023, Egypt
Dina Yacout is the CEO of Conseil Consulting. She is also a prominent figure in the EdTech industry with over 17 years of experience.
Throughout her career, she has made remarkable contributions to the field of education and mentorship. For the past 5 years, she has been a dedicated mentor, with a strong focus on empowering women. Her commitment to fostering women's empowerment has led her to serve as the President of the Businesswomen Council in the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce in Egypt (FEDCOC), where she actively advocates for the advancement of women in business.
In addition to her role at FEDCOC, Dina Yacout, CMKtr, MCIM also holds positions as a board member of the Ismailia Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and as a counselor of the President of the Chamber of Commerce in Ismailia for international relations.
She also serves as Egypt Ambassador for the MENA Women Business Club and holds positions as the Vice President of the Advisory Board for EUMMAS and the Vice President of the Women Forum for EUMMAS.
She is also a member of the Business Club Africa and Boardroom Africa
As the Honorary Director General (Egypt) of GCPIT, Dina Yacout, CMKtr, MCIM will play a crucial role in promoting international trade and fostering economic growth.
Director, Empowering Success & Hawksley International, United Kingdom
Alice Bromage MBA FRGS FRSA- Director of Empowering Success & Hawksley International.
Alice is a resilience and leadership specialist. Alice deployed across the globe with the British Army for
over 17 years, and now does so as a coach and consultant. Her passion is developing high performance
leaders and teams that thrive in complex environments. Within the UK context, this often involves helping
businesses grow their profitability and performance, despite tough market conditions.
Alice founded Empowering-Success in 2015, providing resilience, leadership and performance coaching and
consultancy to businesses across the globe. She also runs Hawksley International, providing bespoke
security consultancy globally. One of the Alice’s favourite aspects of her role is running resilience retreats
in the Arctic, taking people swimming with Orcas, and post-covid, has retreats planned for South Africa,
Jordan, India, the Antarctic and the Highlands of Scotland; helping you put the Awe-factor back into your
business development. Her passion is creating highly profitable, sustainable business, that both thrive
financially, and help protect our planet and those around them at the same time.
Alice is the UK Ambassador for the Black Mambas; the first female anti-poaching unit in the globe, who
have received awards from the UN, Greenpeace and were part of the Apple 2020 International Women’s
Day campaign due to their contribution to protecting the Rhino, and countering Wildlife Crime. She is also
on the Advisory Council for Dream Tank, a US NGO helping youth solve the SDGs, the International
Advisory council for Athena Business School in Mumbai, India; and Advisory council for TinyG; an
international counter-terrorism network. She is also part of the Alumni for the Harvard NPLI (National
Preparedness Leadership Initiative) Programme. Alice is a lifetime Fellow of the Royal Geographical
Society, lifetime Fellow of Royal Society of Arts; passionate about being at the forefront of encouraging
disruptive thinking to help find modern and innovative solutions to todays wicked problems.
Chair, UN Women Deutschland e.V., Germany
Elke Ferner, is a German politician (SPD). She was a member of the German Bundestag from 1990 to 1998 and from 2002 to 2017. From December 2013 to March 2018, she was Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.
Since 2022, she has been responsible for the structures of national gender equality policy on the board of the German Women's Council. In April 2021, she was elected Chair of the Board of UN Women Germany. UN Women Germany is a National Committee of the United Nations Women's Rights Organisation and has consultative status in the UN Economic and Social Council. Since 2019, Ferner has been the Chair of the Consumer Association of Saarland.
Leading Partner for Insurance Consulting, PwC, France
Louisa Renoux, Certified Public Accountant, holder of a Master management degree in insurance and risk management of Paris Dauphine University PSL joined the Staff Health Insurance Governance as external advisor to GOC appointed by the Director General in 2023. Louisa Renoux has a large experience (+20 years) in Health Protection, European lobbying, assistance worldwide. She is leading partner for insurance consulting of a global advisory consultancy firm. Prior to this, she was leading a French Health Mutual group, and she led successful lobbying campaigns at national and European levels for the French Mutual Federation (300 members) focused on the health sector. She also achieved large transformation projects within Europ assistance group dealing with different standards, cultures and organizations, in a context of exceptional external growth. She is involved in several networks promoting women and girls. As chair of Women Health Climate, she is also French Delegate for the UN CSW since 2018 and commitment maker of the UN generation equality coalition FACJ (Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action coalition) since 2021.
Sales Manager @Idealo, Ex-Google, Germany
Soukayna is an international sales professional, entrepreneur and speaker with a vast background in B2B Sales, ranging from startup to big tech. She is currently working as a Sales Manager at Idealo where she leads the sales development on the Italian market. Previously, she has worked at Google as an Account Manager, where she was responsible of supporting SMB businesses to grow and develop their digital presence. Soukayna has closely worked with Founders and B2B companies to successfully develop their social brand on Linkedin, where she has built a community of +18,000 people. She is widely invested in topics such as women empowerment and diversity, particulary within the tech space.
Green Hydrogen Pursuit Leader, Schneider Electric, Germany
Angelique Mesch holds a master’s degree in business and engineering. On completion of her studies at Clausthal University of Technology, Ms. Mesch took her first step on the career ladder as field engineer working on offshore facilities for Baker Hughes. She then moved to various global positions in technical sales, program management, engineering, product management and digital transformation consultant to now moving the needle in the green hydrogen Space for Schneider Electric. She has always worked in a male-dominated environment, in which she learned to assert herself. Ms. Mesch aims to pave the way for future generations, to which end she organizes career workshops, gives lectures and regularly brings people from different professional backgrounds together.
Head of the Women in Leadership Unit, Equality Laws in the Public Service Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, Germany
Anna Riecken studied law in Paris and Potsdam, graduating with the licence en droit and the the state examination. In the course of her legal traineeship, she was at the German Embassy in Tunisia, among other places. Since 2009, she has held various positions in the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs active. Since 2017, she has been head of the unit dealing with women in leadership positions.
Head, Qatar Professional Women’s Network, Qatar
Karmela is the Head of QPWN and the Lead of the QPWN Mentoring Group. She has been a resource speaker for various women’s organizations on mentoring, professional development, and establishing mentoring and coaching programs. She is also a Founding Member of IAM Filipina, a non-profit organization in Qatar supporting the development of Filipinas in leadership and management roles, endorsed by the Philippine Embassy in Qatar.
By profession, she is a certified Organization Development Coach and is engaged with the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority -Strategy & Organisational Development Department. She is also a Faculty Member at the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde School of Professional and Continuing Education.
She holds double master’s degrees in LLM International Trade and Commercial Law from the University of Essex, United Kingdom, and an Executive MBA from the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business, Philippines. She is completing her dissertation for her Doctorate degree from San Beda University, Philippines. Karmela has been a consistent academic achiever and leader. Karmela has several professional certifications, including Certified Organization Development Coach, Project Management Professional, and Certified Learning and Development Professional, among others.
Karmela is a published academic journal author, focusing her research on women development and empowerment, organization development and excellence, strategic management, ESG, and human resources.
Founder and CEO, AWHPI GLOBAL FOUNDATION, United States
Princess Moradeun Ogunlana is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, energy consultant, Keynote Speaker, and bridge-builder. As a recognized leader on women empowerment for Africa in the United States and around the World, the Princess is the 2022 recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from the office of the President of the United States of America President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Princess Moradeun is the Founder and CEO of African Women's Health Project International AWHPI GLOBAL FOUNDATION, a non-profit USA organization with Special Consultative ECOSOC Status with the United Nations. The Princess is the President/CEO of the Innovative Global Consulting (IGC). Her Highness is the visioneer and leader for the Africa 2-5-9 Project Initiatives, which is focused on sustainable climate change action plans for sub-Saharan Africa countries through restructuration of infrastructure and innovation development across communities across Africa.
In her capacity as a UN Ambassador for Peace and Chair of The Global Summit Group, she works on economic equity issues affecting women through groundbreaking research and training programs via the UN sustainable development goals.
The Princess operates between Texas USA, Dubai UAE, and Lagos Nigeria
Available from 1 September Optional Dinner (+100 Euro)
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Germany
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United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence, AI, is increasingly being used and adopted as technological advancements boost up verticals all across the globe. AI brings with it a great potential for improvement. IGOAI conference focuses on the scope of AI to be used in sectors which are untapped like judiciary. AI can help identify, predict and mitigate future risks and challenges.
United Kingdom
Crystol Energy is a multi award-winning British company that provides tailored advice, client-focused training and bespoke research cover the whole spectrum of world energy markets, policy and geopolitics. The company is uniquely positioned through its work with governments, private sector, financial institutions, international organisations, and non-governmental associations, providing an independent analysis that bridges the interests of these various stakeholders.
United Kingdom
Access for Women in Energy (AccessWIE) is one of the oldest groups established to support the development of women in the energy industry and greater gender diversity, globally. AccessWIE establishes a community of practice with an inclusive membership policy that welcomes anyone with a background or future in energy. Its regular events bring together energy experts from around the world – from senior executives to middle managers and graduates.
The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) is an intergovernmental organization with diplomatic status that aims to enable and increase the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency practices across pan-Arab countries. RCREEE is the official technical arm institution of both League of Arab State – Energy Department and Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity (AMCE).
RCREEE teams-up with governments, international organizations, IFIs and Private Sector via several forms of partnerships to initiate and lead clean energy policy dialogues, strategies, technologies, managing the facilitation of RE investment platforms and capacity development in order to increase Arab states’ share of tomorrow’s modern energy solutions.
Having today 17 Arab countries among its members, RCREEE strives to lead renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives and expertise in all Arab states based on its strategic plan approved by its Board of Trustees.
RCREEE Secretariat has several multidisciplinary teams across Sustainable Energy and Climate Action sub-sectors with multicultural teams diversified across Arab and International professionals.
Greece
Since 2014, INZEB, a non-profit independent organisation focused on a sustainable and energy-balanced future, has been working on energy efficiency in buildings and the built environment, innovative financing, energy poverty mitigation, and the evolution of energy communities. INZEB’s aim is achieved with the support of an interdisciplinary team of experts who generate and disseminate scientific insights, research results and innovative programmes.
Germany
herCAREER Expo, Europe's leading career and networking event for women's career brings graduates, women in specialist and management positions as well as female founders from Germany and beyond to Munich every year. The two-day Expo is a place for conversations - across hierarchies and industries. This is where employers, who are committed to equal opportunities, present themselves. With our exhibition matching, visitors can find offers, people and exhibitors that match their interests - so they can navigate through more than 450 program points in the best possible way.
Qatar Professional Women’s Network (QPWN) was launched in February 2010, hosting its first public events in May 2010. QPWN is one of the leading platforms for professional women in Qatar. We implement a range of initiatives and programs to promote and facilitate the professional development and advancement of all women in Qatar, in full support of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
QPWN is a multi-cultural and professionally diverse organization. Our associates come from across the globe and from a wide range of professional backgrounds from engineers to doctors, to executive assistants to teachers, to consultants to financial experts. We are not an expat-only organization and are proud that Qatari women support our association and gain as much knowledge and opportunity as our expatriate audience.
QPWN has developed a very focused strategy to support our associates and have a three-tiered approach comprising; monthly networking events, mentoring program, and an active communication program via our social media sites focused on broadening our professional knowledge and boost our confidence.
The Global Women Forum is organized by the Euro Institute for Information and Technology Transfer (EITEP Institute).
Dieses Vorhaben wurde als Teil der Reaktion der Union auf die Covid-19-Pandemie finanziert.
