Women of Romania 2019
#BalanceforBetter
The third edition of Women of Romania was a one day event dedicated to bring into spotlight inspiring Romanian female figures with a great entrepreneurial mindset. The event was part of the 2019’s International Woman Day campaign, #BalanceforBetter and brought together more than 150 entrepreneurs and business leaders for one day of inspiration, panels, showcases and smart interactions. See more photos of the event!
Women of Romania is an Impact Hub Bucharest initiative. Discover the 2018 edition.
Our 2019 speakers
Adina Păun
Midwife, IBCLC lactation consultant, prenatal educator
Alina Kasprovschi
Executive Director, Fundatia Comunitara Bucuresti
Ana-Maria Diceanu
Managing Director, Brain 4 Strategy
Angela Crețu
Group Vice President Central Europe, Avon
H.E. Hans Klemm
Ambassador of the United States in Romania
Ian Tilling
President, FEANTSA & Founder and president, Casa Ioana Association
Irén Arsene Máté
Owner, Curtea Veche Publishing
Lucia Costea
Owner, Secom
H.E. Michèle Ramis
Ambasada Republicii Franceze în România
Mara Ușurelu
Owner, Revista Biz
Monica Jiman
CCSO Pentalog Europe&Asia, Pentalog
Oana Craioveanu
CEO & Co-founder, Impact Hub Bucharest
Roxana Tănase
Global Program Manager, Microsoft
Sandra Gatejeanu Gheorghe
Diplomat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania
Elena Marineci
Co-host of the event
Mihai Zânt
Co-host of the event
March 9th, 2019
Welcome Coffee & Registration
11:00 – 11:40
Opening keynotes
Let’s build a gender-balanced world
- H.E. Hans Klemm, Ambassador of the United States in Romania
Step by step towards progress
- Oana Craioveanu, CEO and Co-founder, Impact Hub Bucharest
11:40 – 12:00
Local Context Keynote
History of gender-balance in Romania
- Sandra Gatejeanu Gheorghe, Diplomat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania
12:10 – 12:40
International perspectives on gender-balance
- Interview with H.E. Michele Ramis, Ambasada Republicii Franceze în România and Daniel Matei, Business Development Manager, Impact Hub Bucharest
12:50 – 13:10
An international view on female leadership
- Marta Ușurelu, Owner, Revista Biz
13:10– 14:30
Lunch Break
14:30 – 14:50
Keynote
Make a positive difference
- Monica Jiman, CCSO Pentalog Europe&Asia, Pentalog
14:50 – 15:50
Businesses run by women
- Lucia Costea, Owner, Secom
- Irén Arsene Máté, Owner, Curtea Veche Publishing
- Ana-Maria Diceanu, Managing Director, Brain 4 Strategy
- Moderated by: Victor Georgescu, facilitator, gazdă pentru evenimente
15:50 – 16:10
Coffee break & interaction
16:10 – 17:10
Initiatives for women
- Adina Păun, Midwife, IBCLC lactation consultant, prenatal educator
- Ian Tilling, President, FEANTSA & Founder and president, Casa Ioana Association
- Alina Kasprovschi, Executive Director, Fundatia Comunitara Bucuresti
- Roxana Tănase, Global Program Manager, Microsoft
- Moderated by: Adina Crețu, Project Manager, Startarium
17:10 – 17:30
Closing Keynote
Romanian woman who conquered the world
- Angela Crețu, Group Vice President Central Europe, Avon
Co-hosts of the event: Elena Marineci, Managing Partner, Starfish Events & Mihai Zânt, International Trainer, EMEA Director for JustNOW
Women of Romania 2019 partners
Organised by
With the support of
Official Radio
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