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

Adina Păun

Midwife, IBCLC lactation consultant, prenatal educator

Alina Kasprovschi

Alina Kasprovschi

Executive Director, Fundatia Comunitara Bucuresti

Ana-Maria Diceanu

Ana-Maria Diceanu

Managing Director, Brain 4 Strategy

Angela Crețu

Angela Crețu

Group Vice President Central Europe, Avon

H.E. Hans Klemm

H.E. Hans Klemm

Ambassador of the United States in Romania

Ian Tilling

Ian Tilling

President, FEANTSA & Founder and president, Casa Ioana Association

Irén Arsene Máté

Irén Arsene Máté

Owner, Curtea Veche Publishing

Lucia Costea

Lucia Costea

Owner, Secom

H.E. Michèle Ramis

H.E. Michèle Ramis

Ambasada Republicii Franceze în România

Mara Ușurelu

Mara Ușurelu

Owner, Revista Biz

Monica Jiman

Monica Jiman

CCSO Pentalog Europe&Asia, Pentalog

Oana Craioveanu

Oana Craioveanu

CEO & Co-founder, Impact Hub Bucharest

Roxana Tănase

Roxana Tănase

Global Program Manager, Microsoft

Sandra Gatejeanu Gheorghe

Sandra Gatejeanu Gheorghe

Diplomat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania

Elena Marineci

Elena Marineci

Co-host of the event

Mihai Zânt

Mihai Zânt

Co-host of the event

March 9th, 2019

10:30 – 11:00
Welcome Coffee & Registration
Let’s start the day together with a cup of coffee. Please be on time, as the conference schedule starts at 11.00 AM sharp.

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

Impact Hub Bucharest, organiser of Women of Romania

With the support of

Embassy of the United States in Romania, Supporter of Women in Romania

Official Radio

Kiss FM

Media Partners

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