FT Women in Business Summit Europe

Amid soaring energy prices, high inflation and weakened consumer demand, business confidence in Europe has hit rock bottom. With leaders in survival mode, how will they maintain their commitments to gender equality and D&I? How can investing in diverse leadership, fresh management strategies and tackling challenges in the executive pipeline help businesses perform better? Will the Women on Boards Directive, passed last year after a decade sitting on the shelf, finally help to shift the gender balance in Europe’s boardrooms?

The FT Women in Business Summit Europe (formerly Women at the Top Europe) is aimed at senior business executives and senior management across all sectors who are keen to engage, learn and share tactics on inclusive leadership, responsible business and the future of work. This one-day event will give attendees the opportunity to be part of an exclusive community of leaders, as well as provide actionable tips for transformation, innovation and positive change in their businesses. The programme will feature panel discussions, networking opportunities, inspiring keynotes and practical workshops to build leadership skills and strategies for success.

Understand

Participate in cutting edge debate on gender diversity, and hear practical advice and examples from leaders supporting the advancement of women

Connect

Join senior business leaders and representatives from leading multi-sector corporate organisations, SMEs and start-ups, academia and government

Discover

Find out what you can do to take action and pick up practical tips to help you drive progress and lead by example

With predictions of a mild recession, followed by a weak recovery, how can business leaders build resilience and where should they focus their capital and time?

Short-term crises and long-term structural changes are remaking industries and creating new winners and losers. What sets growth leaders apart?

From leadership, to risk-taking, perception and failure, we examine the invisible barriers that are holding women back.

What are the evidence-based actions companies can take to reduce their pay gaps and instigate real change?

How can organisations transform the way they recruit and assess talent to boost female representation in senior board positions?

How can organisations level the playing field with paternity leave and family-friendly workplace policies?

What's On

• Meet and connect with C-suite executives from internationally renowned companies, SMEs, start-ups, academia and government.
• Access in-person networking, lunch breaks and a cocktail reception to build on existing relationships and strengthen new relationships in a less formal setting.
• Take advantage of unmissable group activities - learn strategies for success with a cross-sector group of leaders you won't find anywhere else.

Content Hub

• Access the companies who attended last year to get an idea of the calibre of companies who are in the room at FT Women in Business Summit Europe
• Learn more about what you can expect at FT Women in Business Summit Europe (formerly known as Women at the Top Europe) by watching some of our sessions from last year. 

Speaking Opportunities

Kate Bassett
kate.bassett@ft.com

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Sophie Marcuccilli
sophie.marcuccilli@ft.com

Delegate Services 

Amrita Ganguly
amrita.ganguly@ft.com

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