Program Details WEF EU-2017

Speakers colour code:

Lead   Co-Lead  Panelist  Keynotes & Others

Venue: World Forum, Forum Center, City of Den Haag
Forum fee for 27th & 28th January inclusive of lunch is € 50 for delegate & speaker. You can pay on spot at the venue.
Please write to us:
• To participate in WEF – EU 2017 in January in The Hague, please write to us with your interest and profile at: wefeu@wef.org.in

General Guidelines:
* Plenary Sessions: Each plenary session of one hour will have 6-8 panelist who will each speak for 6-7 minutes. Balance time Q&A.
* Parallel Sessions: Each parallel session of one hour will have two lead speakers who get 15 minutes each plus two panelists who get 5 minutes each or will have three lead speakers who get 15 minutes each. Balance time will be for delegate remarks and Q&A.
* The sessions topics & timing are subject to change.

Note: Please note that the forum fee need to be paid at the forum venue on spot. Regarding the accomodation and air fare please book on your own.

WEF EU 2017 Agenda

Friday, 27th January, 2017

TimeSession
No.
TopicSpeakers
07:30am* Registration Opens
08:00am – 08:30amNetworking Tea
08:30am – 10:00amOpening Plenary* Inauguration & Theme Address:
EU : Reinventing Itself – Women Empowerment & Inclusion
10:00am – 10:30amNetworking Break
10:30am – 11:30am1- Plenary*EU – Harmonizing Cultural Identities & Aspirations With a Shared Approach to Growth : Time for a New EU Agenda?H.E. Judge Sanji Monageng(M), Bea Benkova, Edith Nordmann, Dr. Sharda S. Nandram, Carola Pavlik, Gulrukh Khan, Annette Van Der Hoek
1A- ParallelNever Underestimate The Power of an Idea: Transforming an Idea into a Fundable Business PlanMaura Sweeney , Ebere Akadiri, Marian Koek, Dr. Anna Huysse-Gaytandjieva, Linda Grotenbreg
1B- ParallelHow to Adopt a Holistic MindsetCarla Budjhawan, Dr. Kruti Parekh, Sue Curr, Jaleh M Zandieh, Gea Van Der Thiel
1C- ParallelGrow Your Business Through Self Knowledge & Development Karen Kammeraat , Nathalie Hennequin, Michele Attias , Neena Khattar
1D- ParallelIntrinsic Motivation & Sports & Its Profound Effect on Professional DevelopmentAnton Philips, Sheila Gemin, Bwalya Mwali, Dr. Nupur Kohli
11:30am – 12:30pm2- Plenary*EU – Creating Environment for Sustainable & Inclusive Growth Saja Chander , Patricia Moerland-Norbert, Sinead Hewson, Rajindre Tewari, H.E. Judge Joyce Aluoch(M), Dr. Koen G. Berden, Linda Grotenbreg, Karsten Klein
2A- Parallel How to Find Purpose, Power & Passion to Reinvent YourselfBershan Shaw, Anita Heidema, Maiken Piil , Elsa Wattimurij, Sherrie Zwail
2B- Parallel Converting Ideas into Successful BusinessesYvette Van Dok, Getrude Matshe, Anna Åberg, Genna Elvin
2C- ParallelMeditation & Alternative HealingRachanaa Jain, Vikash Ramjanam(M), Rabia Mohan, Gulrukh Khan
2D- Parallel Art & Culture- Creating & Developing Emotional Intelligence & ThinkingLaure Kaltenbach, Marja Reunis-de Rechter
12:30pm–1:30pmNetworking Lunch
1:30pm –2:30pm3- Plenary*EU – Being Open While Addressing Threats of Terror & Security Concerns Diana Skelton, Vijay Mehta, Mario Doykov, Charlene Doak-Gebauer, Monique Weber, Mary-Jo de Leeuw, Simone Filippini
3A- Parallel Opportunities for all in all emerging Markets: How can SMEs BenefitJudith Joan Walker, Shanti Pahladsingh, Annette Van Der Hoek
3B- Parallel The Future for YouthCharlene Laidley, Tebatso Molapo, Cynthia Oguna
3C- Parallel Youth and Social MediaTahmina Mohammad Zai , Spriha Srivastava, Ifeyinwa Elueze
3D- ParallelThe Power of Personal Example & Self-BeliefCarla Horta, Nathanael King, Blanca Vergara(M), Parmi Dheensa, Yasmina Azhari
2:30pm – 3:30pm4- Plenary*EU – Addressing Growth Opportunities in Emerging Markets & PartnershipsSarah Ross(M), Mo El-Fatatry , Rob Van Rooij, Spriha Srivastava, Wendy Mackey Jones
4A- Parallel What are Fund Managers & Investors Looking for in The EntrepreneurTaghrid Nafeisi, Oladunni Owo
4B- Parallel Raising The Bar in Advanced EducationDr. Joynicole Martinez, Alegra Tricia Jenkins
4C- Parallel Understanding Diversity & Inclusivity in Businesses for Global SuccessOlla Shimbereva, Maiken Piil , Marlies de Ruyter de Wildt, Lana Jelenjev(M), Nirashnee Bhoendie
4D- Parallel Art, Media & Education as a Way of Shifting Consciousness Regarding WomenSaurav Dutt, Céline Seror(M), Frank Zweerts , Heleniq Argyrou, Willemijn Nunnikhoven
3:30pm – 4:30pm5- Plenary*EU – Meeting The Challenge of Leadership for Fostering Innovation, Creativity, Communication & CollaborationHenrike Von Platen, Perez Ochieng, Monique Blokzyl, Kawinzi Muiu, Anita Paalvast, Sangeeta Nambiar, Natasha Bonnevalle , Maggie Webber, Ruchika Bhatnagar, Dr. Kamila Rubaninska
5A- Parallel The Power of Education to Make a Positive Change to Our WorldDr. Rajashree Krishnaswamy, Dr. Marie-Claude Machon Honore, Mossarat Qadeem, Anila Hussain, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen(M)
5B- Parallel Women Entrepreneurs & Healthy EatingShruti Sugwekar, Fatimata Kane, Zhanna Dijkstra, Stephanie Mazier , Marion Van De Voort
5C- ParallelWomen In Entrepreneurship: Take Control of Your FinancesTalitha Batts(M), , Maaike Kastrop, Anita Heidema, Namuddu Annet Mukasa
5D- Parallel Entrepreneurs Sharing Success StoriesLucia Lucka Klansek, Barbara Rogoski, Pat Duckworth(M), Olebogeng Tefo Sentsho, Genna Elvin
4:30pm – 5:00pmNetworking Break
5:00pm – 6:00pm6- Plenary*EU – Creating an Inspired, Sustainable & Integrated Global Ecosystem to Foster Entreprenuership & Personal GrowthRachel Smets, Giselle Rufer ,Claudia Suhov, Marina Diboma, Anna Hagemann Rise, Tanja Malti Jadnanansing
6A- ParallelToward a Connected World: Partnerships, Collaborations & New Markets Polly Harrar, Veronica Sosa, Yvonne Lorang, Zoe Bennett, Dana Saxon
6B- Parallel How to Manage Ones Time & Others ExpectationsDr. Elizabeth Lwanda Rutsate, Blanca Vergara (M), Dr. Yashima White AziLove
6C- Parallel How to Deal With Emotional GriefRuth Mutanda, Martha Mghendi-Fisher, Nathanael King, Kate Anolue, Marjorie De Cunha
6D- Parallel Finding Your Purpose & Re-Inventing YourselfAndrea Shillington, Maija Loeffelbein, Abby McDonald, Maura Sweeney , Dorothy Martin
6:00pm – 7:00pm7- Plenary*EU – Promoting Women’s Leadership in All Aspects of Society & Business Ranju Alex, Isatou Ceesay-Jarra, Pim Meyboom, Karima Mariama-Arthur, Karen Kammeraat, Reshma Roopram, Marieke Hoekstra
7A- Parallel Women Leading in IT & STEAM-Road AheadSnezana Zivcevska-Stalpers,Bianca Hammen, Geke Rosier, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, Lavinia Valean
7B- Parallel Promoting Diverse Female Role Models Martha Mghendi-Fisher, Nancy Poleon, Sascha Fogel, Somaye Dehban, Damon Golriz
7C- ParallelBusiness Beyond Bias: Unlocking PotentialÅsa Rydhard, Kay de Gier-Formanek, Sofia Falk , Wendy Mackey Jones, Onerazan Bornia
7D- ParallelA Governments Business – A Stop to Child Brides & a Focus on Child Abuse & Child ProtectionEmilia Madondo , Badjene Yaotse Prince, Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen
7:30pm – 9:30pmReception

Saturday, 28th January, 2017

08:00am – 09:00amNetworking Break
09:00am – 10:00am8- Plenary* EU – Meeting The Challenge of Holistic Lifestyle & Healthy living – Issues of Pollution, Climate Change, Water, Waste Edoardo Scaggiante, Badjene Yaotse Prince, Robert Luiten, Marlies de Ruyter de Wildt
8A- Parallel
    Scientific Leadership:

  • Women in Agritech & Genetics
  • Leadership and neuroscience | Empowerment of the brain to create successful leadership.
  • Skills

Daphne Feller,
Heleniq Argyrou
Susan Phillips
8B- Parallel Parenting & Its ChallengesDiana Skelton, Yetunde Adeshile,, Willemijn Nunnikhoven, Kate Anolue
8C- Parallel Women in leadership Roles- The Harbingers of ChangePascale Joannin , Helena Wilkens, Karima Mariama-Arthur, Oladunni Owo
8D- Parallel Feminine Approach in International Economic LawsDr. Fatima Roumate , Viola Edward , Geetha Morla
10:00am – 11:00am9- Plenary* EU – Personal & Outdoor Leadership, Giving & Philanthropy: Women Exerting a Greater Cultural InfluenceRanju Alex, Mala Shah, Saurav Dutt, Mandy Sanghera, Parmi Dheensa, Nirashnee Bhoendie, Zoe Bennett, Bianca Hammen
9A- Parallel The World of Luxury, Fashion & Beauty Yolande Jimenez-Koekenbier, Katharina Andres, Yvonne Lamers, Savita Kaye
9B- Parallel Inspiring Businesses for Peace & Sustainability: Through The Way as of Ubuntu, & Inner PeaceLeontine Van Hooft, Vijay Mehta
9C- Parallel How to Foster sustainability by Creating Social Businesses Gauri Khandekar, Saja Chander, Corinne Heijn, Rahel Boon-Dejene, Maaike Kastrop
9D- Parallel Values & Influential Factors that Determine Success of Female Leaders Giselle Rufer , Emmy Coffey McCarthy, Frans Reichardt , Dr. Sarah Renee Langley, Megha Mittal
11:00am – 11:30amNetworking Break
11:30am – 12:30pm10- PlenaryPurpose, Potential & Passion: Role of Corporate Sector, CSR, The Consumer & Personal LeadershipEllen Tacoma, Kanak Hirani Nautiyal, Sofia Falk , Myriam Wanders – Wieringa, Kari Egge, Agnes Tarnai, Monique Rayta Koemari Pahladsingh
10A- Parallel Can We Learn InnovationHenrike Von Platen, Patricia Moerland-Norbert, Tebatso Molapo, Neena Khattar
10B- Parallel Women’s Economic Empowerment & LeadershipLisel Brunson, Isabelle Goyon, Theresa Randleman, Vassia Sarantopoulou, Namuddu Annet Mukasa
10C- Parallel It’s Time to THRIVE Being WHO YOU ARE Adele Brimâge, Connie-Lee Bennett, Jill McCulloch, Lisa Berkovitz, Hema Vyas, Ranju Alex
10D- Parallel Turning Contacts into RelationshipsCathy Delhanty, Yasmina Azhari, Michele Attias , Getrude Matshe
12:30pm – 1:30pmNetworking Lunch
1:30pm – 2:30pm11- Plenary* EU- Integrating into The World & Cultures with Understanding & Driving New Contours of Geopolitical Relations Pascaline Gaborit, Ronia Virginia, Bernhard Lenger, Claudia Selli(M), Esther White, Irene Keizer
11A- ParallelEmpowering Workplace Well Being & Workplace Design Anila Hussain, Maggie Webber, Ruchika Bhatnagar, Onerazan Bornia
11B- Parallel Your Career: The Story, The BrandSangbreeta Moitra , Hannah Havas, Dr. Nora Khaldi, Sascha Fogel, Dr. Yashima White AziLove
11C- Parallel Challenges in Education & Women’s Economic Empowerment in AfricaAlice Ndagire, Judith Joan Walker
11D- ParallelSharing Personal Stories of Success & Making a DifferenceLone Sorensen, Ir.Iva Schubart, Monique Blokzyl, Marwa Saleh
2:30pm –3:00pmBreak
3:00pm – 4:00pmClosing PlenaryTowards Creating a More Sustainable, Tolerant & Integrated World.
4:00pm-5:00pm Awards* Presentation of “Women of the Decade & Iconic Leaders Creating a Better World for All” AwardsAward Presentation by Dr. Harbeen Arora & Sukai Ceesay
5:00pm-6:00pmTheater PerformancePlay Acting from Singapore presents, Finally She Spoke
6:00pm-6:30pmMusic by
  • Violinist: Kira Pavlovna Ozerova van der Woerd and Pianist: Anastasia Kurilko, from The Royal Conservatory
    The name of the piece is “La Folia” by Arcangelo Corelli.
  • Professional Musicians (brothers): Ridzert and Durk van der Zee