Upcoming Events
Global Women on Boards Conference 13 November 2025 in Brussels
Beyond the Chaos: An Exclusive Gathering of Visionaries Committed to Equity in Leadership
- About
The Global Women on Boards Conference is where disruption meets opportunity. This high-impact forum brings leaders from business, education, and policy together to push for lasting gender equity in boardrooms and C-suites. With the EU’s 2026 deadline approaching, Beyond the Chaos invites participants to move from talk to action—through bold keynotes, expert insights, and interactive panels designed to spark change.
- Date and time
Thursday, November 13 · von 14.00 – 18.30 (followed by networking reception)
- Location
Rue Félix Hap 11, 1040 Etterbeek
- Highlights
Europe’s Journey Toward Equitable Leadership
Viviane Reding, the architect of the EU’s corporate gender quota legislation, will open the conference with a powerful reflection.
Modern Leadership: What’s Missing and What We Can Bring
As organizations navigate complexity and upheaval, this keynote challenges the status quo of leadership. Bianca Bax draws on her experience advising global organizations to spotlight what’s missing from today’s models, exploring how we can bring bold yet nuanced approaches to the table and create leadership cultures that thrive beyond the chaos
Speaker: Bianca Bax, Partner – Bain & Company
Beyond the Algorithm: Allyship in an AI-Driven World
As AI reshapes how decisions are made and information is shared, new forms of bias—such as algorithms amplifying male voices over female ones—demand fresh approaches to allyship. In this session, Robert Baker explores how leaders can recognize and challenge digital inequities, and how allyship must evolve to stay effective in tech-powered environments. A panel discussion will follow, offering practical strategies to embed inclusion in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.
Lead Speaker & Moderator: Robert Baker, Associate & Allyship Specialist – Encompass Equality
Brought to you by:
Speakers
Viviane Reding
Bianca Bax
Partner – Bain & Company
Robert Baker
Associate & Allyship Specialist – Encompass Equality
Svjetlana Jerkovic
Global Procurement Head Raw Materials ICL Group
Moderator
Kerstin Born-Sirkel
Senior Associate EPC, BSC International
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Past Events
Recap of the Women Leadership Conference Brussels – 14 November 2024
Promoting Allyship and Inclusion in Today’s Workplace
Thank you for making the Women Leadership Conference a memorable success! Phoenix Executive and Forté Foundation brought together an inspiring lineup of speakers, panelists, and participants for an engaging afternoon of dialogue, learning, and collaboration in Brussels.
Highlights
The Women Leadership Conference in Brussels brought together an exceptional lineup of speakers and panelists to address critical themes of allyship, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. EU Commissioner Nicolas Schmit opened the event with a focus on Equality & Inclusion as key EU priorities, followed by a powerful keynote from Caroline Farberger, who highlighted the unique challenges faced by women and men in professional settings.
Insightful panel discussions explored topics ranging from business-led diversity initiatives to addressing unconscious bias in boardrooms, featuring thought leaders like Greg Renders, Anaida Dibra, and Elissa Ellis Sangster. Contributions from Fabricia Abreu and Helen Tubb provided actionable insights, while Robert Baker’s session emphasized the importance of engaging men as allies in driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The event also featured moments of inspiration, including the introduction of Barbara Vercruysse’s book, The Path of Powerful Kindness. It concluded with Maria Fernanda Garza Merodio’s announcement of WISE (Women in Strategic Engagement), an empowering program designed to support women in management roles through training, networking, and experience sharing.
Global Board Ready Women Leadership Conference – 8 November 2023
Highlights
Our exceptional speakers from diverse continents and regions, including esteemed participants from our partner, Forté Foundation in the US, provided insightful perspectives on diversity, leadership, and opportunities for advancement. The discussions covered a wide range of topics, from regional issues like the EU Gender Equality Law 2026 and Gender Pay to global insights on developments in countries around the world.
Capturing the Moment
We’re delighted to share a group picture featuring our esteemed speakers and participants. This image encapsulates the collaborative and empowering atmosphere of the conference.
