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She Means Business #shemeansbusiness 14 May 2018, IMEX EduMonday, Kap Europa, room Horizont 12:45 Registration and coffee 13:30 Welcome Carina Bauer and Kerstin Wünsch introduce our brand‐new conference celebrating the role of women in the meetings industry. Created by IMEX in partnership with tw tagungswirtschaft. And meet Talia Sanhewe, our moderator for the day. Moderator: Talia Sanhewe, director, producer, presenter, award‐winning reporter, member, International Academy of Television Art and Science, New York and Managing Director, Talia Productions Speakers: Carina Bauer, CEO, IMEX Group Kerstin Wünsch, Editor‐in‐chief, tw tagungswirtschaft WOMEN IN SPACE 13:40 Keynote supported by the Cologne Convention Bureau How to live your dream and reach for the stars Major Nicola Baumann, Eurofighter pilot, German Bundeswehr What it feels like to be one of Germany’s only three female Eurofighter pilots Discover what it takes to become a fighter pilot How striving to become your best self is an ongoing journey When one door closes the universe opens – why I left the astronaut programme Between chances and coincidences – why we are all astronauts Laura Winterling, CEO, Space Time Concepts GmbH, European Astronaut Centre (EAC) – one of the final 30 candidates for ‘Die Astronautin’ programme We are what we decide to be. Our every step alters the direction we go in life and has the potential to open new horizons. Learn about the European Space Agency, the International Space Station and what else is going on above our heads Be brave, challenge yourself and push your limits. Don’t let others tell you it’s impossible Believe in the power of your intuition and learn to follow your instinct WOMEN IN BUSINESS 14:30 Meet four inspirational female business leaders from diverse backgrounds including tech, finance, cardiology and the UN. They share their vision, best practices and personal perspectives on the issues faced by women in business today. Karin Nordmeyer, Chairwoman, UN Women National Committee, Germany Women’s empowerment makes a difference How to reach the UN Women’s vision of a gender equal world – Planet 50:50 – by 2030 Why empowering women to participate fully across all sectors and all levels is essential for our economies, societies, communities and businesses Dr. Mara Harvey, Head, Global UHNW Germany, Austria, Italy, UBS Stepping out of the safety trap Women are the largest emerging market, but gender pay gaps create large wealth gaps that need to be closed Why the financial industry has a crucial role to play in accelerating gender equality Susanne Labonde, Director, Global Employer Branding, SAP A journey to become the number one talent magnet Understanding and counteracting gender bias and stereotypes An inside perspective on increasing the proportion of leadership positions held by women How to support other women around you and help them grow Isabel Bardinet, CEO, European Society of Cardiology Does gender matter for an association manager? Personal experience of being a woman in a leadership position in the association world How the gender flip is changing the medical world Why and how an association must meet the needs of its members 15:30 Coffee break WOMEN IN EVENTS 16:00 We’re currently experiencing a seismic shift in attitudes towards gender inequality. How proactive is our industry in making this change happen? Jeannine Koch, Director, re:publica It´s not only about diversity, it´s also about justice As half the world’s population is female, it’s only fair to mirror that across all social levels Diversity, gender parity and inclusion are core values for re:publica. Learn how its concept differs from other conference formats and how the event empowers its varied community Lyn Lewis‐Smith, CEO, Business Events Sydney It starts with the system: why only a cultural shift can create real change Best practice examples of how organisations and leaders have created the right culture and environment for women to succeed Personal insights and practical solutions from this year’s Global Summit of Women that you can apply in your own organisation 16:40 Panel discussion: Women in the meetings industry – on eye level with men? It’s time to stop having legacy conversations and start owning your future. A panel of events and meetings industry representatives discusses how commitment to diversity, gender equality and female empowerment can prepare us to embrace change and pursue new opportunities. Let’s talk about taking personal responsibility for advancing organisations and careers in our industry. Expect provocative statements, controversial opinions, bold predictions and visions of the future. Moderator: Sherrif Karamat, CEO, PCMA Panelists: Nina Freysen‐Pretorius, President, ICCA Karen Bolinger, CEO, Melbourne CVB Sarah Sigloch, Vice President Human Resources, H‐Hotels AG Edgar Hirt, Former CEO, CCH ‐ Congress Centrum Hamburg 17:30 Round table discussions Engage in deep, rich conversations and build meaningful connections with your peers. Discuss: work‐life balance making a career pay gaps and wealth gaps creating diverse (and female) teams female task forces in the meetings industry 18:15 Closing remarks and thank you 18:30‐ Networking drinks 19:00 Talia Sanhewe director, producer, presenter, award‐winning reporter, member, International Academy of Television Art and Science, New York and Managing Director, Talia Productions Talia Productions is an innovative television production, corporate communications and publishing company. Talia Productions’ vision is to become a forerunner in creating compelling television content for the local and international market, from docu‐reality to business, food to children’s animation. Talia offers a turnkey solution from concept to screen. As Executive Producer and co‐creator of Frontier Investor: Africa, an original format television series that combines investment and adventure showcasing the potential of Africa to the global market, Talia is passionate about illustrating the advancement of entrepreneurship, innovation and industry on the African continent. A sought‐after keynote speaker, conference MC and host, Talia has moderated live panel discussions at the World Economic Forum, Africa and has spoken at TEDxBreda in the Netherlands. Before starting her production company, Talia was a reporter and producer for CNBC Africa, and has interviewed heads of state, celebrities, entrepreneurs and billionaire philanthropists. She has reported for CNBC Europe in London and hosted the channel’s top‐rated weekend channel, Eye on the Western Cape on business and entrepreneurship. In 2009, Talia won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award in the regional television news category, for her piece on the Broccoli Project, a social entrepreneurship story, on HIV/AIDS. Since 2010, Talia has been invited by the International Academy of Television and Art Sciences to act as judge for the International Emmy Awards in New York. Talia holds a BA Film & Media degree from the University of Cape Town. Her television education also includes a scholarship to school of Film & Television at the University of California. She has worked for the BBC World Service, CNN International, Forbes Africa Magazine and O, The Oprah Magazine, South Africa. She was a presenter and producer for SAfm and for a guest presenter, produce and writer for Tswelopele Productions, on their magazine show Top Billing.. Talia is passionate about the power of broadcasting, media and television to inspire change. An entrepreneur at heart, Talia lives by the philosophy of excellence in message, creativity and product. Carina Bauer CEO, IMEX Group Having graduated from Oxford University, UK, in Politics, Philosophy and Economics in 1998, Carina began her career in retail and catering – setting up and running GoodBean Coffee – a family owned chain of coffee shops located throughout the South of England. As Managing Director, Carina was in charge of the expansion of the business which grew to 13 stores in 3 years and was sold to a publicly listed company in December 2001. An avid skier, Carina enjoyed a short break working in a ski resort in Italy, before entering the meetings industry in 2002 as the Marketing and Operations Director for IMEX in Frankfurt as part of the original launch team for the exhibition. Following the expansion of the IMEX brand into America in 2009, Carina was appointed CEO of the IMEX Group. In this role, Carina is responsible for all aspects of the business. Throughout her career, Carina has been an active member of the meetings industry. She was Chair of the Marketing Committee for MPI’s European Meetings & Events Conference, London (2008), has served on the Board of the MPI UK Chapter, the MPI International Multicultural Committee and on PCMA’s Global and Advocacy Taskforces. She is currently President Elect for the SITE International Foundation and a Director of the Meetings Industry Fund. Carina lives on the south coast of the UK, near to the IMEX Group office in Brighton, called "London‐by‐the‐Sea" for its cosmopolitan nature and youth culture. She enjoys spending time with her family (she's a mother to two boys), and is a keen climber and skier, hitting the slopes with friends and family when she can. Kerstin Wünsch Editor‐in‐chief, tw tagungswirtschaft Kerstin writes about the meetings industry for 20 years. Kerstin studied economics, did an apprenticeship in hotel business and worked in France, England and Spain. © dfv media group Major Nicola Baumann Eurofighter pilot, German Bundeswehr Nicola Baumann is a German fighter pilot and engineer. She was one of the first women to join the German Air Force and fly combat aircraft. In 2017 she successfully participated in an astronaut selection process. © Luftwaffe Laura Winterling CEO, Space Time Concepts GmbH, European Astronaut Centre (EAC) – one of the final 30 candidates for ‘Die Astronautin’ programme Laura has a M.Sc. Physics from the University of Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany and a M.Sc. Organisational Psychology from UCL, London. She has been an astronaut support officer and astronaut instructor at European Cargo Spaceship ATV, European Space Laboratory Columbus and European Astronaut Centre, Cologne for the European Space Agency.