Together with the Finnish Business Council we are delighted to invite you, men and women, to the International Women's Day event 2024, centred around the pivotal theme by the United Nations: "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress."
As we commemorate International Women's Day, we recognise the profound impact women have had on shaping societies, economies, and cultures worldwide. This event aims to celebrate the achievements of women while also highlighting the importance of investing in their advancement for a better living for all.
The urgency and necessity of empowering women across various spheres, including education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and beyond is vital. Through insightful discussions at this interactive session by inspiring leaders, we will explore how to best support, include, and give opportunities for women globally.
MODERATOR:
Katriina Kuusniemi, Executive Director, Business Affairs and Governance, Dubai Holding, has 20+ years of experience at global level as a lawyer, business leader and compliance professional. She is currently leading responsible investment and governance initiatives at Dubai Holding. Katriina holds a Master of Laws degree and has initiated PhD studies in the compliance field. She is also a CEDR accredited mediator, a certified board member and holds an executive education certification from Yale School of Management.
SPEAKERS:
Helena Tronner, VP at Knowit Insight Accelerate, has a distinguished career spanning 18 years in organisational development, complemented by significant leadership positions within Knowit. She is committed to catalysing both human and business potential through effective leadership, ongoing development, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. Helena is a certified psychologist and holds a specialist degree in industrial and organisational psychology, which underpins her expertise in driving systemic change and fostering an inclusive corporate culture.
Irene Kasyoki, Country Representative - Dubai at Bring Hope is a skilled project manager with a background in public health and extensive experience in non-profit organisations, leads impactful initiatives, excelling in team leadership for positive social impact.
Mohit Bhatia, General Manager MENCA, Electrolux, has over 20 years of experience leading business units for Electrolux covering both Mature & Emerging markets in APAC MEA region.
Katia Al Kaisi, Founder and CEO, Education House Finland and the regional Foresight Expert for Futures Platform. With a background of over 20 years in leadership, strategy, and business development across different sectors, she excels in bridging Finnish innovation, well-being, education, and futures thinking to the Middle Eastern context. Katia focuses on educational strategy, upskilling/reskilling and future foresight projects. Her work is driven by a passion to prepare Generation Alpha for the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly evolving world.
Sergio Hicke, Cluster President of Alfa Laval India, Middle East & Africa, and the Managing Director of Alfa Laval Middle East & Africa in Dubai, UAE with over 25 years at Alfa Laval, Sergio has held leadership roles globally. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in Strategic Management and Marketing.
AGENDA:
6:30 pm Registration and networking
7:00 pm Panel discussions moderated by Katriina Kuusniemi
8:30 pm Q&A
9:00 pm Networking at Coco Lounge (15% discount on Food & Beverages)
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday 7th March
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue: Media One Hotel, Media City, Dubai
Price: AED 50 for members of the Nordic Business Councils and AED 150 for Pre-members.
Prices include VAT. Discounted beverages are available to purchase at the event.
Dress Code: Business Casual.
RSVP before 5th March by filling in this link. Remember that men are invited too, to this event! So don´t hesitate! We´re all in this together!