Name: 2022 WEConnect International Europe Regional Forum
Start: 04/10/2022 07:00 AM +00:00
End: 04/10/2022 02:10 PM +00:00

ExxonMobil

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with operations in over 170 countries. The company began in 1911, founded in Endicott, New York, as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company and was renamed "International Business Machines" in 1924. IBM is incorporated in New York.

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song &mdash; all powered by the world&rsquo;s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 721,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.&nbsp;
Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Accenture

Bayer is a Life Science company with a more than 150-year history and core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture. With our innovative products, we are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time.

Bayer

Caring for the world, one person at a time, inspires and unites the people of Johnson &amp; Johnson. We embrace innovation&mdash;bringing ideas, products and services to life to advance the health and well-being of people around the world. We believe in collaboration, and that has led to breakthrough after breakthrough, from medical miracles that have changed lives, to the simple consumer products that make every day a little better. Our over 125,000 employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Johnson & Johnson

Marriott International, Inc. is an American multinational diversified hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by his son, executive chairman Bill Marriott, and president and chief executive officer Arne Sorenson. Marriott International is the largest hotel chain in the world.

Marriott International

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Ruh Global 

Join Elizabeth Vazquez, CEO and co-founder of WEConnect International to kick off the 2022 Europe Region Forum! &nbsp;&nbsp;

Elizabeth Vazquez

Opening Remarks

Hear from Certified women business owners as to how Certification gave them a leg up during the RFP process.

Tuba Alaylı

Mélanie Chevalier

Alison Coward

Nilay Celik

WEConnect International Certification Success Stories - Lightning Talks by WBEs

Learn practical tips, from finance experts throughout Europe, you can implement at your organization to increase your access to finance.&nbsp;

Paulina DRI-RABELL

Barbara Sessa

Anne Ravanona

Jordan Dargue

Access to Finance Workshop

Break

Join some of Europe's supplier diversity leaders for a look back at how far we've moved the needle in the last ten years and learn their views on what the future holds and what role you need to play to achieve the most impact in the shortest time.

Peter Zerp

Pinky Ghadiali

Matt Dabrowski

SD&I in Europe: The Last Decade and The Future

As the largest minority group in the world, it is important that women continue to step up and assure all women are being included. &nbsp;This includes diverse women, like women with disabilities, or women with disabilities that might be part of the LGBTQIA+ Community. In this session, you will hear about Billion-Strong.org, built to bring together the 1.7 billion people in the world with lived experiences with disabilities. &nbsp;This conversation will discuss how we can all celebrate and support diverse women around the world.

Debra Ruh

Neil Milliken

D&I Specialist Focussed on Disability

Opportunities of a pre-retirement generation Victoria Tomlinson, Chief Executive, Next-Up Victoria is founder and chief executive of Next-Up, which helps pre-retirement employees plan for and use their skills in Unretirement through workshops and an online platform. Employers can re-energise employees in later life &ndash; involving them in mentoring female entrepreneurs and others &ndash; and female-owned businesses can tap into this pool of expertise.

Victoria Tomlinson

D&I Specialist Focussed on Age

Thank you all for participating in the 2022 Europe Region Forum! Join us for some final thoughts, words of appreciation and an overview of the rest of the day to include the pitch session, networking and formal matchmaking for Certified women business owners and buyers.

Valeria Rodriguez-Codina Felgueras

Closing Remarks

Take a short break to grab your lunch and meet us back here!

Join us in an energizing pitch session where you can hear pitches from women business owners throughout Europe! Audience members are encouraged to bring a lunch.

Pitch Event

Exclusively for WEConnect International certified women-owned businesses, Matchmaking is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with buyers from multinational organizations to discuss upcoming procurement activities. Visit the attendees list to request and book your 1:1 meetings in advance.

Matchmaking Introduction

Matchmaking for WBEs and Other Networking Opportunities for Attendees

Women-owned businesses are welcome to drop by the networking tables to discuss supplier-focused topics, ask questions, and network among WEConnect International staff, peers, and buyers.

2022 WEConnect International Europe Regional Forum

Agenda

Speakers16 Speakers

Elizabeth Vazquez

Mélanie Chevalier

Barbara Sessa

Peter Zerp

Matt Dabrowski

Debra Ruh

Victoria Tomlinson

Neil Milliken

Anne Ravanona

Pinky Ghadiali

Valeria Rodriguez-Codina Felgueras

Paulina DRI-RABELL

Jordan Dargue

Tuba Alaylı

Alison Coward

Nilay Celik

Sponsors8 Sponsors

ExxonMobil

IBM

Accenture

Bayer

Johnson & Johnson

Marriott International

Next Up

Ruh Global

2022 WEConnect International Europe Regional Forum

Agenda

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Elizabeth Vazquez

Mélanie Chevalier

Barbara Sessa

Peter Zerp

Matt Dabrowski

Debra Ruh

Victoria Tomlinson

Neil Milliken

Anne Ravanona

Pinky Ghadiali

Valeria Rodriguez-Codina Felgueras

Paulina DRI-RABELL

Jordan Dargue

Tuba Alaylı

Alison Coward

Nilay Celik

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ExxonMobil

IBM

Accenture

Bayer

Johnson & Johnson

Marriott International

Next Up

Ruh Global

Speakers16 Speakers

Sponsors8 Sponsors