2024
23-24 MARCH
GRAND HOTEL MILLENNIUM SOFIA
SUPPORT! INSPIRATION! UNITY!
Business Lady Excellencе 2024
Building Perspectives - Creating the Future
Welcome to the world of Business Lady Excellence, where knowledge and experience come together to expand your business horizon.
Are you ready to enrich opportunities and learn successful strategies from leading experts in Bulgaria and worldwide?
Workshop: People & AI
Workshop for Women Founders
(1:30h)
We’re excited to share our Business Lady Technology March community event is focused on AI. Generative AI is a technology that’s poised to unlock exciting opportunities for products and services, which is especially impactful for startups seeking to innovate and operate more efficiently. Join us for a People & AI Workshop workshop on March 22nd.
In this learning and activity session, attendees will delve into the world of speculative design framed in the context of Generative AI. The workshop fosters responsible AI development by encouraging attendees to reflect on the implications of generative AI futures, identify desirable changes, and create a Responsible Generative AI roadmap.
The event is with the partnership of Women Techmakers Plovdiv and the support of Women in AI Balkans & Women in Deep Tech.
Speakers of Business Lady Excellence '24
Topic
Socially Responsible Leaders
DR. IVANKA SHALAPATOVA, PhD
MINISTER OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
Topic
Australian Business Insights and Market Entry Strategies
Joana Kehlibarova
CEO , Bulgarian Australian Business Council
Topic
Building resilience in women entrepreneurship (when things get tough)
Sanem Oktar
EO Turkey member
Topic
Empowering Women Through FemTech: Innovations in Menopausal Symptom Management.
Rossitza Wartonick
Co-founder of the Financial Literacy Initiative Foundation
Topic
Empowering Women Through FemTech: Innovations in Menopausal Symptom Management.
Adv. Kalina Milanova
Member of the Board of Directors of European Law Firm
Topic
The Role of Leadership
Sonja Miekley
General Manager of the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Topic
Growth mindset - a leading principle for personal and professional development.
Denitsa Stoyanova
HR Lead for the Balkans Cluster at AstraZeneca
Topic
Leadership and Vision for the Development of European and National Policies in the Field of Women's Entrepreneurship
Dr. Antonia Parvanova
CEO of Oxylife Medical Center
Topic
Breaking Barriers: Women Pioneers in Tech
Christina Lucas
Insurance Industry Advisor & Independent Board Director
Topic
21st century leadership - building bridges, not walls!
Dr. Kunka Petkova
Advisor at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Germany
Topic
WORKSHOP: Emotionally intelligent leaders create thriving cultures and productive teams
Andro Donovan
Mckinsey Senior Advisor/Affiliate, Vistage Bureau speaker
Topic
The rise of Tech start-ups
Sophie Theen FCIPD
People & Culture Leader|Top 20 Women in Software UK 2021| Author, Coach, Startup Advisor
Topic
Implementation of strategies for integrating young people into business
Vaska Baklarova
General Manager Viomoda Bulgaria
EXHIBITION
Imagine the business world as a stage where every spotlight is on you – that is the spirit of Business Lady Excellence! Reserve your spot at our booth and become part of the community of successful businesswomen at this unique exhibition.
We are eagerly looking forward to spreading the story of your business. By sharing information and photos from your participation in the BLEx exhibition on our social networks and the Business Lady Magazine website, we will help increase the popularity and recognition of your business.
Business Lady Excellence
How has Business Lady Excellence become the most significant event for women in the business world?
Join us for our two-day event, Business Lady Excellence - 2024. Prepare for a journey that will transform not only your business skills but also your perspective. We understand that making the next step in business requires more than an idea - it demands personal transformation and proactive action to develop your business and yourself.
Business Lady Excellence stands out with its unique ability to bring together local and global perspectives. Our international speakers offer a variety of viewpoints and innovative approaches, which are essential for creating a well-oriented business environment.
This event is crucial as it pays special attention to women's leadership in the corporate world. It provides a forum where ambitious and bold women can share their success stories, discuss challenges, and seek collaborative solutions.
With the participation of representatives from the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Bulgarian government, attendees this year will be introduced to new policies and measures supporting female entrepreneurship.
The inspiring words of Sheryl Sandberg: "I have always been known to play to win," embody the spirit of Business Lady Excellence. Here, we will explore the path to success, analyze challenges, and learn how to overcome them. The event will also feature practical workshops where participants can discuss their business cases and receive valuable advice from experienced professionals.
Our international and Bulgarian lecturers - practitioners, theorists, and innovators, will share their knowledge and experience. Expect lessons on the development of female entrepreneurship and learn about future policies of the European Union.
You will learn:
- How to find funding for your business ideas.
- Information about quotas for women in business.
- How will the EU support female entrepreneurship in 2024?
- Female leaders will share their success stories and the latest trends.
- Real case studies and applicable experience from successful business leaders.
Uncover the strategies that major organizations use to promote women to leadership positions and discover new opportunities for funding and support from the EU. Join our community and share experiences and ideas with other ambitious entrepreneurs!
