FT Women in Business Summit Europe 2024 | Financial Times Live | 10 June 2024 | London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6JP, UK

2024 is set to be the unofficial test for democracy, with a record-breaking number of elections around the world potentially dismantling old systems of power. What impact could this have on the state and evolution of global gender parity? Should business leaders take a public stance on political and social issues, and how can they drive positive change in their own organisations? How significant is the current diversity backlash and what are the potential long-term consequences?

This flagship event on gender equality and inclusive leadership. Gathering senior executives across all sectors for thought-provoking keynotes, lively debates and powerful talks, the summit will explore the most effective policies, strategies and initiatives to close the gender gap and improve female representation in the highest echelons of power.

Why attend?
Understand:
• Discover the most effective policies, strategies and initiatives to close the gender gap

Connect:
• Discuss the most pressing business challenges and brainstorm solutions with leaders from different industries

Discover:
• Learn new working models to boost employee productivity, performance and happiness

Key Themes and Discussions:
• Preparing a new generation of managers and leaders to drive positive change within organisations.
• Reducing the gender pay gap and overcoming the hurdles preventing women from making it to the boardroom.
• Uncovering the economic benefit of diversity and inclusion for businesses and society.
• Encouraging collaboration between corporations and governments to increase inclusion in the workplace.

2024 Speakers

MODERATORS:

Elizabeth Pears
Longform Editor, Financial Times

Andrew Hill
Senior Business Writer, Financial Times

Isabel Berwick
Podcast Host, Working It, Financial Times

Leyla Boulton
Senior Editor, Financial Times

Murad Ahmed
Technology News Editor, Financial Times

Brooke Masters
US Financial Editor, Financial Times

SPEAKERS:

Ella Mills
Founder, Deliciously Ella

Harriet Harman KC
Chair, Fawcett Society

Elaine Bedell OBE
CEO, Southbank Centre

Jaha Dukureh
One Young World Ambassador, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Founder, Safe Hands for Girls

Isabelle Guichot
CEO, SMCP

Lu Zhang
Founder and Managing Partner, Fusion Fund

Ruby Raut
Founder and CEO, WUKA

Brian Elliott
Co-author, How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams To Do the Best Work of Their Lives

Natalie Campbell MBE
Co-CEO, Belu Water

Jenni Benzaquen
Senior Vice President, The Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International

Jon Miller
Co-author, The Activist Leader

Bolor-Erdene Battsengel
Founder, Girls Code Program

Dr Lucy Ryan
Author, Revolting Women

Sarah Childs
Professor of Politics & Gender, University of Edinburgh

Sharon Todd
CEO, SCI

Aurélie Torre
Prestige Director, Pernod Ricard

Colette Stallbaumer
Co-founder, Microsoft WorkLab

Kate Woods
Executive MBA Professional Development Manager, King's Business School

Kathryn Britten
Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners

Nicola Downing
CEO, Ricoh Europe

Catherine Brien
Partner & Managing Director, AI & Data, AlixPartners

Yeşim Özlale Önen
Group President, Human Capital and Sustainability, Sabancı Holding

Katie Jackson
President, National Grid Ventures

Kerry Dryburgh
EVP, People & Culture and Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer, bp

Kelly Becker
President, Schneider Electric UK and Ireland

2024 Partners

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER:
• Alix Partners

LEAD PARTNERS:
• Luxury Group Marriott International
• Ricoh

STRATEGIC PARTNERS:
• Bp
• Schneider Electric

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS:
• Sabanci Group
• King's Business School
• Microsoft
• Pernod Ricard
• National Grid