Polish-Swiss
Chamber of Commerce

International Women’s Day

Date:
08.03.2021, 13:00 - 15:00

Location:
Online



The idea of the International Women’s Day in 2021 is to propose a discussion on relevant subjects and give all Women power and ideas to carry on during these untypical times. During the event we will discuss, among others, changes and challenges for women in the labor market caused by the pandemic, the impact of the pandemic on human relations, women in business and technology.

If you are interested in taking part, please contact: mb@swisschamber.pl

Agenda

12:40 - 12:55 Registration

12:55 - 13:00 Short introduction to the Hopin platform

13:00 - 13:15 Official opening and welcome speech

13:15 - 14:00 Main panel discussion: Can women keep work-life balance during Covid? The pandemic's impact on women entrepreneurs and women’s careers.

Panelists:

• Anna Wicha, Adecco Group
• Vice - Minister Ms.Barbara Socha, Ministry of Family and Social Policy
• Together for Diversity in business initiative
• Joanna Matras, Caixabank
• Martyna Marciniszyn, United Parcel Service (UPS)

Moderator: Pierre Detry, President of the BBC, BZen Bikes

14:00 - 14:15 Q&A

14:15 – 15:00 Simultaneous panel discussions:


1. Women in Tech – successes and challenges

14:15 – 14:20 – welcome speech

14:20 – 14:50 – panel discussion

Panelists:

• Allie Knull Founder & CEO, ResumeFree
• Katarzyna Pąk, Ericsson
• Małgorzata Ratajska-Grandin, OVHcloud

14:50 – 15:00 – final remarks and closing the panel discussion

Moderator: Dominika Walec Foundation Supporting #OMGKRK



2. Nurturing our relationships during the coronavirus pandemic

14:15 – 14:20 – welcome speech

14:20 – 14:50 – panel discussion

Panelists:

• Szymon Niemiec, psychologist in Harmonia Clinic LuxMed
• Anna Pfejfer-Buczek, Transition Group
• Anna Schmidt, Kevin Is Not Alone

14:50 – 15:00 – final remarks and closing the panel discussion

Moderator: Christian Dekoninck, Management Center Europe



3. International Networking - a panel discussion of Benelux Embassies

14:15 – 14:20 – welcome speech

14:20 – 14:50 – panel discussion

14:50 – 15:00 – final remarks and closing the panel discussion

Moderator: Pierre Detry, President of the BBC, BZen Bikes