Emerging Women Leaders Conference 2026.
Women Taking the Lead – Empowering Each Other to Thrive
Hosted by Kave Bulambo | Evak Group
Featured Speakers
Hear from trailblazing women leaders who are shaping the future of business, technology, and society.
Scaling Revenue & AI GTM Engines
Angeley Mullins
Founder & CEO, Aetheris Ventures
Leadership Beyond 40 – Designing Longevity in Your Career
Stephanie von Behr
Founder, ENTERMEZZO
Leadership & Inclusion
Dr. Hedda Ofoole Knoll
General Director, Employers for Equality
Lifestyle Architecture & Leadership
Leanne Mair
CEO, Benefactum Consulting & Founder of The Atelier
Engineering Leadership & Visibility
Sarah Pimentel Abrantes
VP of Engineering, Adyen
Authentic Leadership at the Executive Level
Laureen Rwatirera
VP of Talent and Learning, Prosus Group
AI & Human Leadership in the Era of Transformation
Shlomit Gruman-Navot
4X Chief People Officer, Advisor & Leadership Coach
People, Engineering & Possibility
Princiya Sequeira
Senior Engineering Manager, DistroKid
We Need New Leaders
Charlotte Otter
Author, Podcaster & Head of Communications
Facilitation & Meaningful Dialogue
Oladunni Staehler
Communications Expert & Moderator
Ownership, Power & Long-Term Value Creation
Dr. Tanja Schomann
Researcher & Lecturer, University of St. Gallen
Women Taking the Lead
Kave Bulambo
Founder & CEO, Evak Group
Designing High-Velocity Career Paths
Hilary Klassen
CEO & Co-Founder, Leader Labs
Money | Mind | Machine: AI-Powered Wealth Strategy
Jana-Josephine Chowdhury
Founder & CEO, ALPHAMINT AI
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Fashion & Beyond
Hanim Dogan – Jain
Founder & CEO, Women In Fashion Global
Reducing Maternal Mortality Through Digital Innovation
Dr. Oyedupe Gläsmann
Co-Founder, AREWA Health
Strategic People Management & Inclusive Workforce Integration
Dr. Nilima Gandhi
HR Leader & Co-Founder, Leben in Deutschland e.V.
AI Adoption & Organizational Transformation
Milica Sapic
AI Learning & Enablement Leader
WHY THIS CONFERENCE EXISTS
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Only 35% of leadership roles in Europe are held by women — despite women representing nearly half of the workforce.
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Fewer than 1 in 5 startup founders and venture-backed leaders in Europe are women, shaping who builds and funds the future economy.
1 in 5
Women remain significantly underrepresented in senior STEM and ICT leadership pathways across Europe.
Sources: European Commission, Eurostat, European innovation ecosystem data.
This is not a confidence problem.
It is a systems, access, and leadership pipeline problem.
The Emerging Women Leaders Conference 2026 exists as a direct response —
to equip women with leadership skills, health strategies, economic power, and networks to stay, rise, and lead.
A Platform for Transformation
The Emerging Women Leaders Conference 2026 is Europe's flagship gathering for women who are shaping the future of leadership. This transformative event brings together emerging and established leaders from across industries to share knowledge, build connections, and drive meaningful change.
Our focus spans four essential pillars: Leadership, Health, Wealth, and Careers. We believe that sustainable success requires attention to all dimensions of a woman's professional and personal journey.
This is more than a conference—it's a community-driven movement where women uplift women. Together, we're building an ecosystem that empowers the next generation of leaders to thrive in every aspect of their lives.
Emerging Women Leaders Conference is the flagship convening of Evak Group's long-term leadership platform—built to grow year after year across Europe.
Four Pillars of Empowerment
Our conference addresses the complete spectrum of what it takes to thrive as a leader.
Leadership & Confidence
Develop the mindset and skills to lead with authenticity and impact. Build unshakeable confidence that inspires others.
Health & Sustainable Performance
Master the art of high performance without burnout. Learn to prioritize well-being as the foundation of lasting success.
Wealth & Economic Power
Unlock financial literacy and investment strategies. Build generational wealth and economic independence.
Career & Future Readiness
Navigate career transitions with strategic insight. Position yourself for opportunities in an evolving landscape.
Targets may evolve as partnerships are confirmed.
A Day of Inspiration & Action
Carefully curated experiences designed to educate, inspire, and connect.
Keynotes & Fireside Chats
Hear from world-renowned leaders sharing insights on navigating challenges and seizing opportunities.
Panels with Women Leaders
Engage with diverse perspectives from executives, founders, and changemakers across industries.
Interactive Workshops
Participate in hands-on sessions designed to build practical skills you can apply immediately.
Mentorship Circles
Connect with mentors in intimate group settings for personalized guidance and support.
Curated Networking
Build meaningful relationships through facilitated networking and community building activities.
Kave Bulambo
Founder & CEO, Evak Group
Named as one of the voices of a new era of leaders by the Female Factor in 2024 and finalist in the category of most influential women in the Diversity and Inclusion Space in Germany in 2021, Kave Bulambo is a trailblazing pioneer on a mission to challenge the status quo around women and underrepresented groups in tech. In 2025, she was also recognized as one of Tagesspiegel's 40 under 40 in Berliner Wirtschaft, highlighting her influence in shaping the future of business and innovation in Berlin.
A TEDx speaker and moderator, Kave has built an extraordinary career in Talent Acquisition, working with some of Europe's most innovative organizations in the technology industry. This experience, coupled with her life journey, led her to establish enterprises that center around building people up and cementing inclusion as a core part of business. She is the visionary behind BlackInTechBerlin, the first community of people of African descent in tech in Germany. Next, she launched TalentDiverse, connecting diverse talent to excellent career opportunities with inclusive organizations.
Featured In
Leaders at Every Stage of Their Journey
Whether you're taking your first leadership role or scaling your impact globally, this conference is designed for women ready to transform their trajectory.
- Emerging & mid-level women leaders ready to accelerate their growth
- International professionals & migrant women building careers in Europe
- Founders & entrepreneurs scaling their ventures
- Women in tech driving digital transformation
- Policy makers & advocates shaping inclusive systems
- Corporate leaders championing diversity and inclusion
- Social impact leaders creating meaningful change
Join Our Community
Connect with 500+ visionary women from across Europe and beyond who are committed to supporting each other's success.
Why Partner With Us
Partnering with Emerging Women Leaders Conference 2026 connects your brand to a high-trust community of women shaping the next decade of leadership in Europe.
Access to future leaders
Reach emerging and mid-level women leaders across Europe—talent, founders, and changemakers.
Brand + values alignment
Credibly support leadership, inclusion, well-being, and economic empowerment.
Long-term platform visibility
Benefit from year-round content, community touchpoints, and post-event reporting—not just one day.
Partnership opportunities include thought leadership, workshops, content collaboration, scholarships, and on-site activations.
How to Partner With UsUs
Join leading organizations committed to advancing women's leadership. Your partnership creates lasting impact for emerging leaders across Europe and positions your brand at the forefront of inclusive innovation.
Title Partner
Premier visibility and exclusive naming rights for the conference.
Knowledge & Leadership Partner
Align your brand with thought leadership and executive development.
Health & Well-Being Partner
Champion sustainable performance and holistic wellness for leaders.
Career & Economic Empowerment Partner
Support women's financial independence and career advancement.
Our Partners
Impact & Values
The principles that guide everything we do at the Emerging Women Leaders Conference.
Women Empowering Women
We believe in the power of community. When women support each other, extraordinary things happen.
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership thrives when diverse voices are heard. We champion inclusion at every level.
Long-term Ecosystem Building
This is not a one-day event—it's the start of lasting connections and continued growth.
European & Global Impact
Based in Berlin, connected to the world. We're building bridges across borders and cultures.
When we invest in women leaders, we invest in a better future for everyone.
Be Part of the Next Generation of Women Leaders
Join us in Berlin on March 28, 2026, for a day that will transform your leadership journey. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with an extraordinary community.
Community Partners
Organizations we're partnering with to amplify our mission
Interested in becoming a community partner? Get in touch