Conference Agenda

    From Potential to Power

    Berlin
    28 March 2026
    Hosted by Kave Bulambo – Evak Group
    09:00 – 09:45

    Arrival & Power Breakfast Networking

    Outcome: Participants articulate their leadership goal for 2026 and identify 2 peers to build connection.

    10:00 – 10:10
    KBMS

    Welcoming Words & Opening Keynote

    From Potential to Power

    Speaker: Kave Bulambo & Milica Sapic

    Outcome: Women understand that leadership success is a system — not a confidence problem.

    Pillar 1

    Inner Power

    Identity, Energy & Leadership Presence

    10:15 – 11:15

    Rewriting the Inner Narrative of Women in Leadership

    KB

    Moderator: Kave Bulambo

    Speakers:
    LRDOGSvB
    LR

    Imposter Syndrome Detox

    Laureen Rwatirera

    VP of Talent and Learning, Prosus Group

    Outcome: Attendees build a cognitive reframe script

    DOG

    Maternal Health & Digital Innovation

    Dr. Oyedupe Gläsmann

    Co-founder, AREWA Health

    Outcome: Participants explore digital health innovation and resilient leadership

    SvB

    Leadership Beyond 40

    Stephanie von Behr

    Founder, Culture & Wellness

    Outcome: Women create longevity leadership plans

    11:15 – 11:25

    Wellbeing Networking Break

    Outcome: New peer connections + reflection cards completed.

    Pillar 2

    Structural Power

    Promotion, Negotiation & Career Architecture

    11:30 – 12:30

    Career Strategy for High-Performing Women

    SG

    Moderator: Shlomit Gruman-Navot

    Speakers:
    HKPSDNG
    HK

    Designing High-Velocity Career Paths

    Hilary Klassen

    CEO & Co-Founder, Leader Labs

    Outcome: Participants create 12-month career roadmaps

    PS

    From Individual Contributor to Director

    Princiya Sequeira

    Director of Engineering

    Outcome: Attendees learn scope expansion

    DNG

    Negotiation, Risk & Power

    Dr. Nilima Gandhi

    Outcome: Participants practise negotiation frameworks

    13:00 – 14:30

    Power Networking Lunch

    Outcome: Each participant meets at least 3 potential collaborators or sponsors.

    14:30 – 14:40

    Move Your Body, Regain Energy

    Pillar 3

    Strategic Power

    Influence, Visibility & Decision-Making

    14:45 – 15:00
    LM

    Keynote

    Speaker: Leanne Mair

    Outcome: Insights on strategic influence and visibility in leadership.

    15:00 – 16:00

    Women Influence, Visibility & Decision-Making

    OS

    Moderator: Oladunni Staehler

    Speakers:
    AMSPACO
    AM

    The Power of Soft Power

    Angeley Mullins

    Aetheris Ventures

    Outcome: Strategies for expanding influence across organizations

    SPA

    Engineering Leadership & Visibility

    Sarah Pimentel Abrantes

    VP Engineering, Adyen

    Outcome: Techniques for technical leaders to increase impact

    CO

    Communications & Strategic Positioning

    Charlotte Otter

    Interim Head of Comms

    Outcome: Mastering the art of strategic communication

    Pillar 4

    Collective Power

    Women, Money, Networks & Legacy

    16:00 – 16:15
    DTS

    Not Just a Seat at the Table: Women, Ownership, and the Architecture of Power

    Researcher & Lecturer, University of St. Gallen

    Speaker: Dr. Tanja Schomann

    Outcome: Introduction to women's wealth-building strategies.

    16:15 – 16:45

    Women, Ownership and Money

    Speakers:
    HDDTSDHOKJC
    HD

    Investment & Advisory

    Hanim Dogan

    Investor & Advisor

    Outcome: Insights on strategic investing

    DTS

    Ownership, Power & Value Creation

    Dr. Tanja Schomann

    University of St. Gallen

    Outcome: Alternative ownership models for lasting impact

    DHOK

    Philanthropy & Impact Investing

    Dr. Hedda Ofoole Knoll

    E4E / Filia Stiftung

    Outcome: Aligning wealth with values

    JC

    Financial Strategy & AI

    Jana-Josephine Chowdhury

    Founder & CEO, ALPHAMINT AI

    Outcome: Leveraging AI for smarter financial decisions

    Session Outcome: Participants leave with their first investment action. Activation, financial advice, Leadership lab sign up, books available.

    16:45 – 17:00

    Refresh Break

    17:00 – 17:30
    KBMS

    Closing Activation – Your 90-Day Power Plan

    Speaker: Kave Bulambo & Milica Sapic

    17:30 – 18:30

    Power Hour & Community Celebration

    Music, Networking, Wine...

    Outcome: Celebrate connections made and commitments set for the future.