When women thrive, everyone thrives

on September 09, 2025

How the Women Automotive Summit: Europe creates space to rise! 


Written by Maya Rooz, Host of the Women Automotive Summit - Europe 2025 


In my practice, The Life Curator, the focus is on creating spaces where people can thrive. These can be physical (your home environment), social (the people you go through life with), or they can be internal, your mind, body, and soul. For nearly three years, I’ve collaborated with Women Automotive Network through workshops, interviews, and events, and time and again I’ve witnessed the spaces they create spark genuine change. It’s like magic! 


Reflecting through that lens, here’s why the >>Women Automotive Europe Summit<< stands out as a powerful event in the automotive world: 


Connection 
Being surrounded by like-minded people lifts your energy. Meeting new people creates new wiring in the brain, pushes us out of our comfort zone, and creates opportunities. 


Confidence 
Seeing others succeed gives us the boost we need to go after that promotion or speak up for something we believe in. No one leaves the event feeling less confident than before. 


Courage 
It’s not easy to show up alone at a conference where you don’t know anyone. Feeling the fear and showing up anyway is the highest form of self-love and self-respect. Doors don’t open unless you leave your house :) 


Context 
Sharing ideas, trends, and industry challenges puts things into perspective. It helps us see our work from a new angle, in a different light, through a different cultural lens. You always walk away with at least one meaningful insight. 


Comfort 
Hearing others share their experiences in a safe and vulnerable space shows us that someone else has walked this path, someone else has made it in spite of all odds. Being in a room with so many other people simply gives us a sense that we are not alone. 


Over the years, I’ve come to see events like these through a simple lens: if you walk away with one meaningful conversation, one new idea, or one unexpected opportunity, it’s already been a success. Aim for quality over quantity, and you’ll get the most out of it. 


“A rising tide lifts all boats” is a phrase that captures the spirit of Europe Summit perfectly. When women in automotive thrive, they shape their own worlds where everyone thrives. It’s contagious. And the impact goes far beyond the workplace. Women are multipliers. Give them the right tools, and watch the magic unfold. 


Don’t miss this year’s European Summit, taking place on 7 October in Stuttgart. I’ll have the honour of hosting the event and sharing the stage with many inspiring leaders including Dr. Astrid Fontaine, Ilze Grase-Ķibilde, Maria Grazia Davino, Judith Diem, and Lynn Calder. 


As Lynn Calder, CEO of INEOS Automotive, puts it: “Believe in your ability and don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo. The automotive sector is evolving, and there is space for talented people who bring fresh ideas and perspectives. Build your expertise, find mentors who support your growth, and be resilient. Success comes from persistence, confidence, and a willingness to take on new challenges. Most importantly, never see being a woman in this industry as a barrier—see it as an opportunity to bring something unique to the table.” 


Come along and you’ll walk away inspired, infused with confidence, and with a richer network. Women Automotive Europe Summit is full of open doors, if you’re willing to 
walk through one.

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