On behalf of the Women Automotive Network, we want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to every single speaker, sponsor, partner, and attendee for joining the 2023 Spring Meetup.

We were absolutely thrilled to welcome 14 speakers and 493 attendees from 36 countries…

Key Highlights?

  • Breakout workshop sessions dedicated to #CareerGrowth, and #PersonalDevelopement and #Leadership.
  • Speed Networking sessions, which facilitated 196 meetings
  • Inspiring Speakers from: Audi AG, Mercedes Benz, Bose, Nissan, Daimler Truck, PowerCo plus many more…

Even though the #SpringMeetup is over, you can still continue networking with the 25,000+ community on LinkedIn!

The Women Automotive Annual Summit & Awards is returning to Stuttgart 20th September 2023. This event will bring together over 1,000 influential leaders and professionals for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and networking (in-person & online).

Interested in connecting with us In-Person & participating in the Summit, enquire here.

Hope to “see” you soon!

EVENT SCHEDULE

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Chair's Welcoming Address

We can't wait to welcome you all and hear where you are joining from! #Excited

13:45CET | 07:45AM ET • Stage


Maya Rooz
A Certified Professional Coach and Speaker

Debut Your Champion

You dream of being comfortable in your own skin. You dream of more influence, impact, income, and success. But your fear and self-doubt of what could go wrong are holding you captive. Imposter syndrome often surfaces as feeling like a phony. You sometimes feel as though at any moment you will be found out as a fraud—like you don't belong where you are. Come learn to develop your Inner Champion and create epic success!
Key Takeaways
Discover ways to increase confidence and self-belief!
Acquire tools to help you embrace your strengths!
Develop methods to unleash your inner champion!

13:50CET | 07:50AM ET • Stage


Meshell R. Baker
Chief Confidence Igniter, Meshell Baker Enterprises

Asian vs Western Leadership Styles

After working in diverse environments where people come from different backgrounds, I have found that and effective culture is hybrid. As people grow up and attend schools and universities in different geo- political and economic backgrounds, we find increasingly in the work environment a mixture of different types of leadership. Differences are just differences and there are no right or wrongs.

  • We are seeing different cultural emphasis:
  • Flat vs hierarchical
  • Empowerment vs directive
  • Individual vs collective
  • Freedom vs process
  • Open vs Respect

Through quotes and samples of female leaders’ experiences I would like to discuss in the workshop how the cultural differences makes us all stronger and more successful.
What are the critical success factors for creating successful teams and what type of environment is needed for women to advance to leadership positions.

14:25CET | 8:25AM ET • Stage


Paula Versteeg
CIO at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Italia

Beyond Music- Bose’s Vision for Listening Experiences of the Future

14:50CET | 8:50AM ET • Stage


Elena Acosta
Director of Systems Engineering, Bose Automotive Systems

Tuxera's Video - High-Performance Data Management

15:05CET | 09:05AM ET • Sessions


INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

Take your pick! “Which session will you join?” Guaranteeing a great atmosphere and in-depth conversations for an hour!

15:05CET | 09:05 ET • Sessions


Dr. Carina Behrends
Diversity & Inclusion Manager, AUDI AG.
Adriana Veronika Lehr
Head of Data and Digital Transformation Daimler Truck Asia
Agnes Kubiak
Founder and Trends Expert, Consult-Trends
Tianna Mick
Chief Marketing Officer, Dealer Synergy
Gail Biddulph
High Performance Consultant Coach.
Laura Nasarek
Executive Assistant to CTO, PowerCo

From the Garage to the Lab: Empowering the Next Generation of Female Engineers

15:50CET | 09:50AM ET • Stage


Jamie Zinser
Vice President Sales & Marketing, Global Auto, Novelis

Women in Automotive: How to Empower, Inspire & Succeed

One of our most “loved” sessions due to the level of engagement, involvement of real-life stories, and debate around the hottest topics! Pose your questions &am...

16:15CET | 10:15AM ET • Stage


Farah Nanji
Podcaster + Founder of Regents Racing
Silvia Bechmann
Global CEO of Mercedes-Benz.io
Nancy Moodley
Head of Customer Experience, Digital & CRM, Nissan Africa Region

Chair's Closing Remarks

17:15CET | 11:15PM ET • Stage


Speed Networking

This “ice-breaker” session already facilitated 2000+ meetings and created several connections in the past! Click "Networking" and wait to be matched with fellow participants for one-to-one video calls.

17:20CET | 11:20PM ET • Stage


Speakers Include

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Maya Rooz

ICF-ACC Professional Coach, Speaker and Life Organizer

Meshell R. Baker

Chief Confidence Igniter, Meshell Baker Enterprises

Elena Acosta

Director of Systems Engineering, Bose Automotive Systems

Paula Versteeg

CIO, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Italia

Dr Carina Behrends

Diversity & Inclusion Manager, AUDI AG.

Tianna Mick

Chief Marketing Officer, Dealer Synergy

Gail Biddulph

High Performance Consultant Coach

Laura Nasarek

Executive Assistant to CTO, PowerCo

Adriana Veronika Lehr

Head of Data and Digital Transformation Daimler Truck Asia

Agnes Kubiak

Founder and Trends Expert, Consult-Trends

Jamie Zinser

Vice President Sales & Marketing, Global Auto, Novelis

Farah Nanji

Podcaster + Founder, Regents Racing

Silvia Bechmann

Global CEO of Mercedes-Benz.io

Nancy Moodley

Head of Customer Experience, Digital & CRM, Nissan Africa Region


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