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Women Automotive Winter Meetup

Women Automotive Winter Meetup

The 2023 Women Automotive Winter Meetup is now over but we have some exciting plans for 2024!

Thank you to all the speakers, sponsors, partners, and attendees who participated in the 2023 Winter Meetup, and made it such an inspiring and empowering day!



2023 Winter Meetup in Numbers:
  • 334 attendees
  • 13 speakers
  • 150+ companies represented
  • 51 proud partners
  • 27 countries
  • 170 meetings

Stay connected and join our 27,000+ community on LinkedIn

What's Coming Up Next:

Interested in the 2024 events & Women Automotive Network membership opportunities? Enquire here.

Hope to “see” you soon!


Event Schedule

13:15 CET
07:15 ET

Speed Networking

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Let's kick off the last event of the year slightly differently with our most-loved session: Speed Networking! Join us for 1-2-1 video calls with attendees before the main keynote speakers take to the "Stage"
13:45 CET
07:45 ET

Chair's Welcome 🌟

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  • Imogen Bhogal
    Fully Charged Presenter
13:50 CET
07:50 ET

LIVE Interview "on-stage": navigating your career & lessons learned along the way

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Read any industry consultancy report, and they will tell you the same thing... Diversity is crucial to success. Diverse and inclusive teams are more productive, generate higher revenue, capture new markets, have greater retention and are more creative... the list goes on.

So why is diversity within the automotive industry still a question?

Join this LIVE on-stage interview where Imogen will take us on a journey through Penny's career, from her first foray into understanding customers at a hotel to a seat on the board at VW.

  • Penny Weatherup
    People Director, Volkswagen Group UK
  • Imogen Bhogal
    Fully Charged Presenter
14:25 CET
08:25 ET

Building a Company from Scratch – Insights into an Exciting Journey within the Industry of Mobility

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What is it like to be part of the ramp-up of an international company? What skills should you bring to such a fast-paced and diverse work environment? Why are women, in particular, qualified to take on such significant roles? These questions and more will be answered by Heike Neumeister, Head of Global Talent at PowerCo SE, in her Keynote at the Women Automotive Network Winter Meet-up. Heike will share her experiences of working at PowerCo, the battery cell manufacturer newly founded by the Volkswagen Group. She will share the challenges she and her team face, and what opportunities arise when tackling them. With a career full of transformative changes, Heike's insights are not to be missed. Stay tuned for an exciting glimpse into both her journey and the HR operations of a rapidly expanding global enterprise.

  • Heike Neumeister
    Head of Talent, PowerCo SE
14:45 CET
08:45 ET

Meridian Market Resources Video

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14:46 CET
08:46 ET

Interactive Workshops

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Take your pick! “Which session will you join?” Guaranteeing a great interactive atmosphere and in-depth conversations for an hour!
  • "ERGs – impact on culture, business and me - focusing on ERG Women of Vitesco Technologies”
    Karoline Kalt
    Head of Product Line MHD NA Business Unit Electric Drive Systems
  • "ERGs – impact on culture, business and me - focusing on ERG Women of Vitesco Technologies”
    Neelima Raj Sharma
    Head of Innovation Management, Vitesco Technologies
  • "Women empowerment and it’s impact in the economy”
    Lesego Mokae
    Most Influential Woman in Engineering | Forbes 30 under 30 | Mail & Guardian Top 200 South Africans | CEO Lfa Mining and Automotives
  • "Becoming A Confident Introvert"
    Stephanie Thoma
    Author, Confident Introvert
  • "The importance of Allyship"
    Christian Wilz
    Head of Sales and Customer Solutions Europe & South America, Daimler Truck Financial Services
  • "Live with Intention, Purpose, Passion, and Vision"
    Pattie Grimm
    Learning Development, Business Transformation and Sales Enablement Professional
15:30 CET
09:30 ET

"Growing Importance of Personal Interactions to Build a Thriving Innovation Community"

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I will address this subject while I would be talking about the important role of Innovation communities in the endeavors of companies who strive for mindset and culture change to bring Innovation to their DNA and will explain how we are approaching this topic, with a specific focus on Harman Automotive.
  • Monika Balogh
    Innovation Manager, Harman
15:55 CET
09:55 ET

Panel Discussion: Lessons from the Floor and Navigating Career Success

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Join in with our speakers and discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities of currently being a woman in the automotive industry. Do you suffer from “imposter syndrome”? Do you have a mentor or sponsor? What advice would you give to others?
  • Pattie Grimm
    Learning Development, Business Transformation and Sales Enablement Professional
  • Theresa Necker
    Head of Transformation, Skoda
  • Eva Rio
    Portfolio Manager, Tuxera
  • Alyx Gregory
    Head of Dealer Operations, Carwow
16:50 CET
10:50 ET

Speed Networking

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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.

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    Do you have a question? We are here to help.

      “Only a diverse workforce will give the necessary answers to complex challenges. Events like Women Automotive Summit inspire me with new ideas and show successful ways others have taken on their DE&I path.”

      Board Member
      Volkswagen CV

      “I met with so many great women from all around the world via this Network… It is great to see none of us is alone”.

      Director
      Capgemini

      “Having the opportunity to reflect on my journey and engage with the members of the Women Automotive Network was extremely rewarding. I am glad to see there is a community for women that discusses the importance of diversity and inclusivity.

      Head of Engineering
      Polestar

      "Great to experience so many inspiring women and perspectives from different backgrounds and industries as part of th"

      Senior Vice President
      Robert Bosch

      "What a powerhouse of talented, inspiring, and supportive women! It is a great pleasure to be part of this wonderful community

      Executive Manager
      Mercedes Benz Grand Prix

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      SPEAKERS INCLUDE

      Get inspired by our lineup of influential speakers who are driving change in the automotive industry. Hear from thought leaders, experts, and visionaries as they share their insights, experiences, and strategies for success.
      Heather Goring

      Director of Sales, Americas, Tuxera

      Imogen Bhogal

      Presenter and Producer on

      Lesego Mokae

      Mail & Guardian Top 200 South Africans CEO Lfa Mining and Automotives

      Pattie Grimm

      Senior Business Leader, Author and Keynote Speaker

      Eva Rio

      Portfolio Manager, Tuxera

      Theresa Necker

      Head of HR Transformation, Skoda

      Penny Weatherup

      People Director, Volkswagen Group UK

      Heike Neumeister

      Head of Talent, PowerCo SE

      Karoline Kalt

      Head of Product Line MHD NA Business Unit Electric Drive Systems

      Neelima Raj Sharma

      Head of Innovation Management, Vitesco Technologies

      Stephanie Thoma

      Author, Confident Introvert

      Christian Wilz

      Head of Sales and Customer Solutions Europe & South America, Daimler Truck Financial Services

      Monika Balogh

      Innovation Manager, Harman

      Alyx Gregory

      Head of Dealer Operations, Carwow

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