21 June, 2021
Yearly event: the future of finance is inclusive
- Did you know that globally, slightly more women than men work in finance, but women hold only 28% of management positions?
- Did you know that adding women to the C-Suite/Executive Committee simply changes the way organisations think and act (e.g. because women tend to be more risk-averse)?
- Did you know that your company, along with 42 other financial institutions, has signed the Women in Finance Charter, which was launched in June 2019?
Wondering why gender equality is so important in our sector? Then join the virtual Women in Finance event on 21 June 2021 at 15:00 - free and open to all employees working in the financial sector.
At this event you will discover:
- Why gender is (still) a real challenge in the financial world.
- What progress - based on figures - we have made so far.
- How Women in Finance make a positive contribution.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive workshop on networking, allyship or how to be an inclusive people manager.
The working language of the event will be a mix of English, Dutch and French (more details below). Each participant can participate in their preferred language.
On the programme:
15:00 - 15:15 Welcome by Christine Van Rijsseghem - President of Women in Finance
15:15 - 15:45 Keynote speech by Corinne Post - Professor @ Lehigh University: how can gender mix change the way of thinking in executive teams? .
15:45 - 16:00 2 years Women in Finance: where are we today, what progress has been made and what could be better? - Claire Godding, Co-chairwoman of Women in Finance
16:00 - 16:30 3 simultaneous workshops on:
As a woman: how to improve your network and visibility? - Elke Jeurissen, expert in inclusive leadership (NL/ FR)
As a man: what do you stand to gain from more gender balance and how can you become an ally? - Dirk Van Gerven, Managing Partner NautaDutilh (NL/ FR)
As a people manager, how can you contribute to an inclusive environment where women are given more visibility and opportunities? - Nicole Chandrashekara, Associate Client Partner @ Korn Ferry (EN)
16:30 - 16:50 Key messages of the workshops explained (NL/ FR/ EN)
16:50 - 17:00 Interactive dialogue on next steps: what can you do & what can you expect from Women in Finance?
