InnovateHer: Women’s Empowerment Global Summit for Emerging Technologies
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InnovateHer: Women’s Empowerment Global Summit for Emerging Technologies
Imagine meeting with investors and corporate leaders from Silicon Valley who are dedicated to helping women-led businesses thrive and scale globally. Engage with global leaders who champion women-led startups and women corporate executives and expand your network of contacts to facilitate your international growth. All of this awaits you on the idyllic island of Sardinia, where you can seize unparalleled opportunities for your entrepreneurial journey.
About the Summit:
The aim of the Summit is to empower 350 women entrepreneurs and women business leaders to navigate the unique challenges they face conducting business globally. Through inspiring keynotes, targeted workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities, our summit is designed to catalyze growth and innovation for women in business.
Who will attend:
350 founders of women-led startups, women corporate executives, investors and tech ecosystem partners from Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and USA.
Agenda:
- Keynotes by Silicon Valley investors and Corporate Executives
- Roundtable discussions with women-led startups, women corporate executives and ecosystem partners from around the world
- Exclusive networking reception with faculty and peers on October 26
- Skills workshops on pitching, leadership, artificial intelligence, conflict resolution, raising capital, corporate governance and strategies on going global
- Investor forums, Mentoring and Networking with global investors and industry leaders
- Lunches, beverages and snacks on both days
- Participation at the VIP Dinner with all Silicon Valley guests on October 25 (optional - payment required)
- Optional tourist day on October 27 (optional - payment required)
- Detailed agenda & schedule can be found here
Featured Investors, Speakers & Panelists from Silicon Valley:
- Amy Peck, Board Member, Futurist, Emerging Tech Strategist; CEO, EndeavorXR
- Maria Pace, PhD, XR Hardware, Global Partnership and Strategy at Google
- Ari Qayumi, Founder, General and Managing Partner, Mindful Venture Capital; Senior Advisor, Stanford Behavior Design Lab
- LouAnn Conner, Global Operations Executive, Risk (ESG) - NACD Directorship Certified™
- Shirin Etessam, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author of “Free to Be”
- Stephanie Hurst, Partner, Corporate & Securities at Mayer Brown
- Zofia Kierner, Founder @ Girls Future Ready | Founding Partner @ 50one | Innovator in Residence @ UC Berkeley | Forbes 30U30 and 25U25; Advisor, Prospera Women
- Leah Edwards, Investor, Educator and Coach Helping to Build Strong Companies & Ecosystems; Advisor, Prospera Women
- Susan Allen, Henry Hart Rice Chair, Director of Graduate Programs, Professor of Conflict Analysis and Resolution | George Mason University
- Paolo Privitera, Investor and General Partner, 1521 Ventures
- Shannon Bindler, Master Coach and Speaker; Strategic Advisor/ Master Coach, Prospera Women
Featured Investors & Speakers from Europe:
- Isabelle Andrieu, Co-founder, Translated CEO, Pi School GAMMADONNA TOP 5
- Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch, Venture Capital Investor | Board Member | Public Speaker | TOP 100 Europe’s most influential women in the startup and venture capital space
Featured Guest Speaker from Japan:
- Fumiha Branscombe, Founder, Fleurinary, Inc; Director of APT Women Tokyo
About the Hosts:
Alfredo Coppola, Co-founder, Prospera Women; Co-CEO, US Market Access Center
Chiara di Guardo, Founder, CREA-Unica (Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the University of Cagliari)
Organizers’ board:
Maryia Zaitsava, CREA-Unica
Laura Poletti, CREA-Unica
About Prospera Women
Prospera Women provides skills, resources, and funding opportunities for women-led startups, and is poised for global expansion, with 12 chapters launched worldwide in 2023.
The platform, a B-Corporation spun out from the parent company US Market Access Center, offers rapid growth programs and online resources for women entrepreneurs. Addressing the disparity in venture capital funding for female founders, Prospera Women aims to level the playing field and facilitate international market expansion. With a track record of supporting women entrepreneurs across multiple countries in Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa, and securing sponsorship of $500K+, Prospera Women is launching additional chapters worldwide and plans to host more global summits. Planned chapter launches in 2024: Athens, Greece; Rome, Italy; Trieste, Italy; Budapest, Hungary; Barcelona, Spain and Warsaw, Poland.
Track record
- To date, we’ve delivered 8 women’s rapid growth programs, supporting 87 women entrepreneurs in 11 countries, supported by sponsorship of more than $400,000 from foreign governments. Approximately 1/3 of the startups we helped have raised $60M+ from investors within 18 months. One startup from Tbilisi, Georgia was acquired by a NYC-based firm for $18M.
- In 2023, we launched 12 chapters in Europe, Asia, Africa and Middle East, comprising a community of more than 500 women entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners
About CREA UniCa (https://crea.unica.it/)
The CREA UniCA, the University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the University of Cagliari, is a premier hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, providing comprehensive support for startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs. As a dynamic platform for entrepreneurial growth, CREA UniCa connects local talent with global networks, promoting sustainable development and fostering an interdisciplinary culture of innovation. Through its robust programs and impressive track record, CREA UniCa empowers entrepreneurs and innovators, driving innovative solutions and fostering a global community committed to sustainable growth and development.
CREA UniCA, Innovation at Work:
- Italian CLab Network: CREA UniCA coordinates the national CLab network of university incubators, enhancing collaboration and resource-sharing among Italy's leading university innovation centers.
- University Incubator CLab UniCa: Enrolls around 120 students annually in a five-month intensive course focused on startup creation and entrepreneurial development; facilitates the growth of new businesses by offering resources, mentorship, and connections to international incubator networks.
- DLab Cagliari: Focused on 5G/6G technologies, DLab Cagliari (“House of Emerging Technologies") merges cutting-edge scientific expertise from universities with the innovative needs of businesses, fostering collaboration and technological advancement across sectors. CREA UniCa leads acceleration programs and bootcamps within DLab, creating an ecosystem that bridges academic research with business innovation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborates with over 200 stakeholders, including local and international investors, to foster a collaborative innovation environment.
- Global Reach: Actively involved in developing and launching innovative projects across Europe, expanding its global footprint, and securing substantial sponsorships.
About the Dlab Cagliari (https://www.cagliaridlab.it/)
DLAB Cagliari Digital Lab develops research projects, experiments with, and transfers new technologies in sectors considered strategic to the unique characteristics and economic fabric of the city of Cagliari.
DLAB was created by the Municipality of Cagliari, the project leader, in collaboration with a partnership consisting of two research institutes, CRS4 and the University of Cagliari, two network operators, WindTre and TIM, two internationally significant Sardinian SMEs, Abinsula and GreenShare, the startup WiData, and two competence centers, Artes 4.0 and Cyber 4.0. The synergy between the partners aims to transfer expertise to benefit the local entrepreneurial landscape. The ongoing collaboration among the partners enables the promotion of high levels of technology transfer and entrepreneurial development.
Partner Hotels
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