8th Annual IE Women’s Leadership Conference: Nurturing Leadership from Within

Join us on March 7th for a day filled with thought-provoking discussions, insightful panels, and networking opportunities galore! From exploring the importance of physical and mental well-being to reflecting on the past and shaping a more inclusive future, this conference promises to empower and uplift. Don't miss out on engaging with industry experts, connecting with fellow leaders, and discovering new perspectives on leadership. 

Agenda

11:30hr. Welcome to the Conference/Check-ins

11:52hr. Opening Ceremony
Master of Ceremony: Tomas Lucero Dominguez

• IE Women Leadership Conference Planning Committee.
• Mar Hurtado De Mendoza, VP of GLobal Recruitment & Marketing.
• Rocío Bonet, IE Professor & Director of DKV-IE Chair on Employee Health and Well-Being, IE Foundation.

12:08hr. Cultivating Leadership from Within: Strong Body

• Moderator: Clint Goodrich, Executive Director of Sports & Well-Being, IE University.
• Mercedes Coghen, Vice President of the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation.
• Leticia Montoya Piris, Sports psychologist specialized in the protection and prevention of child violence, LALIGA.

13:01hr. Powerful Management: The Changing Landscape of Leadership

Join us for a rich discussion with current and former Senior Leadership roles, and entrepreneurs from different generations as they share their stories of success and explore how they found the support necessary to thrive. Delve into the changing landscape of leadership over the years, examining both progress and persisting challenges. How have things changed over the years? What challenges still lie ahead? Engage in a dynamic conversation on progress and the road ahead in shaping a more inclusive and equitable future.

• Moderator: Mar Hurtado de Mendoza, VP Global Recruitment & Marketing, IE University.
• Maria Teresa Pulido Mendoza, Chief Strategy Officer - Management Committee, Ferrovial.
• Fathima Beckmann, Global DEI Communications Strategic Advisor & Thought Leader.
• Lola Bañon, Country Manager Director of Carrefour Property in Spain & Executive Committee Member of Carrefour.

13:48hr. Networking Snack

14:36hr. Fireside Chat: IE Architecture & Design School

Join Fashion designer: Evangelina Julia, in conversation with A&D Assoc Dean Cristina Mateo. The title: "IN" her own words, is a session in which Evangelina will talk about how she mixes contemporary design and ancestral knowledge whilst managing to give voice to a fluid sense of identity

• Moderator: Cristina Mateo Rebollo, Associate Dean of Architecture & Design School, IE University.
• Evangelina Julia, Fashion Designer and Founder of Evade House.

15:00hr. Women's Empowerment Challenge: IE Global Recruitment    

The purpose of our challenge is to attract the best women talent worldwide to IE University by providing two talents based 100% tuition scholarships, for winners, and eight 25% tuition scholarships, for finalists, for IE Master Programs during the academic year 2024 – 2025 (September 2024 to August 2025). The reach of this initiative is global, and all master programs, schools and regions are included, except for any Dual Degree IE Master Program and the IE Brown Executive MBA.

15:33hr. Strong Mind: Managing Energy to Achieve Ultimate Success

As we come to the end of our conference, let's take a moment to reflect on a crucial truth: without mastering our minds, we unintentionally limit our potential for success. Join us for our closing panel, where high-level speakers from top companies will share their insights on their career motivations, the mental challenges they faced, and their approaches to overcoming them. We’ll discuss techniques for mental and emotional management, the evolving professional landscape, and unique challenges for young professionals, including women. Gain valuable advice for cultivating mental resilience and personal growth. Let's embark on this final exploration together, blending personal insight with professional growth.

• Moderator: Lisa Bevill, Director of IE Center for Health & Well-being, IE University.
• Maria Escuer Ballabriga, Founder & Executive Director at LEADEM.
• Ana Larriu, Mindfulness instructor at Ana Larriu Wellbeing Solutions.
• Juan Martínez, Culture and People Development Director at Knowmad Mood.

16:21hr. IE Closing Keynote

• Elisa Hicks, Executive Director of Campus Life, IE University 

16:27hr. Networking/Cocktail - Live music from the IE Music Club
17:12hr. The End