Get an early start on the day over a light breakfast with ample time to make new connections before the opening of the Summit. Hudson River views from the penthouse of the Tribeca Rooftop will provide an inspirational backdrop for the gathering.

EMCEE: Mary Pflum-Peterson, NBC News, Author

• Agata Golubiewska, President & CEO, Polish & American WE
• Maciej Golubiewski, Consul General of the Republic of Poland
• Małgorzata Jarosińska-Jedynak, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Investment and Economic Development Poland

Laura Maness, CEO, Havas New York. “Leading from the Heart: How Cultivating a Culture of Growth Benefits More than the Bottom Line.”

Official government and industry representatives from Central Europe and the United States will provide a high-level overview of economic trends and insight into growth areas, including entrepreneurship and business ownership for women.

A high-level overview of Central Europe’s economic outlook and spotlight on select trade and investment opportunities in the region. Followed by a Q&A.

• Dr. Anastasia Xenias, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service; (MODERATOR)
• Astri Kimball Van Dyke, Senior Counsel, Google
• Katarina Králiková, Head of Economic and Commercial Section in New York, Embassy of the Slovak Republic
• Judit Czako, Economic Attaché, Consulate General of Hungary
• Loren Nadres, Director of Economic Development, NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs

For women in global leadership, what are the unique obstacles and keys to success?

Part 1: 10:30 – 10:45
Highlights from Egon Zehnder’s 2018 study “Mind the Gap: A Global Report,” an in-depth look at diversity as a tool for organizational growth. Cynthia Soledad, Head, Diversity & Inclusion Practice, Egon Zehnder

Part 2: 10:45 – 11:30
Global Trends and Opportunities: Diversity and inclusion, global mobility and other international drivers supporting the advancement of women in the workplace and sustaining a talent pipeline.

• Ricarda Lindner, Regional Manager The Americas, German National Tourist Office
• Lenka Surotchak, Director, Pontis Foundation
• Hedvig Zsingor, Station Manager, Air France
• Sylwia Migdal, Leader of Eastern European Business Group, EY
• Stephanie Lewin, Head of Global Immigration, Envoy Global
• A.J. Twombly, Manager, LSS SMB/MM Customer Success, LinkedIn
• Elizabeth Harrow, Vice President, Multicultural Innovation Lab at Morgan Stanley (Moderator)

Q&A: 11:30 – 11:45

A deep dive into funding options for companies at varying stages of growth and in multiple sectors. An overview of the changing financial landscape and important considerations for entrepreneurs and founders. Followed by a Q&A.

• Susan Stella, Founder, Stella Advisors (moderator)
• Jana Ševčíková, Director, Corporate Banking, KBC Bank
• Abigail Hunter-Syed, VP Operations, LDV Capital
• Jo Ann Corkran, Managing Partner, Golden Seeds LLC
• Edit Fodor, Head of New York Representation Office, Central Bank of Hungary in NY
• Lucinda Sadrian, Managing Principal, Capital Navigation Strategies
• Angenette Meaney, Program Director, Start Path Global, Mastercard

Hear the stories of entrepreneurs in tech whose innovative ideas are shaking up their industries. Tech disruptors discuss their journeys to success and personal insights on why business needs more women in tech. Followed by a Q&A.

• Toan Huyhn, Venture Partner, Information Ventures (moderator)
• Alaina Percival, Founder, Women Who Code
• Martina Šturdíková, SVP, Head of Marketing Engineering, Pimco
• Agnieszka Cywka, Business & IT Solutions Manager, Comarch
• Emily Conrad, Co-Founder & President, Tessellate Studios
• Elizabeth Kiehner, Design Principal, IBM

Stories and insights from top women-led startups—how they grew their businesses, unique challenges they encountered, and what they should have done differently. Hear their successes, failures, and lessons learned first hand. Followed by a Q&A.

• Nancy Ploeger, Executive Vice President, International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge Foundation
• Johanna Joch, VP, General Manager, Speechagain
• Ivana Hronová, Principal Cofounder, Travel A la Carte
• Magda Kordon, CEO and Founder, intoDNA
• Eva Baskova, CEO & Co-Founder, Event Advisor; Co-Founder, Trust Women Slovakia
• Lujza Bubanova, Founder, YouFirst
• Zsuzsanna Gedeon, Chief of Staff, GIVZ

Jennifer Clinton, President + CEO, Cultural Vistas

Silvio Gonzato, Ambassador and Deputy Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations