WEConnect International Europe

A Huge Thank You to the Amazing WBEs Who Made This Event Possible!   As we wrap up the Europe Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Conference, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the 16 women-owned businesses who played a key role in bringing it to life. Your expertise, creativity, and hard work were essential; we couldn’t have done it without you.   A Special Thanks to These Inspiring WBEs:   Paola Manca, Ampere Translations   Provided live captioning services.   Elle Tait, The Game Changer Collective   Led a breathwork session.   Hulya Kurt - Vocation Architect, InnKick   Ran a workshop on clear messaging.   Gill Thorpe FCIPS Chartered, The Sourcing Team Ltd   Supplied badges and lanyards.   Yvonne N. Rosina, Rockwater Legal  Offered consulting support.   Elizabeth Heron, OrangeDoor   Managed printing for booths and backdrops.   Ekaterina Blake, InspoHub   Handled video and photography.   Elisabeth Lützow Dewey, Organic Mondays   Provided hygienic products for attendees.   Priscila Bernal, Conté  Created slide designs.   Monica Parker, HATCH Analytics   Offered consulting support.   Yvon Golbach, Zest for Work   Organised seamless networking experiences.   Susana MARTINS Idéation - Produits dérivés, MS International  Supplied pins and trophies.   Vivian Acquah, Amplify DEI   Showcased unconscious bias through VR.   Luna Van Dam, WEConnect International Europe Created the Colouring Book.   Christiane Schmitz-Trebeljahr, Spinnaker Insights - Christiane Schmitz-Trebeljahr Provided the Feedback Form.   Adda van Zanden, Volt Nederland   Hosted a workshop on feminine leadership.   We are grateful to have collaborated with such a talented group of women, each bringing something special to the table. This event’s success was truly a team effort, and we’re proud to have worked alongside you.   Thank you for being a part of it!

Jaxx Nelson had an amazing time at the #CBRESupplierEvent2024 at Old Billingsgate last week! Over 130+ suppliers gathered to connect, learn, and grow together with CBRE, where we explored the power of partnerships, diversity in the supply chain, and the incredible opportunities that lie ahead.   Highlights included insights from Ian Entwisle on CBRE’s global health, safety, and wellbeing focus, their commitment to growing SMEs, and some impressive stats - CBRE’s GWS made £2bn last year! 🌍   Excited to continue building diverse, scalable partnerships with CBRE. #BetterTogether #WomenOwned #SupplierDiversity

This event is for our Spanish-speaking community! Join Adriana Rivera Heredia next week for a workshop on expanding your business and creating franchises. You'll discover: 🌟 Reasons and steps to internationalise your business 🌟 Key benefits of expansion 🌟 Strategies, including franchising Event language: Spanish ¡Nos vemos la próxima semana!

Big Congrats to our Social Giveaway Winners from the Europe Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Conference! 🏆 Thank you all for participating in the contest. We truly enjoyed seeing so many genuine and inspiring posts from the community. Following the contest rules, post your Conference Experience using #WeConnected, follow WEConnect International and WEConnect International Europe on LinkedIn, and complete the feedback survey before September 30. We have selected three winners: 1st Place: Sara Freitas – Enjoy your 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 for an exciting day out! 2nd Place: Blanca González – Your company will be 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 during our next call with member buyers. 3rd Place: Christopher Dixon – You've earned a 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 to attend our next conference!   Congratulations once again to the winners, and thank you to everyone who contributed! We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to more engagement in the future.

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! ✨ Months of preparation, anticipation, and excitement – and just like that, the Europe Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Conference flew by in the blink of an eye! Isn’t that the mark of a truly great event? This year, we made history as the 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒., and what a success it was! 🎉 The positive feedback from all of you has been overwhelming, and we couldn’t be happier to know that you not only had a fantastic time but also built valuable connections. 💡 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 💡 The event app is still live and ready for you to use. If you didn’t get a chance to connect with someone or want to continue the conversation, now’s your moment. Let’s keep those connections growing! If you’re new and wondering what all the buzz was about, don’t miss our 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐛𝐲 InspoHub, capturing the magic and energy of this unforgettable event. 👉 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Keep the momentum going! Dive back into the app, make those follow-ups, and share your faouorite moments from the event. Let’s keep building this incredible community of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion champions!

Introducing Andrea Dih Kahn – France Market Lead for WEConnect International. We are thrilled to announce Andréa Dih Kahn, EMBA as the new France Market Lead for WEConnect International, based in Paris. With over 14 years of global experience in finance, technology, and insurance, Andrea is a seasoned transformation consultant passionate about people, networking, and women’s leadership. In her role, Andrea will focus on identifying and certifying women-owned businesses in France, fostering connections with corporate buyers, and building a sustainable support network through training and events. Her expertise and dedication will be key in expanding WEConnect International’s presence and empowering women entrepreneurs across the country. We are excited to have Andrea lead this important mission!

Two weeks ago we marked the official closing of the Bayer & WEConnect International Europe Elevate Mentorship and Training Program!   We kicked off the program at the end of last year, but these past 3 months of mentorship flew by, and everyone wished for more time together. Yesterday’s event truly highlighted moments of gratitude, wisdom, admiration, friendship, and the joy of finally meeting everyone in person. Valuable relationships were formed, and we’re grateful to have facilitated such experiences alongside Bayer.   A special thank you to Bayer for such a high engagement level - having two mentors per mentee was a true testament to the incredible commitment!   Of course, none of this would have been possible without the incredible support of Andrea Fimian from fips consulting, Maria Fernanda Duarte, Bonnie Finger, Tarunima Singh, Laura Di Carlo from Quadmark, our amazing MC, Earl Ermita, and many others. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who participated and hope these connections continue to grow.   It was a pleasure for Sonia Buse and Jerome F. to attend and close out this amazing ELEVATE program in person with all the mentors and mentees. Continue to elevate!   #WEConnectInternational #WomenOwned #Mentorship

That's a wrap! We closed out the Europe Supplier Diversity & Inclusion conference with gratitude and optimism for the future. Over the past few days, we’ve seen firsthand the power of connection, collaboration, and the bold steps being taken to drive supplier diversity across Europe and beyond. These numbers speak for themselves... 👥 656 attendees 🤝 2,765 business matchmaking meetings 🌍 34 countries represented ✔ 256 certified diverse vendors 💶 247 corporate buyers 👏 39 incredible partners Certified women-owned businesses were behind the scenes for it all, including InspoHub, who crafted this beautiful recap of day three. #WEConnected

"This conference and the energy that is here has really shifted me from a place of hope to faith. You are leading the way and we are learning and we are with you." 💯 What an incredible second day of the LARGEST supplier diversity & inclusion conference in Europe. Thank you to our network of diverse suppliers, member buyers, and partners in SD&I for your hope, your optimism, and your determination to make a real difference. Together, we’re driving meaningful change and shaping a more inclusive economy across Europe and around the world. 🌍 And thank you to InspoHub for this incredible recap of day two! #WEConnected