WEConnect International

✨Our regional conferences are really where #TheWEConnectEffect comes to life. ✨ In August, the Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Brisbane, Australia, brought together leaders, suppliers, buyers, and policymakers to share knowledge, build connections, and collaborate for better business and social outcomes. In addition to workshops and pitch sessions, the event featured significant partnership signings, symbolizing a powerful commitment to intersectionality and collaboration between top organizations supporting diverse suppliers. Watch a recap of the event, featuring comments from Nancy G. Allen, Adrian Schrinner, Ying McGuire, Charis Mullen MP and Elizabeth Vazquez. Video by talented Impact Media Aus! Ready to join our movement in Australia or the Asia Pacific Region? Mrinalini Venkatachalam and Cheryl Gray would be happy to meet you! #WEConnectinAustralia WEConnect International - Australia #WEConnectInternational #WomenOwned

Kalyn Romaine founded Forward Collective Group to help organizations transform their cultures for the better using a proven system of frameworks and tools. But her success isn’t just about providing a great product—it’s about getting access to the right networks. That’s where WEConnect International came in. By becoming certified, Romaine gained entry into a powerful global network of women business owners who were just as driven as she is, as well as corporate buyers seeking to do business with women suppliers. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/dyTQnTrf #WEConnectInternational #WomenOwned #TheWEConnectEffect

I’m excited to get to speak again at the FII Institute #FII8 Global Conference in #Riyadh next week to discuss how financial leaders can foster more inclusive development and build a just economy. This is a really important opportunity for WEConnect International to meet with policymakers and other global leaders in finance, innovation, and technology to redefine the potential of investments in driving human advancement and to ensure more women-owned businesses are engaged to help lead the change.    I'm especially looking forward to my panel discussion with Mariana Atencio, Nadia Al Saeed, Marie-Claire Daveu, and Sophia Swire.

Thrilled to announce a new partnership with the WorldCC Foundation! We made things official this week at the World Commerce & Contracting Americas Summit during the Inspiring Women Breakfast by WorldCC Foundation’s CEO & President, Sally Guyer, alongside WEConnect International CEO and Co-Founder, Elizabeth Vazquez. This strategic partnership between two leading global organizations represents a significant commitment to promoting gender-equitable procurement practices and inclusive sourcing worldwide. 🌍 Read more about the key objectives of this partnership and what's to come: https://lnkd.in/ev239PkA #WEConnectInternational #WorldCC #GenderEquitableProcurement #InclusiveSourcing

The Game Changer Collective is shaking up leadership and making a lasting impact—and the certification through WEConnect International is fueling their success. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the opportunities as a women-owned business," says Lucy Turner, Chief Purpose Officer. "Interestingly, 95% of our projects started from conversations with women passionate about driving change." Explore how they're reshaping leadership through powerful, insight-driven strategies ➡ https://lnkd.in/e-7SGEqW #WomenOwned #Leadership #BusinessTransformation #TheWEConnectEffect

Exciting week at the World Commerce & Contracting Americas Summit in Atlanta! Elizabeth Vazquez shared the stage with industry leaders to discuss the human side of contracting. The panel delved into how trust, relationships, and communication are the foundations of successful contracts, and how technology can enhance—not replace—the human touch. It was an insightful discussion featuring Sally Guyer, Global CEO of World Commerce & Contracting, John Hu, President of AXANEXA, and moderator Mo Fakhar, Vice President at AXANEXA. The World Commerce & Contracting 2024 Americas Summit is a beacon for the contracting community across the region and WEConnect International is proud to be there to drive the conversation on gender-inclusive sourcing and a diverse supply chain. #Contracting #Procurement #WorldCCAmericasSummit #AmericasSummit

The WEConnect Africa Regional Conference is in full swing! At today's Africa Regional Conference, over 100 delegates had the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of inspiring speakers advocating for #SDI. Our array of speakers included Kebalepile Matlhako, MBA Zeenat Dasoo Pravin Maharaj Frida Owinga and host of others. Looking forward to tomorrow's session! #ARC2024 #WomenEmpowerment #BusinessLeadership #WEConnectAfrica

We are loving the energy from the second day of the Africa Regional conference in Joburg!  In the words of one of our participants, “The WEConnect Africa Conference is not about blanket impact, it’s about (providing) personalized access to the supplier value chain.” #WEConnectEffect #SupplierDiversity #ARC2024 

Frida Owinga, WEConnect International Regional Director, Africa, talks about why you should plan to attend the largest supplier diversity conference in the Africa, happening next week!    Are you ready?    Less than one week to go!     If you need further support, email AfricaComms@weconnectinternational.org     #Africa #WomenInBusiness #SupplierDiversity 

Congratulations to the WEConnect International Team! 👏👏👏 Bringing together over 650 diverse Suppliers, Corporates, and Advocacy Agencies from Europe, UK, USA, and beyond for two and half days in Disneyland Paris was truly remarkable. The event focused on advancing supplier diversity in Europe and featured many highlights: 🤝 Connections, Connections, Connections... 650 attendees clocked up 2,700+ matchmaker meetings 🎁Great presentations and speakers...lots of insights and data shared 👁️ Innovation and inclusivity... beyond gender, ethnicity, social enterprises, and LGBTQ 🤗 Supplier Collaborations... suppliers from wide ranging groups and countries meeting, sharing and learning 👂Advocacy Agencies... getting closer, listening to stakeholders, planning more collaborations for 2025 🎉Fun, Fun, Fun! Supplier diversity is a serious business initiative that transforms lives, businesses and communities by creating jobs and opportunities for deserving, hardworking, and innovative change-makers. It’s an honor to be part of this growing global network. While fun is important, we must remember that success is measured by visible progress and success stories for all the groups representing diverse suppliers. Reshma Sheikh, Lushentha Naidoo, Matt Dabrowski, Maggie Berry OBE, Jerome F., Andy Daly Social Enterprise UK, Philip DeVliegher (he/him), In unity we move faster and further! Great catching up with so many wonderful champions of SD and Suppliers including, too many to mention all ❤️ -  Houria DJEBBOR, Susy Di Stasio, Anna Hakobyan, PMP, CFCM, Anna Strachan, Lorenzo Bell, Maria Harrison MCIPS, Elizabeth Vazquez, Michael Tobolski, Brittany Gonzalez, Raul Suarez-Rodriguez,MBA (He.Him.El), Erika Boschitsch, Sabrina Seglah, Louise Harries, Erin Timmerman, Timo Worrall, Bruna Braga van Bree, Zandile Njamela, Peter Zerp, Ben Ngobi, Bettina Lillelund, Christine Miot, Andrea Fimian, andrea stewart Leslie Owusu, Suni Sekhon, Alison Coward, Dr Michelle Palmer, Ibilola Amao Ph.D FEI FNSE FIoD FAEng #WEConnected #SupplyChainInclusion #SupplierDiversity #SuccessStories #Impact