Join us for the NBCC International Women’s Day 2025 at Unilever in Rotterdam from 9:30 AM CET, to celebrate women's achievements and to stand together to accelerate action for gender equality.

Speakers include:

• Her Royal Highness Princess Annemarie de Bourbon de Parme
• Her Excellency Joanna Roper CMG, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Netherlands
• Heba Bevan OBE, CEO at UtterBerry and Chair at NBCC
• Lyne Biewinga, Executive Director at NBCC
• Robert Metzke, SVP & Global Head of Sustainability at Philips and Vice Chair at NBCC
• Robbert de Vreede, General Manager Foods Europe & Head of Country Netherlands at Unilever
• Jennifer English, Global Brand Director for Johnnie Walker at Diageo
• Anne Le Guellec, Director International Enterprise at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen, Chair of SER Topvrouwen and Non Executive Director at Siemens & MN
• Virginia Yanquilevich, CEO at Dopper
• Janine Vos, Managing Board Member & CHRO at Rabobank
• Geraldine Beker-Bouma, Country Director Benelux at Meta
• Joanna Price, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The HEINEKEN Company
• Afke van de Klashorst, Vice President Digital, Media & eCommerce at Unilever

At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.

You will learn insights, inspiration, and best practices on:

• Why accelerating action on gender equality is necessary.
• The business case for gender equality and its impact on performance and profitability.
• Key actions you can take to drive progress on gender equality.
• Effective strategies to remove barriers and create a more gender equal workplace.

Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, work together, be inspired and take meaningful steps toward a more gender equitable future for all. Together let's accelerate action to speed up the rate of progress in the UK and the Netherlands.

RSVP now and join us in shaping a world where equality is no longer a distant goal but a present reality.

Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is exclusive to members. Non-members are welcome to join with a participation fee of €50.

The dress code is business with a touch of purple.

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