Women in business

WIB Get Together 03/2023
2023-03-31 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on March 31st.

On this occasion, we will welcome our honorary president and founder, who never had the opportunity to address us on the themes that are close to her heart.

Don’t miss this possibility to learn :

“All about Marie-Jeanne Chèvremont-Lorenzini”

After 20 years at the helm of PwC Luxembourg, Marie-Jeanne Chèvremont embarked on a new entrepreneurial adventure on her own account in 2007 as an independent consultant and director. She is a member of the Board of Directors and Chairwoman of the Audit Committee of Banque Pictet Europe SA, Clearstream Banking SA and the investment funds managed by Schroders in Luxembourg. She is also a director of Maison Moderne. Among other things, Marie-Jeanne is also involved in associations such as the ILA (Luxembourg Institute of Directors) or Women in Business, which she created in 2005 and of which she is honorary president.

What are the biggest challenges facing women leaders ? How can we close the gender gap in leadership positions and increase the representation of women ? How can we ensure that women have equal access to leadership training and development opportunities ? What advice can be given to women who aspire to be leaders in their field? How can men be allies in promoting gender equality and supporting women in leadership? What strategies do women leaders use to overcome barriers and succeed?

Let’s answer these questions and many more during March 31st WIB Get Together… Don’t hesitate to prepare the questions you never dared to ask to Marie-Jeanne!

A very inspiring speaker and a lunch in a friendly atmosphere: the best formula to expand your network…

Please note that the conference will be held in French and that questions can be asked in English.

Please note that blue jeans are forbidden at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events.

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WIB Get Together 04/2023
2023-04-28 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on April 28th.

On this occasion, we will welcome Florence Lemeer-Wintgens, founder of Look@Work, expert in dress code and professional image in Luxembourg

who will address :

“Etiquette and good manners”

Theory and practical exercises on good manners, table manners, good social skills in the office, with colleagues, with superiors and in private, with simulations…

Because your image influences your career progression and because the way you behave can either reflect well or badly on you, Florence Lemeer-Wintgens will remind you how to feel at ease wherever you are and whatever the situation. Act naturally without the stress of wondering what “the done thing” is and what is not… In a world in which the fundamental values of manners and social skills are becoming lost, in which customers are becoming increasingly demanding and a good upbringing seems pointless, it is crucial to know certain obvious rules regarding politeness, respect and behaviour.

What are good manners? Is this really for me?

What are good manners and good practices in business?

What is the difference between warm approach and familiarity?

Let’s answer these questions and many more during April 28th WIB Get Together…

A very inspiring speaker and a lunch in a friendly atmosphere: the best formula to expand your network…

Please note that the conference will be held in French and that questions can be asked in English.

Please note that blue jeans are forbidden at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events.

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WIB Get Together 05/2023
2023-05-26 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on May 26th.

On this occasion, we will welcome Christèle DUPIELLET, Director of Toutes à l’école Luxembourg

who will address :

New challenges and opportunities for international development aid

Recently arrived in Luxembourg, Christèle Dupiellet has been the new director of Toutes à l’école Luxembourg for a few months. After more than three years at the management of the NGO in Cambodia and more than twenty years in communication and marketing services in the sports and tech industry, Christèle is now involved in international development aid projects, including girls’ education.

In a career, is it easy to shift from business to a non-profit organization?

Is skill-based sponsorship the future of international development aid?

What are the new faces of poverty? How can international development aid deal with them?

As longtime supporters of Toutes à l’école, we are very glad to have the opportunity to welcome Christèle, who perfectly knows the situation on the ground and who made amazing career choices…

Let’s meet this very inspiring woman during May 26th WIB Get Together…

An inspiring speaker and a lunch in a friendly atmosphere: the best formula to expand your network…

Please note that the conference will be held in French and that questions can be asked in English.

Please note that blue jeans are forbidden at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events.

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WIB Golf Trophy 06/2023
2023-06-07 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are delighted to announce that the Women in Business Golf Trophy 2023 will take place at the Golf de Luxembourg-Belenhaff (Junglinster), on June 7th. Formula

– You are a golf player with an index between 36 and 54 or you don’t have enough time to play 18 holes? Play 12 holes. 85 EUR.– You are a golf player with an index between 0 and 36? Play 18 holes! 110 EUR.– You are not a golf player or you are a beginner? Take part to the golf clinic or the initiation! 65 EUR.– You would like to join for the barbecue only? 65 EURProgramFrom 12.00 pm: opening times and Toutes à l’école mini pop-up storeFrom 1.00 pm: Main course departureFrom 3.00 pm: Compact course departure3.30 – 5.30 pm: InitiationAfter the game : Team putting contest and funny bubbling contest animated by Craft & Cie7.30 pm: Barbecue and prize giving ceremony (special prize : one stay at Domaine de Manville)

WIB Golf Trophy is an event open to members AND non-members. As all our profit go to charities, no refund will be possible in case of cancellation.

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WIB Summer Cocktail 07/2023
2023-07-12 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are delighted to announce that the first Women in Business Summer Cocktail will take place on July 12th, in order to start the summer season in the sweetest way…

When ?

On Wednesday July 12th, 2023 from 6:00 pm

Where ?

Flûte Alors! Champagne bar and cookery – 2 Grand-Rue L-1660 Luxembourg

Program :

6.00 pm – 9.00 pm : Summer food and drinks (your registration fees include two glasses of champagne and a selection of appetizers)You cannot miss it! A very nice opportunity to meet up with other WIB members, chill over a drink and discover champagnes from exceptional artisan winemakers.

Register here

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WIB Tennis Challenge 09/2023
2023-09-13 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are delighted to announce that the second Women in Business Tennis Challenge will take place at the Tennis Club Bonnevoie, on Wednesday, September 13th 2023. FormulaYou are a tennis player, want to have fun and meet new tennis partners? Whatever your level is, register to our mixing double challenge ! Even if you don’t play often, you are most welcome !

You are not a tennis / padel player, you never touched a tennis or padel racquet but you would like to give a try in a relaxed atmosphere? Register to our Padel Initiation! It will be a great opportunity to discover this new raising racquet sport. And if you don’t have time to take part to the tennis / padel session, you can of course join us for the cocktail !

You don’t need to be ranked to register : we also play for fun !

Program6.00 pm: Opening times and welcome6:15 pm: First matches (mixing double challenge) – for players (all levels are welcome)6:30 pm: Padel initiation for beginners (even if you never touched a tennis/padel racquet !)7:30 pm: Relax or shower time (the locker room will be open – please bring your own towel)8:00 pm: Prize giving (special prize : one stay at Abama Resort in Tenerife) and closing cocktail (dress code : casual)

Register here :

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WIB Get Together 10/2023
2023-10-20 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on October 20th.

On this occasion, we will welcome

Erica Van Ossel-Leclercq, Communication Director, Executive Coach, B Leader (Becolux)

and

Florence Pilotaz, General Secretary, Banque de Luxembourg

who will address :

People, Planet, Profit :

What is behind the B Corp journey?

Erica Van Ossel-Leclercq has always been passionate, nurtured and energized by the strength of nature as well as human relations and communication in its whole. She has always shown a true interest in People and Planet topics, leveraging on communication as a key vector for positive and sustainable change.

Today as Becolux (Famous Luxembourgish cider Ramborn’s mother company) Communication Director, Executive Coach and B Leader, she supports purpose driven organizations and engaged individuals to make an impact as well as using their potential and business models as a force for good.

In a world where capitalism needs to be reinvented, where human capital is more than ever at the core of every ecosystem, Erica will shed light on the B Corp movement and Ramborn’s journey.

In her function, Florence Pilotaz assists the executive committee and the board of directors of Banque de Luxembourg in conducting a solid governance of the Bank and is heading the team in charge of monitoring the corporate social responsibility.

Previously, she worked for 20 years in the investment fund industry and was acting as Deputy Head of Investment Fund Services at Banque de Luxembourg and as Head of Regulatory and Clients Initiatives for professional clients. Florence is also the chairperson of the board of directors of the three investment funds initiated by Banque de Luxembourg.

Inspiring speakers and lunch in a friendly atmosphere : the best formula to expand your network…

Please note that the conference will be held in French.

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WIB Get Together lunches are members only events.

As all our profits are donated to charity, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

WIB GREAT TALK 11/2023
2023-11-28 18:30 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming

WIB GREAT TALK

On this occasion, we will welcome

Julie GAYET, French actress, producer and committed woman

interviewed by

Anne-Claire COUDRAY, French journalist

“STRONGER, TOGETHER”

Over the last ten years, Julie Gayet‘s adventures as an actress and producer have led her down the path of feminism, well before the MeToo wave. A sincere and practical feminism that has forged her certainty: together, we are stronger.

On the occasion of the WIB Great Talk 2023 organised by Women in Business for the benefit of Toutes à l’école, Julie Gayet will be interviewed by the famous French journalist Anne-Claire Coudray who, as well as being at the helm of the TF1 news every weekend, is an inspiring and committed figure.

Julie Gayet is well-known as an actress as she started to play in 1992 after top level studies at the Actors Studio in London. In 2007, she founded her own production company, concentrating specifically on committed films. In her work as in real life, Julie Gayet is sensitive to women’s rights, and regularly denounces gender inequalities. She is involved with the Fondation des Femmes, which aims to support associations that help women who are victims of violence. Julie Gayet is also co-founder of the info-endometriosis association and patron of the Women’s Health Fund, an organisation of gynaecologists. She is a member of the Collectif 50/50, which aims to promote gender equality and diversity in the film and audiovisual industries. Her latest book Ensemble, on est plus fortes, puts the spotlight on anonymous people who work for the cause of women. As a supporter of education for girls, Julie Gayet kindly accepted our invitation for the benefit of Toutes à l’école.

Anne-Claire Coudray is a famous French journalist presenting the news every weekend on television for more than ten years. Anne-Claire Coudray has also animated political debates including the French presidential election. As a faithful supporter of Toutes à l’école, Anne-Claire Coudray kindly accepted to interview Julie Gayet on the occasion of the 2023 WIB Great Talk.

The interview will be followed by a networking cocktail. 100% of tickets sales will be donated to Toutes à l’école.

Program

6.30 pm: Opening times and welcome7:00 pm: Welcome by Isabelle Faber – President of Women in Business7:15 pm: Julie Gayet interviewed by Anne-Claire Coudray : “Stronger, together!”8:00 pm: A few words about Toutes à l’école by Tina Kieffer, Founder, and Valérie Arnold – President of Toutes à l’école Luxembourg8:15 pm: Question-and-answer session8:45 pm-10:00 pm: Walking dinner

Please note that the conference will be held in French.

Venue : VAUBAN, Ecole et Lycée Français de Luxembourg (1-3, rue Albert Einstein, 1484-Luxembourg)

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WIB GREAT TALK is an event open to members AND non-members, to women AND men.

As all our tickets sales are donated to Toutes à l’école, no refund will be possible in case of cancellation.

Access to Vauban by bus 20-22-28 (bus-stop Francophonie) – https://www.mobiliteit.lu/fr/

P+R Stade de Luxembourg – 10 minutes

WIB Music Blind Test 12/2023
2023-12-20 18:45 (Europe/Paris)
Don’t miss the WIB Music Blind Test second edition !

Let’s meet at BAZAAR Luxembourg (46 Place Guillaume II / Luxembourg) on Wednesday 20th December 2023 from 6:45 pm

6:45 pm : welcome

7:15 pm : blind test, food and drinks

How large is your musical repertoire? Do you really know your classics? How many songs from the 60s to the 2020s are you able to identify? Are you unbeatable at music blind tests? Are you ready to face the other WIBs, who are also unbeatable?

Don’t miss the most entertaining WIB event of the year! Register now!

WIB MUSIC BLIND TEST is a members and NON-MEMBERS event. LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES!

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WIB Get Together 01/2024
2024-01-26 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on January 26th

On this occasion, we will simply take time to reconnect, to talk about past and future WIB events, and to discuss the themes that are dear to our association and to you!

Come and join us for the first WIB Get Together lunch of the year…

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events.

As all our profits are donated to charity, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

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WIB Get Together 02/2024
2024-02-23 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on February 23rd.

On this occasion, we will welcome

Laurence GRAFF – Deputy director

INDR – Institut National pour le Développement durable et la Responsabilité sociale des entreprises

who will address on

How can I move CSR from a chapter in a commercial offer to the heart of my company’s strategy?

An inspiring speaker and a delicious lunch : the best formula to expand your network!

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in French.

As all our profits are donated to charity, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

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WIB Get Together 03/2024
2024-03-19 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on March 19th.

On this occasion, we will welcome

Emmanuel VIVIER

co-founder HUB Institute – HUBCONFERENCE

who will address on

Beyond ChatGPT, how generative AI will change productivity and business

Co-founder of the HUB Institute and the HUBFORUM conference, Emmanuel Vivier is recognised as one of the world leading experts in digital transformation and digital marketing. Over the past 20 years, he has advised a number of major brands including TF1, L’Oréal, Orange, Chanel, P&G, Vinci Energies, Nestlé, Renault, Bouygues, PwC and Air France on their digital transformation and 360° communications strategies.

Emmanuel Vivier and Vincent Ducrey have published “Le guide de la transformation digitale” and more recently: “Le guide du futur des RH et du management”. Prior to this, Emmanuel Vivier co-founded and ran Vanksen, communication agency (Paris, Geneva, Luxembourg) for 10 years.

In just a few months, generative AI (new technologies based on artificial intelligence) has been revolutionising the way we create text, photos and videos. New tools such as Dall-e, Midjourney for visual assets or ChatGPT (Microsoft), Bard (Google) for texts, will change forever the way brands and agencies do marketing. Imagine if you could design a highly detailed photo or video in any style (3D, drawing, photorealistic, painting, etc.) in a few seconds! Or how about using ChatGPT as a coach for your marketing strategy or business plan? Text to image, Text to video, Text to 3D, Text to code: during this WIB Get Together lunch, discover the possibilities, risks, opportunities and solutions of generative AI.

An inspiring speaker, a hot topic and a delicious lunch : the best formula to expand your network!

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in French. Questions can be answered in English.

As all our profits are donated to charity, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

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WIB Get Together 04/2024
2024-04-26 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on April 26th

On this occasion, we will welcome

Marie-Claude MAYER

founder MCM Consulting – former Vice-President of Publicis Communication

who will address on

“What challenges had I to face as a woman in business?”

Quotas, fight for gender equality, networking, mentoring… what are the best keys to succeed as a woman?

Marie-Claude Mayer is the former vice-president of Publicis Communication and has spent most of her career with the Publicis group, whose values she deeply shares.Passionate about communication, she managed a number of legendary clients from Dim to Lancôme and Nestlé before being appointed DGA of Publicis Conseil in France, then Global Client Leader to supervise all L’Oréal Group budgets entrusted to the Publicis Group in 73 countries.Marie-Claude joined the Comex of Publicis Worldwide and became a member of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe from 2010 to 2018.

As part of MCM Consulting, Marie-Claude Mayer supports the Comex of Publicis France in its HR policy in 2018 for the in-depth transformation of the company.

Passionate about diversity and women’s empowerment, she co-founded the Viva Women internal network in 2009, and was appointed a member of the Women’s Forum Shareholders’ Committee in 2010.

She is a director of Toutes à l’école and of the Olga Spitzer association for child protection.

She is currently finalising a mentoring project for women.

Marie-Claude is a graduate of Sciences-Po Paris and holds a master’s degree in sociology.

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancelation.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in French.

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WIB Golf Trophy 06/2024
2024-06-26 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are delighted to announce that the Women in Business Golf Trophy 2024 will take place at Golf de Preisch on June 26th

Formula

– You are a golf player with an index between 36 and 54 or you don’t have enough time to play 18 holes? Play 9 holes. 85 EUR.– You are a golf player with an index between 0 and 36? Play 18 holes! 110 EUR.– You are not a golf player or you are a beginner? Take part to the golf clinic or the initiation! 75 EUR.– You would like to join for the barbecue only? 65 EURProgramFrom 12.00 pm: opening and welcomeFrom 1.00 pm: 18 holes tee timesFrom 3.00 pm: 9 holes tee times3.30 – 5.30 pm: InitiationAfter the game : Team putting contest and funny bubbling contest animated by Craft & Cie7.30 pm: Barbecue and prize giving ceremony

If you are lucky, you can even win a stay at wonderful Domaine de Manville! https://www.domainedemanville.fr

WIB Golf Trophy is an event open to members AND non-members. As all our profit go to charities, no refund will be possible in case of cancellation.

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WIB Summer Cocktail 07/2024
2024-07-18 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are delighted to announce that the Women in Business Summer Cocktail will take place on July 18th, in order to start the summer season in the sweetest way…

When ?

On Thursday July 18th, 2024 from 6:00 pm

Where ?

Flûte Alors! Champagne bar and cookery – 2 Grand-Rue L-1660 Luxembourg

Program :

6.00 pm – 9.00 pm : Summer food and drinks (your registration fees include two glasses of champagne and a selection of appetizers)You cannot miss it! A very nice opportunity to meet up with other WIB members, chill over a drink and discover champagnes from exceptional artisan winemakers.

The WIB SUMMER COCKTAIL is an event ” WIB members only”. As all our benefit goes to charities, no refund will be possible in case of cancellation.

Register here!

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WIB Tennis Challenge 09/2024
2024-09-11 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are delighted to announce that the third Women in Business Tennis Challenge will take place at the Tennis Club Bonnevoie, on Wednesday, September 11th 2024. FormulaYou are a tennis player, want to have fun and meet new tennis partners? Whatever your level is, register to our mixing double challenge ! Even if you don’t play often, you are most welcome !

You are not a tennis/padel player, you never touched a tennis or padel racquet but you would like to give a try in a relaxed atmosphere? Register to our Padel Initiation! It will be a great opportunity to discover this fantastic raising racquet sport. And if you don’t have time to take part to the tennis/padel session, you can of course join us for the cocktail !

You don’t need to be ranked to register : we also play for fun !

Program6.00 pm: Opening times and welcome6:15 pm: First matches (mixing double challenge) – for players (all levels are welcome)6:30 pm: Padel initiation for beginners (even if you never touched a tennis/padel racquet !)7:30 pm: Relax or shower time (the locker room will be open – please bring your own towel)8:00 pm: Prize giving and closing cocktail (dress code : casual)

Register here :

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WIB Get Together 09/2024
2024-09-26 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Le Croque Bedaine (Club-room) (139 Avenue du Bois L-1250 Luxembourg-Limpertsberg) from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on September 26th

On this occasion, we will welcome

Marine Leonardi

Comedian, mother and woman in business

who will propose a preview of our one-woman-show :

“Mauvaise graine”

and share her experience of woman in humour.

Marine Leonardi tested her first jokes in July 2020 after the birth of her first daughter. Passionate about stand-up comedy, she first trained as a theatrical performer for ten years in various troupes between Paris and the Avignon Festival.

As a member of the Jamel Comedy Club troupe, she is also resident artist at the Paname Art Café and a member of the Troupe du Point Virgule, where she has her own show. Her favourite subjects are the family, couples and motherhood and her humour is tinged with a healthy dose of cynicism and a very positive energy that shows a great faith in humanity.

You can also find her occasionally on Rire & Chansons, where she sketches portraits of guests that are both caustic and kind-hearted.

A light lunch will be served.

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancelation. Limited number of places!

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that it will be held in French.

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WIB Get Together 10/2024
2024-10-25 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on October 25th

On this occasion, we will welcome

Dr Elisabeth KOLANOWSKI,

Specialist in physical and rehabilitation medicine, Member of the board of Handicap International Luxembourg

& Anaïs BOURGOIS

Handicap International Luxembourg Head of Philanthropy and Relationship Marketing

who will address on

Supporting women and girls with disabilities towards inclusion in devastated regions

Since the 2015 earthquakes, Handicap International has redoubled its efforts in Nepal and in other regions of the world where the vulnerability of women and girls has increased considerably. HI is working for the inclusion of its beneficiaries in order to make them independent.

Find out more about the Nepalese project supported by the Luxembourg government, as explained by Anaïs Bourgois (Handicap International Luxembourg), and listen to the testimonial of Dr Elisabeth Kolanowski, member of the Board of Directors at Handicap International Luxembourg, who recently visited Nepal to see the programme, its beneficiaries and its facilities.

About Anaïs Bourgois

After ten years in the cultural sector, Anaïs joined Handicap International, where she has been putting her expertise in philanthropy and relationship marketing to good use for the last two years. Committed both professionally and personally, the inclusion of vulnerable people has always been at the heart of her life. Joining Handicap International is therefore a natural extension of her career.

About Elisabeth Kolanowski

Specialist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and President of the Joint Ethics Committee of the Luxembourg Rehabilitation Centres, Elisabeth Kolanowski is also a member of the HIL Board. Elisabeth will be talking about her humanitarian mission to Nepal in September 2024 with Handicap International Luxembourg, to lend her expertise in rehabilitation medicine. She has a wealth of experience in the field and many testimonies to share.

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancelation.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in French.

Copyright picture Nepal : © A. Thapa / HI

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WIB Get Together 11/2024
2024-11-29 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on November 29th

On this occasion, we will welcome

Sidonie JADOT

Specialist in female leadership – Founder “Les Clés”

who will address on

Concrete actions to accelerate gender diversity in your company

Where do we stand today about gender diversity in Europe? And in Luxembourg?

What can we do to accelerate the role of women? Let’s review a few concrete examples of good practice from the ‘best-in-class’ companies!

What are the roles of networks in a women career?

About Sidonie Jadot

Sidonie Jadot spent 18 years in major companies (Danone, Coca-Cola, Klepierre), culminating in a top management position. During her career, Sidonie has experienced the obstacles that women have to overcome to reach the top. In this context, Sidonie has learnt how to lead structural transformations and has faced the strategic challenges of gender diversity.

Today, Sidonie Jadot runs a start-up that is developing a B2B content and coaching platform to accelerate the rise of women in the workplace.

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancelation.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in French.

The association declines all responsibility in the event of an accident.

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WIB End-of-year Get Together 12/2024
2024-12-18 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are delighted to announce that the WIB End-of-year Get Together will take place on December 18th, in order to celebrate the end of the year in the sweetest way…

When ?

On Wednesday December 18th, 2024 from 12:15 pm

Where ? NEW VENUE !

Maison B – 31 Rue Biergerkräiz L-8120 Bridel-Kopstal

Program :

12.15 pm – 14.00 pm : Welcome bubbles & lunchYou cannot miss it! It will be a very nice opportunity to meet up with other WIB members and celebrate the end of the year. You will be the star of this networking lunch! Don’t forget to wear festive Christmas accessories to heat up the atmosphere!

The WIB End-of-year Get Together is a ” WIB members only” event. As all our benefit goes to charities, no refund will be possible in case of cancellation.

Register here!

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WIB Get Together 01/2025
2025-01-24 12:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to our upcoming Get Together at Restaurant CHICHE! Limpertsberg (20 Avenue Pasteur L-2310 Luxembourg) from 12.15pm to 1.45pm on January 24th 2025.

On this occasion, we will welcome

Marianne DONVEN

CHICHE! Restaurants co-founder

who will address on

Intercultural understanding in business : how to foster equality and boost inclusion ?

Where do we stand today about migrants’ inclusion in Luxembourg?

How to run a business with intercultural understanding as a key-value?

How to do business in line with your values?

About Marianne Donven

After an initial career at Arbed (now ArcelorMittal), Marianne Donven worked in development aid and humanitarian projects for the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Her experience in the field has enabled her to develop a huge respect for vulnerable populations. After carrying out humanitarian missions and integration projects in Luxembourg, Marianne ended up welcoming young migrants into her home, before co-founding CHICHE! restaurants.

Today, her company employs 72 migrants and refugees at six sites (Limpertsberg, Esch, Bonnevoie, Mudam Café, Bettange/Mess and Ettelbruck).

On the occasion of the first WIB Get Together of the year, Marianne will share her journey – both professional and personal – in a light-hearted and hopeful testimony, and giving us the chance to taste some delicious oriental specialities.

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in French.

The association declines all responsibility in the event of an accident.

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WIB International Women's Day Celebration 2025
2025-03-03 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to the first WIB International Women’s Day Celebration at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal from 12.00 pm to 1.45 pm on March 3rd, 2025.

On this occasion, we will welcome

Minister Yuriko Backes

Minister of Defence

Minister for Mobility and Public Works

Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity

for an open discussion on the occasion of

the International Women’s Day

About Minister Yuriko Backes

After graduating with an International Baccalaureate from the Canadian Academy International School in Kobe in 1989, Yuriko Backes obtained a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1992. She studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, earning a Masters in Japanese Studies in 1993. Yuriko Backes later obtained a second Master’s degree in European Political and Administrative Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges in 1994.

Yuriko Backes began her professional career in 1994 as a Chargée de mission at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has held various posts, including at the Luxembourg Permanent Representation to the United Nations in New York, the Luxembourg Permanent Representation to the Western European Union in Brussels and the Luxembourg Embassy in Japan.

Attached to the International Economic Relations and European Affairs Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg, she was sworn in as a civil servant in 2001.

The career diplomat was then seconded to Luxembourg’s Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels between 2001 and 2006.

She continued her diplomatic career as Deputy Head of Mission at the Luxembourg Embassy in Japan between 2006 and 2008 and Deputy Director of the International Economic Relations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg between 2008 and 2010.

Between 2010 and 2016, Yuriko Backes was a diplomatic adviser and Sherpa to Luxembourg Prime Ministers Jean-Claude Juncker and Xavier Bettel.

From 2016 to 2020, she served as the European Commission’s representative in Luxembourg.

From June 2020 until her entry into government, she served as Marshal of the Grand Ducal Court. On 5 January 2022, Yuriko Backes joined the coalition government between DP, LSAP and déi Gréng as Finance Minister.

Following the legislative elections of October 2023, Yuriko Backes was appointed Minister of Defence, Minister for Mobility and Public Works and Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity in the coalition government between the Christian Social Party (CSV) and the Democratic Party (DP).

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in ENGLISH.

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WIB GET TOGETHER March 2025
2025-03-28 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to the upcoming WIB GET TOGETHER at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal from 12.15 pm to 1.45 pm on March 28th, 2025.

On this occasion, we will welcome

Claudie & Stéphanie GRISIUS

Volt(a)ge founders and owners

who will address on

Creation, business and sisterhood

About Claudie and Stéphanie Grisius

Claudie and Stéphanie Grisius are two sisters with a passion for fashion. In 2011, they launched the fashion brand vol(t)age. The adventure began with the creation of elegant and luxurious silk and velvet scarves and went on with smart-shirts, their famous best seller t-shirts dans sweatshirts with slogans.

vol(t)age is a brand that combines elegance, luxury, humour and comfort. vol(t)age’s signature fabrics include silk, velvet, bouclé, tweed, lace and cotton. These beautiful materials are processed in the brand production workshop in the Gare district in Luxembourg.

Is it possible to launch a profitable European fashion brand today?

How do the Grisius sisters manage business and sisterhood?

What does craftmanship mean in a fast fashion world?

These are just some of the questions we will try to answer during March WIB Get Together!

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in FRENCH.

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WIB GET TOGETHER April 2025
2025-04-22 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to the upcoming WIB GET TOGETHER at Golf-Club Grand-Ducal from 12.15 pm to 1.45 pm on April 22nd, 2025.

On this occasion, we will welcome

Dr. Martine Goergen

CEO

CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE LUXEMBOURG

who will address on

Women in surgery: conquest, legitimacy and leadership

Women surgeons do not inherit their position. They build it through their excellence and determination.

Every day they navigate between societal expectations and their legitimate professional aspirations.

Their presence enriches the culture of surgery. Their leadership redefines the standards of medical excellence.

Through their expertise, they transform not only the lives of their patients, but also the future of their discipline.

About Dr Martine Goergen

Dr. Martine Goergen is the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL) CEO and a specialist in general visceral, vascular and thoracic surgery.

After training at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (1986-1992), she specialised in visceral surgery in Brussels, Madrid and Paris. She joined the CHL in 2001, where she actively contributed to the development of minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, the Obesity Clinic and hepatobiliary surgery.

From 2014 to 2017, she was head of the general surgery and urology department. She is also the author of numerous publications and a regular speaker at international conferences. Dr. Goergen is also a member of several international scientific societies and President of the Société de Chirurgie de Luxembourg.

She was Medical Director of the CHL from 2017 to 2024 before becoming its Chief Executive Officer. She is also Chairman of the Board of the INCCI (Institut National de Chirurgie Cardiaque et de Cardiologie Interventionnelle).

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

WIB Get Together lunches are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in FRENCH. Please note that blue jeans are forbidden in Golf-Club Grand-Ducal.

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WIB GET TOGETHER May 2025
2025-05-22 18:30 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to the upcoming WIB GET TOGETHER at Galeries Lafayette from 6.30 pm to 9:00 pm on May 22nd, 2025.

On this occasion, we will welcome

Dorothée Contour

Owner-Founder

Jewellery Ethically Minded

who will address on

From strategy consulting to ethical jewellery : a career led by a quest for meaning

JEM, short for Jewellery Ethically Minded, is the first French jewellery house dedicated to ethical and sustainable luxury. Founded by Dorothée Contour, JEM embodies a new vision of jewellery : modern, minimalist, and deeply conscious.

The brand pioneers the use of Fairmined-certified gold and lab-grown diamonds, later adding responsibly sourced pearls and nacre from Fiji. JEM values craftsmanship and promotes the heritage of French jewellery-making.

Its aesthetic blends purity, timelessness, and strength, aiming to resonate with diverse audiences while telling meaningful stories. Each piece is designed to carry symbolic power and emotional significance. The brand also collaborates with artists and designers to enrich its creative direction.

JEM redefines preciousness not just through materials, but through intention and values. It stands today as a leading voice in sustainable, responsible fine jewellery in France.

About Dorothée Contour

Dorothée Contour was born in 1982 in Paris into a culturally rich family, where she developed a strong appreciation for beauty, art, and social awareness. Her passion for societal change emerged early, shaping her academic path. Although drawn to social sciences and history, she pursued a business education at HEC, graduating in 2006.

During her studies, she became involved in fair trade and was deeply influenced by a meeting with the founder of Alter Eco. This encounter sparked her vision of redefining business as a tool for social and environmental good. She believes companies should integrate social values into their business models.

After a stint in strategy consulting, she joined the Alliance for Responsible Mining in 2010 and became passionate about ethical gold sourcing. This led to her involvement in launching the Fairmined label. In 2016, she took full leadership of JEM, a brand she co-founded, committed to ethical and sustainable jewelry.

An event proposed by Galeries Lafayette Luxembourg

This event is offered to Women in Business members by Galeries Lafayette, who will also be hosting the cocktail reception following Dorothée Contour’s talk. Your participation fee will be fully donated to a charity supported by WIB. To support the cause, Galeries Lafayette will offer each attendee a €30 gift card!

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

WIB Get Together are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in FRENCH.

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WIB GET TOGETHER June 2025
2025-06-17 00:15 (Europe/Luxembourg)
We are very pleased to invite you to the upcoming WIB GET TOGETHER

at NEXUS

from 12.15 am to 2.00 pm on June 17th, 2025.

On this occasion, we will welcome

Dr. Zara GHAZOUI

Digital Innovation Director

AstraZeneca

who will address on

The future of medicine and how AI is revolutionising research

Programme

12.15am (WIB meet-up zone) : welcome, walking lunch and networking

1.00pm (Knowledge Stage 6) : Dr. Zara Ghazoui keynote

1.15pm (Knowledge Stage 6) : Following her keynote on “The future of medicine and how AI is revolutionising research”, Dr. Zara Ghazoui will join the Women in Business Committee on stage for an exclusive conversation exploring the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence and female leadership in science. In this dialogue, we will dive deeper into her journey as a woman innovating in a male-dominated field, discuss the ethical and inclusive development of AI in healthcare, and reflect on how women can shape the future of tech-driven medicine. This is more than a Q&A : it is a moment to spotlight female voices in innovation and inspire the next generation of changemakers!

+ free entrance to NEXUS!

About Dr. Zara Ghazoui

Dr. Zara Ghazoui is a Data, Digital and Scientific leader across global Pharma and Life Science organisations with a PhD in Data Science and extensive global experience in Digital & AI, Big Data and Healthcare. Dr. Zara Ghazoui is passionate about driving digital transformation to unlock the power of AI and Data whilst remaining fully compliant with the ultimate goal to push forward precision medicine and deliver patient centric trials.

As a Science and Data leader, Dr. Zara Ghazoui has an extensive experience in leveraging Data and AI to drive digital transformation across all aspects of biomedical and healthcare including drug development, precision medicine, clinical trials and real world data. She also has significant people management experience working in global and multidisciplinary teams across different sectors.

Dr. Zara Ghazoui has an established research presence with a PhD in Data Science and expertise in Oncology with 50+ published papers, abstracts and patents. Furthermore, Dr. Zara Ghazoui has a strong experience in business engagement and has been leading cross functional collaborations as well as recruiting data scientists, business analysts and project managers at various levels.

An event proposed by NEXUS

This event is offered to Women in Business members by NEXUS. Your participation fee will help cover the cost of lunch, with the remaining amount donated to a charitable cause. Additionally, as a WIB member attending the event, you will receive a complimentary entry ticket from NEXUS. This ticket will be valid for two days, June 17th and 18th, giving you the opportunity to explore this must-attend event dedicated to innovation and AI.

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

WIB Get Together are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in ENGLISH. By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed and appear in printed or online publications.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 10th!

WIB Golf Trophy 06/2025
2025-06-25 12:00 (Europe/Luxembourg)
We are delighted to announce that the Women in Business Golf Trophy 2025 will take place at Golf de Preisch on Wednesday June 25th

Formula

– You are a golf player with an index between 36 and 54 or you don’t have enough time to play 18 holes? Play 9 holes. 90 EUR.– You are a golf player with an index between 0 and 36? Play 18 holes! 120 EUR.– You are not a golf player or you are a beginner? Take part to the golf clinic or the initiation! 80 EUR.– You would like to join for the barbecue only? 70 EURProgramFrom 12.00 pm: opening and welcomeFrom 1.00 pm: 18 holes tee timesFrom 3.00 pm: 9 holes tee times3.30 – 5.30 pm: InitiationAfter the game: Team putting contest and funny bubbling contest animated by Craft & Cie

5.00 pm – 7.30 pm: Enhance your beauty with the Sisley make-up artist

7.30 pm: Barbecue and prize giving ceremony

If you are lucky, you can even win a stay at wonderful Domaine de Manville! https://www.domainedemanville.fr

WIB Golf Trophy is an event open to members AND non-members. As all our profit go to charities, no refund will be possible in case of cancellation.

WIB Summer Cocktail 07/2025
2025-07-14 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are delighted to announce that the Women in Business Summer Cocktail will take place on July 14th, in order to start the summer season in the sweetest way…

When ?

On Monday July 14th, 2025 from 6:00 pm

Where ?

Romantico Romantico – 86 Grand-Rue L-1660 Luxembourg

Program :

6.00 pm – 9.00 pm : Summer food and drinks (your registration fees include two glasses of champagne and a selection of appetizers)Don’t miss out on this perfect summer get-together! A great chance to connect with fellow WIB members, unwind with a drink, and dive into the enchanting story of Romantico Romantico.

The WIB SUMMER COCKTAIL is an event ” WIB members only”. As all our benefit goes to charities, no refund will be possible in case of cancellation.

Register here!

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WIB Tennis Challenge 09/2025
2025-09-10 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are delighted to announce that the 4th Women in Business Tennis Challenge will take place at the Tennis Club Bonnevoie, on Wednesday, September 10th 2025. FormulaYou are a tennis player, want to have fun and meet new tennis partners? Whatever your level is, register to our mixing double challenge ! Even if you don’t play often, you are most welcome !

You are not a tennis/padel player, you never touched a tennis or padel racquet but you would like to give a try in a relaxed atmosphere? Register to our Padel Initiation! It will be a great opportunity to discover this fantastic raising racquet sport. And if you don’t have time to take part to the tennis/padel session, you can of course join us for the cocktail !

You don’t need to be ranked to register : we also play for fun !

Program6.00 pm: Opening times and welcome6:15 pm: First matches (mixing double challenge) – for players (all levels are welcome)6:30 pm: Padel initiation for beginners (even if you never touched a tennis/padel racquet !) SOLD OUT – Please register on the waiting list by sending an email to info@womeninbusiness.lu7:30 pm: Relax or shower time (the locker room will be open – please bring your own towel) + SISLEY make-up bar8:00 pm: Prize giving and closing cocktail (dress code : casual)

Register here :

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WIB GET TOGETHER September 2025
2025-09-30 00:15 (Europe/Paris)
We are very pleased to invite you to the upcoming WIB GET TOGETHER

at GOLF-CLUB GRAND-DUCAL

from 12.15 am to 2.00 pm on September 30th, 2025.

On this occasion, we will be honoured to welcome

Marguerite BARANKITSE

Burundian humanitarian and peacebuilder

who will address on

“When a woman stands, the world moves”

Q & A to the “National Mum” of Burundi

About Marguerite BARANKITSE

Marguerite “Maggy” Barankitse was born in 1957 in Ruyigi, eastern Burundi.Orphaned by her father at age six, she was raised in a home built on solidarity and inclusion.

In October 1993, ethnic violence in Burundi led to a massacre she narrowly survived.Despite being Tutsi, she risked her life to save 25 children, hiding them from attackers.That traumatic moment became the catalyst for Maison Shalom, that offers shelter, education, health care, and dignity to orphans and vulnerable youth.

To date, the organization has transformed the lives of over 50,000 children. Its mission extends to sustainable development, reconciliation, and community healing. Maison Shalom is now based in Rwanda and celebrates 32 years of impact in 2025.Maggy emphasizes forgiveness over revenge, and love over hate.

She has received 34 honors worldwide, including two Burundian presidential medals. Notable awards include UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award (2005), Chirac Foundation Prize for Conflict Prevention (2011), Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity (2016).

Several books detail her journey, including Love Made Me an Inventor and La haine n’aura pas le dernier mot.

Maggy is often called the “National Mum” of Burundi for her maternal leadership. Her life is a testament to how one woman’s courage and compassion can heal a nation. She remains a global symbol of peacebuilding, resilience, and unconditional love.

As all our profits go to charities, no refund will be proposed in case of cancellation.

WIB Get Together are members only events. Please note that the conference will be held in French. By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed and appear in printed or online publications.

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